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Hi, I'm Sarah

Designer, book lover & donut connoisseur

As a designer with a decade of experience, I’ve learned that empathy is at the heart of truly effective design — it’s about stepping into the viewer’s world and understanding them beyond surface-level demographics or generic personas. I work to understand cultural influence, what moves them, try to understand what experiences have shaped them—and use that as the core of the design.

Throughout my career, I’ve worked in a diverse range of industries, from financial services and non-profits to restaurant start-ups; developing everything from elegant publications and compelling brand identities to user-friendly and engaging landing pages, app design and email templates.

Work Experience

March 2022  - Present

July 2021 - March 2022

February 2018  - July 2021

December 2017

January 2017 -
December 2017

September 2017 -
December 2017

June 2017 - August 2017

January 2016 -
December 2016

ECMC Group

Graphic Designer

Steele Brands (Stalk & Spade, Crisp & Green)

Graphic Designer

Wealth Enhancement Group

Graphic Designer

Associate Graphic Designer

Graduated from Columbia College Chicago

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design

magna cum laude

Career Center of Columbia College Chicago

Graphic Designer

Chicago Children's Museum

Intern

Whiskey Riff

Intern

The Columbia Chronicle 

Graphic Designer

Where I Thrive:

Print & Collateral

Data Visualization

User Interface Design
Branding & Identity

Art Direction

Photography

Motion Graphics & Video

When I'm Not Designing...

I can be found:

Reading

Collecting grandma hobbies (crochet, embroidery & cross stitch)

Painting

Making stickers for Etsy & craft markets

Playing board games

Video gaming

Hiking

Biking

Watching the Real Housewives, Golden Girls, or Adventure Time

Chasing our 2 yr old golden retriever, Stanley

Or cuddling with our cats, Winston & Oliver

Let's connect!

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Image by Ben Kolde
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