Created in Adobe Illustrator.
Visual poet
Every image deserves a story behind it.
As a copywriter with a background in poetry, I’ve carried my metaphorical thinking into visuals that speak. My design and illustration work go beyond creating beauty — every choice is anchored in emotion, clarity, and intention. I bring the same attention to detail to images as I do to words, blending both to craft work that’s cohesive, layered, and deeply felt.
Testimonial
“The growth I’ve seen from you is astounding. I 1,000,000% trust you with design and rarely have edits for you these days! Your ideas are so creative and you just really GET the design principles and color balance. That’s innate design stuff that not everyone has.”
— Taylor Bassett, Senior Designer at Butler/Till
My work
Digital ads
Created a familiar scene for users to connect with, with recognizable textures and planning materials. This makes B2B marketing feel approachable and human. The elegant, minimal approach reduces cognitive load for users, with typography highlighting the most compelling parts of the messaging.
Color theory: Navy blues bring sophistication and trustworthiness, while yellow and orange bring warmth and energy.
My role: Set the tone strategically, verbally, and visually, leading the project from start to finish. Writer, designer, and illustrator. Because I understand both sides of copy and design strategically, the visuals support and reinforce the messaging.
Major win: 0 design edits from leadership.
Deck design
Crafted a 32-page template with custom, branded illustrations that I built in Adobe Illustrator and brought into Microsoft Powerpoint. The brand features geometric shapes and patterns that make the visuals feel alive. Vector artwork clearly shows the health niche of the brand.
Color theory: The green represents vitality, health, and growth. Blues evoke a sense of professionalism, cleanliness, and freshness.
My role: Brought the brand to life with custom illustrations in a template that is accessible and focused on driving business outcomes. Designer and illustrator.
Major win: Stethoscope timeline to create a visual metaphor within the health niche.
Redesigned a 40-page onboarding deck that feels professional, energetic, and modern. Created a cohesive design system with custom vector elements built in Adobe Illustrator and brought into Microsoft Powerpoint.
Color theory: Used the entire color palette to keep each slide feeling interesting and unique.
My role: Designer and illustrator.
Major win: 0 design edits from my manager.
Stickers
Created stickers for an event to generate excitement, increase brand recognition, and foster relationship-building with clients. Built with custom vector illustrations created in Adobe Illustrator and prepped for print.
Color theory: Deep navy blues evoke a sense of professionalism and trustworthiness. Orange and yellow bring energy, warmth, and excitement.
My role: Designer and illustrator.
Major win: Completed in two hours.
LinkedIn banners
Created during a recruitment project to give Butler/Till employee-owners banners to show off the company and inspire other people to get curious about joining. A Senior Designer at BT, Meeka Baxter, used the banner on the bottom for her own profile.
Color theory: Orange, yellow, and bright blue bring energy, optimism, and warmth. Navy blue makes the work feel professional. Playful patterns make the workplace seem inviting and fresh.
My role: Designer.
Major win: Self-initiated project.
Explore my illustration projects
What I bring to the design table:
- A deep understanding of mood, metaphor, pacing, and branding.
- Background in storytelling and building strong narratives.
- The ability to create visuals that speak, not just sparkle.
- Attention to detail and emphasis on consistency.
Software
- My favorite tool: Adobe Illustrator (2 years)
- Adobe Photoshop (3 years of experience)
- Figma (3.5 years of experience)
- Canva (7 years of experience)
Let’s talk copy
My background in writing and written communication makes me a stronger designer. The whole time I’ve been growing and learning in design, I’ve also been studying copywriting, brand identities, and subtle nuances in tone. I’ve continuously sharpened my foundational creative skill.