

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
