Graphic Design Portfolio

Welcome! Thanks for taking an interest in my graphic design portfolio. This portfolio was curated in Spring 2025, featuring work from my undergraduate career at Marshall University.

Marshall University’s Annual Black History Month Poster Competition

2024 Black History Month Poster Competition Submission

Archival pigment print, 11×14, November 2023.
This was my submission for Marshall University’s Annual Black History Month Poster Competition. The 2024 theme was “African Americans in the Arts.”
Marshall University’s 2024 Black History Month Poster

Archival pigment print, 11”×17”, January 2024
My submission was selected by a committee and placed first out of the largest submission pool the competition has had! I was given additional text and logos to add onto the poster and I opted to also add blue boarder and change the upper text alignment. 500 copies were printed and distributed around Marshall’s campus and Huntington West Virginia.
Marshall University's 2025 Black History Month Poster Competition Promotional Flier

Archival pigment print, 8.5”x11”, October 2024.
I was asked by the selection committee to create promotional materials for the following year’s competition. The committee wanted the fliers to reflect my winning poster’s design while promoting the new theme.
K-12 2025 Black History Month Poster Competition Flier

Archival pigment print, 8.5”×11”, October 2024.
The selection committee requested both fliers to look similar, but be easy to distinguish between. I opted to use warm and cool tones to visually separate the K-12 fliers from Marshall’s. I included my solid color boarder on the upper right corner, and colorful squares reflecting my poster.
2025 Black History Month Poster Exhibition Post Card (front)

Archival pigment print, 8.5”x5.5”, January 2025.
The last promotional material I created for the competition was this postcard used to advertise the exhibition and awards ceremony. I included each exhibiting student’s name as the focal point for my design and utilized the same color pallet and typeface I’ve been using. I redid the block 2024 I used on my poster to reflect the new year.
2025 Black History Month Poster Exhibition Post Card (back)

Archival pigment print, 8.5”x5.5”, January 2025.
The backside of my postcard design features the exhibition information and logos.

Read about the competition in the herald dispatch

AIRS, MEMORIES, TALES

Album Cover for Digital Distribution

Digital Media, February 2025.
This album cover is used for digital distribution and promotion of the album.
Final CD Packaging

Digital Media, February 2025.
This is the flat layout of the final CD packaging design that was sent to the manufacturer.
CD Disk Design

Digital Media, February 2025.
Design for the CD featuring the album title and artist’s name.
Edited Background

Digital Media, February 2025.
I removed the subject of the album cover, so I had plain paint texture to use as backgrounds for the CD and disk tray.
Front Cover of the Packaging

Two-Pannel Digipak, Photographed April 2025.
Front and Back Cover

Two-Pannel Digipak, Photographed April 2025.
CD

CD, Photographed April 2025.
Package Interior with CD

Two-Pannel Digipak with CD, Photographed April 2025.
Packaging Interior Empty Disk Tray

Two-Pannel Digipak with CD, Photographed April 2025.

Sylvia Poster Proposal for Marshall University’s School of Theater

Sylvia Poster Proposal, 24”x36”, Digital Media, April 2024.

But that’s ok! I had fun making this. I really like my colors and the style of the heading text, but the information isn’t the most legible or highlighted prominently. I completely understand why the client chose my classmate’s proposal, and I am still proud of mine!

My proposal wasn’t chosen ;(

Sylvia Poster Proposal Mockup, Digital Media, April 2025.

Huntington Children’s Museum Mural

My initial proposal to the client

HCM Mural Proposal, 15’x10’, December 2023.
In my Advanced Graphic Design class at Marshall, my final assignment for that class was this mural proposal. The client came and talked to our class about what they were looking for: A mural highlighting the Ohio River, the water cycle, and animals/nature from Appalachia.
The Final Mural

HCM Mural, 15’x10’, February 2024.
The client ended up liking my proposal, and my one of my classmates. They preferred my color palette and cartoon style nature, houses, and sun. But my classmate Morgan had a better composition, visual texture, and hand drawn animals. She helped me co-lead a team to finish the project the following semester. Our team in our Graphic Design Workshop Class was comprised of Morgan Barchette, Demi Napier, Olivia Miller, and Anna Clay. They also made signs to accompany the mural and go along with the museum’s water table installation. The project has since continued, led by Morgan, and I love seeing the continuation of my assets.
Mural Installed

HCM Mural Installed, 15’x10’, Adhesive Vinyl on Drywall, Photographed May 2025.
Mural Detail Shot

HCM Mural Installed, 15’x10’, Adhesive Vinyl on Drywall, Photographed May 2025.
Mural, Water Table, and Signage

HCM Mural Installed, 15’x10’, Adhesive Vinyl on Drywall, Photographed May 2025.
The mural to the left of the pony wall was completed by Morgan Napier and Collective 37. Signage was completed by the team Morgan and I co-led.

Non-Fictitious Crop Circles

Non-Fictitious Crop Circles

Non-Fictitious Crop Circles: A Culmination of Crop Circle Culture from 1990 to Today, 5"x8”, Mixed Media Artist Book: Archival Pigment Prints, Found Green Vellum, Green Painters Tape, Sharpie. Xylene Transfer, December 2024.
This artist book is a series of 8 and I made it for my Intro to Book Arts class. We were challenged to make an artist book based off of found non-fiction text. I found an example that kinda pushed what would be considered non-fiction. I found two websites founded in the 80s and 90s committed to preserving crop circle culture. They were archives and forums of artists and scientists, people that believed in the supernatural, and those who think its all just teenagers in a field. Tons and tons of lost media all about the niche of crop circles. I wanted to present that text in my own way.
Front and Back Cover

The cover is made of green Canson Mi-Teintes paper with a Xylene transfer design. I made the design in Adobe Illustrator and then mirrored it and printed it out on a laser printer. I transfered the design from the computer paper onto the green paper by using a Xylene marker and bone folder to press the print onto the cover. Each cover took about 45 minutes to ensure everything was transferred.
Code of Conduct

The code of conduct comes from cropcircleconnector.com The page on the right was text included after the code of conduct list, and I decided to give it it’s own page. The cool typeface is called Devil’s Haircut. I love it.
The Art of Circles

This crop circle spread is made of two conflicting quotes regarding whether crop circles should be considered an art or a science.
Farmers Perspective

This spread is dedicated to the farmers, and more specifically Ben and Charles, who were personally affected by crop circles. I used green painters tape and Sharpie on this page because I regretted the UFO I had initially printed. I love slight variations between my editions.
Beginners Guide and Redacted

This green vellum found me right before this project, so I was excited to use it. I chose to do a sort of blackout poetry. I think it resembles censored government documents.
Predictions for 1998

The page on the left is one of the only times I insert my voice in the book. The two quotes on the right were made by the same guy, and I really wish I knew if he was right. If you walked into a crop circle in 1998, please hit me up.

Emojienius App Prototype

Opening Page

Emojienius Landing Page, Mobile App Prototype, Adobe Illustrator and Figma, November 2024.
This app prototype was designed for my Web Design class in November 2024. It is a form of a language translation app aimed at making understanding emojis and their secondary meanings easier.
Above is the first screen you would see opening the app.
Log in Page

Emojienius Log In Page, Mobile App Prototype, Adobe Illustrator and Figma, November 2024.
Users have the option to sign in or create an account.
User Sign Up Page

Emojienius User Sign Up Page, Mobile App Prototype, Adobe Illustrator and Figma, November 2024.
Page for first-time visitors. Users can choose a profile emoji.
Home / Search Page

Emojienius Search Page, Mobile App Prototype, Adobe Illustrator and Figma, November 2024.
Users are able to search by emoji or by phrase. Clicking the arrows switches places of Emoji and English. If users search emojis they will be given age appropriate responses based on age restrictions in settings.
Safe Search Response for Broccoli

Emojienius Safe Search Broccoli, Mobile App Prototype, Adobe Illustrator and Figma, November 2024.
Example of what a safe search response could look like. It features a sentence informing the user that there is a secondary meaning, but it’s not age-appropriate. The related emojis section changes to match the appropriate definition. The large turn safe search off button would be removed. It is only there so I can navigate during the demonstration.
Uncensored Version of Broccoli

Emojienius Censored Broccoli, Mobile App Prototype, Adobe Illustrator and Figma, November 2024.
For users over 18, links to Urban Dictionary’s entry about that emoji are provided. The related emojis are more relevant than the censored version.
Saved Searches Section

Emojienius Saved Searches Page, Mobile App Prototype, Adobe Illustrator and Figma, November 2024.
Users can choose to save certain emojis and make notes about them. This can help users remember commonly used emojis, or the notes section can be used to create additional meanings with friends.
Profile Page

Emojienius Profile Page, Mobile App Prototype, Adobe Illustrator and Figma, November 2024.
On the profile page, users can add friends on the app to share emoji notes with. They can also set favorite emojis as well as reach normal settings options, like clearing search history and logging out.

Emojienius Walk-Through

Full walk-through of my prototype. Designed in Adobe Illustrator and Figma.

Emojienius Video Prototype Walk-Through, Video, 1m 5s, Adobe Illustrator and Figma, November 2024.

Governor’s School for the Arts 3-week Summer Internship

Sharing of the Arts Program (front)

Sharing of the Arts Program, 8.5”x11”, Archival Pigment Print, July 2023.
I designed the program for the camp’s final closing ceremony. I worked with Marshall and GSA branding to design an 8.5×11 sheet of paper. Around 300 copies were printed, and that was my record at the time, so it was super fulfilling.
Sharing of the Arts Program (back)

Sharing of the Arts Program, 8.5”x11”, Archival Pigment Print, July 2023.
This side of the program explains the order of the presentation. Titles of performances are in black while instructors are in light gray.
Mentor Day Thank You Cards

Mentor Day Thank You Cards, 8”x5”, Archival Pigment Print, July 2023.
One day during the camp, students are allowed to invite one of their mentors to spend the day with them. It’s not mandatory, and since this camp accepts applicants state wide, not all kids have mentors attend. But for the mentors that did, they got a swag bag and a thank you card.
Temporary Parking Passes

Temporary Visitors Parking Pass, 5.5”x4.5”, Archival Pigment Print, July 2023.
More official parking passes were supposed to be given, but when we didn’t have them the day before our event on the 9th, I figured it out.

Nico and Luke’s Student Government Presidential Campaign

Thumbnails 1-9

First 9 thumbnails, Digital Media, April 2024.
The client was a fan of the style of design that Marshall University used in the 60s-80s. He stressed that he needed something timeless, but strongly appreciated retro Marshall University style and the darker green color Marshall uses in their branding as opposed to bright Kelly green.
Thumbnails 10-15

Last 6 thumbnails, Digital Media, April 2024.
These thumbnails were all sent to the client. He preferred numbers 1, 2, 9, 10, So I worked to further develop the chosen thumbnails.
Logo Version 1 in Green

Shield Logo in Tan, Digital Media, April 2024.
Logo Version 1 in Neutral

Shield Logo in Black, Digital Media, April 2024.
Logo Verison 2 in Green

Oval Logo in Tan, Digital Media, April 2024.
Logo Verison 2 in Neutrals

Oval Logo in Tan, Digital Media, April 2024.
Lawn Sign

Yard Sign, Digital Media, 24”x18”, April 2024.
The lawn sign wasn’t produced because of the budget and time frame. The intention for the hoof marks was to place an RFID sticker that allowed student to tap their phone to the sign and immediately cast their vote.
Yard Sign Mockup

Yard Sign Mockup, Digital Media, April 2024.
How cool the sign could have looked </3

Marshall University’s Academic Advising Retreat

Advising Retreat, Digital Media, 24”x36”, May 2024..

The client decided to turn my poster design into the program for the event. They used my design as the cover, and then a different designer used my assets to design the back cover and the inside content.

Surreal Streams

Surreal Streams in it's permanent newest home

Surreal Streams, Spray Paint and Acrylic on Fiberglass Fish Sculpture, Roughly off the Pedestal 2’x3’x4’, Photographed May 2025.
As part of the grant program, my sculpture was auctioned off, and the proceeds went towards Hoops Family Children’s Hospital. My sculpture sold for 700$ and now lives on the corner of 10th ave and 6th street in Huntington, West Virginia.
Rear View

Surreal Streams, Spray Paint and Acrylic on Fiberglass Fish Sculpture, Roughly off the Pedestal 2’x3’x4’, Photographed May 2025.
Side view

Surreal Streams, Spray Paint and Acrylic on Fiberglass Fish Sculpture, Roughly off the Pedestal 2’x3’x4’, Photographed May 2025.
Other Side View

Surreal Streams, Spray Paint and Acrylic on Fiberglass Fish Sculpture, Roughly off the Pedestal 2’x3’x4’, Photographed May 2025.
(this one shows off the metal flamino friends he gets to share the yard with)
Me with my sculpture outside of Black Sheep

Surreal Streams, Spray Paint and Acrylic on Fiberglass Fish Sculpture, Roughly off the Pedestal 2’x3’x4’, Photographed June 2024.
Side View Outside of Black Sheep

Surreal Streams, Spray Paint and Acrylic on Fiberglass Fish Sculpture, Roughly off the Pedestal 2’x3’x4’, Photographed June 2024.
When the sculptures were first displayed, they were distributed throughout downtown Huntington, primarily around Pullman Square. My fish lived outside of Black Sheep for about 3 months before being auctioned.
Front View Outside of Black Sheep

Surreal Streams, Spray Paint and Acrylic on Fiberglass Fish Sculpture, Roughly off the Pedestal 2’x3’x4’, Photographed June 2024.
The plaque has the sculpture's title, my name, and a QR code that previously shared my artist statement. It is no longer operational.
Transporting the finished fish

Surreal Streams in da van, Spray Paint and Acrylic on Fiberglass Fish Sculpture, Roughly off the Pedestal 2’x3’x4’, Photographed May 2024.
Thanks mom for the hand-me-down Toyota Minivan. This might be the weirdest thing that's been transported.
Adding White Acrylic Details

Surreal Streams in da living room, Spray Paint and Acrylic on Fiberglass Fish Sculpture, Roughly off the Pedestal 2’x3’x4’, Photographed May 2024.
This project had 1 or 2 late nights; for this one, Dance Moms kept me company.
Spray Painting Outside

Surreal Streams outside da apartment, Spray Paint and Acrylic on Fiberglass Fish Sculpture, Roughly off the Pedestal 2’x3’x4’, Photographed April 2024.
I was outside spray painting this 3 times a day 3-4 days in a row. We were the weird neighbors. Either my apartment complex didn’t care or they were waiting for me to keep it outside a full week. Either way. Don’t ask permission. Just spray paint on your patio.
My initial proposal for a bear sculpture

Artisans Celebration First Proposal, Digital Media, December 2023.
Submitted in December 2023, the jurors received too many bear sculptures. I was asked in February 2024 to submit an additional proposal for a fish.
My Fish Proposal

Artisans Celebration Second Proposal, Digital Media, February 2024.
Submitted in February 2024, this second proposal was chosen by the jurors.

Black By God, the West Virginian, February 2025 Print Edition

BBG Front Cover

Black By God: The West Virginian February 2025 edition, 11”x11”, Newspaper, February 2025.
Printed by the Herald Disbatch in Beckley West Virginia. 2,000 Copies were made and distributed at the WV State Capitol and throughout the state.
Cover photo provided by Getty Images.
Publishers Note

Black By God: The West Virginian February 2025 edition, 11”x11”, Newspaper, February 2025.
Page 16 and 17

Black By God: The West Virginian February 2025 edition, 11”x11”, Newspaper, February 2025.
Page 18 and 19

Black By God: The West Virginian February 2025 edition, 11”x11”, Newspaper, February 2025.
Page 20 and 21

Black By God: The West Virginian February 2025 edition, 11”x11”, Newspaper, February 2025.
Page 22 and 23

Black By God: The West Virginian February 2025 edition, 11”x11”, Newspaper, February 2025.
Page 24 and 25

Black By God: The West Virginian February 2025 edition, 11”x11”, Newspaper, February 2025.

Read the Full newspaper here

Special Issue – Hip-Hop Issue 1 of BBG: The West Virginian

3/1,000 copies printed

Special Issue – Hip-Hop Volume 1 of Black By God: The West Virginian, 5.5”x8.5”, Magazine, April 2025.
Printed by Gazette Printing in Indiana, PA. Distributed at the third annual Word on the Block event in Huntington, WV.
Images on covers provided by Leeshia Lee.
Front Cover

Special Issue – Hip-Hop Volume 1 of Black By God: The West Virginian, 5.5”x8.5”, Magazine, April 2025.
Photos were taken by Leeshia Lee, and the text layout was created by me.
Two copies showing the front and back cover

Special Issue – Hip-Hop Volume 1 of Black By God: The West Virginian, 5.5”x8.5”, Magazine, April 2025.
Back Cover of the Magazine

Special Issue – Hip-Hop Volume 1 of Black By God: The West Virginian, 5.5”x8.5”, Magazine, April 2025.
Photo collage by Leeshia Lee. We collaborated on the back cover collage design, and I added the header.
Spread featuring Shelem

Special Issue – Hip-Hop Volume 1 of Black By God: The West Virginian, 5.5”x8.5”, Magazine, April 2025.
The second page of this article features a photo of rapper Shelem that extends from one page to the next.
Article I condensed into a spread

Special Issue – Hip-Hop Volume 1 of Black By God: The West Virginian, 5.5”x8.5”, Magazine, April 2025.
This article was initially 6 pages, 3 spreads, and we did not have room to run the full article. I was asked to condense it down to 2 pages. I opted to keep the first section, all photos, highlight two quotations, and have a QR code linking to the full story online.
Last spread

Special Issue – Hip-Hop Volume 1 of Black By God: The West Virginian, 5.5”x8.5”, Magazine, April 2025.
Final story in the magazine by Leeshia Lee.

Read the full magazine here

Except for the Openers and

the Covers

Except for the Openers and the Covers

Except for the Openers and the Covers, 11”x17” individually, 25”x37” together, Digital Media, April 2024.
This piece was one of the first projects I worked on for my Capstone. I compiled all of my setlists and worked to organize my text for months. I started this piece in August 2023, and it made it through 2 in-progress critiques before I finished it in November 2024. Right now the list is still accurate! I’ll try to update you if I see another show.
Orange/Red Variation

Except for the Openers and the Covers, 11”x17”, Digital Media, April 2024.
I couldn’t pick only one color variation. This orange/red one was the first color way I played with and the strongest visually.
Yellow/Green Variation

Except for the Openers and the Covers, 11”x17”, Digital Media, April 2024.
This one reminds me of an unripe banana. And also, Brazil.
Green/Blue Variation

Except for the Openers and the Covers, 11”x17”, Digital Media, April 2024.
This one is my favorite! I think it’s the contrast between the green and blue, and the subtle difference in shades of green.
Blue Variation

Except for the Openers and the Covers, 11”x17”, Digital Media, April 2024.
This one tastes like Blue Raspberry.
On Display at my Capstone

Except for the Openers and the Covers on display at my Capstone Exhibition, Digital Media, November 2024.
Displayed next to 4 framed QR codes that link to Apple Music or Spotify playlists.
4 QR Codes

Except for the Openers and the Covers Playlist QR Codes, 4”x4”, Digital Media, April 2024.
The QR codes still work! Listen to every song I’ve heard live! Sorry to any Pandora or SoundCloud users, didn’t have time for y’all.

the groove.

the groove., 3”x5”, Archival Pigment Print folded, April 2024.

Stack of zines, standing zine front cover.

I designed this zine for my Advanced Graphic Design final and for my Capstone Studio 1 day pop-up preview show. It’s a limited edition zine with only 50 copies existing. The QR Code playlist is available and includes every song mentioned.

Maybe That’s Why

This poster started as a page in the groove. I turned it into an 11x17 poster and made small edits. The artist, Devon Again, liked the poster!

Maybe That’s Why, 11”x17” unframed, 18”x24” framed, Archival Pigment Print, June 2024.

Don’t Know What I Want Until It Hangs Above Me

Don't Know What I Want Until It Hangs Above Me

Don’t Know What I Want Until It Hangs Above Me, 5”x7”, Linoleum Relief Print, July 2024.
I based this print on song lyrics in Sophie Truax’s song “Like a Puppy.”
Linoleum Block

Don’t Know What I Want Until It Hangs Above Me, 5”x7”, Linoleum Matrix, July 2024.
This is the linoleum block that I carved for the print. I had to carve it mirrored to how you see it for it to print correctly, but I flipped the photo for you. The block is 5” x 7” and I printed it on 8” x 10” printmaking paper.
Digital Illustration

Don’t Know What I Want Until It Hangs Above Me, 5”x7”, Digital Media, July 2024.
I started with a digital illustration that I transferred onto the linoleum. The font I chose was Carol Gothic.
Framed Print

Don’t Know What I Want Until It Hangs Above Me, 5”x7” print, 8”x10” framed, Linoleum Relief Print, July 2024.
Print framed on display for my senior capstone exhibition.

Earbudz

Front cover

Earbudz, 8”x10”, Mixed Media Artist Book, September 2024.
I designed this for my intro to Book Arts Class. I borrowed my roommates earbuds and scanned them on my photo scanner. Then put that image in Adobe Illustrator and image traced it and made a vector. I printed that out on a laser printer and used a Xylene marker to transfer the print onto a thicker card stock.
Interior

Earbudz, 16”x10”, Mixed Media Artist Book, September 2024.
The blue paper is Canson Mi Teintes paper, the earbud and charger are remnants from failed image transfers. I wrote these lists of songs and albums in about 10 minutes on a random day in September, so the list has already changed, but I love that this piece is a snapshot of my music taste at that particular moment.
Back cover

Earbudz, 8”x10”, Mixed Media Artist Book, September 2024.
The text is all printed on neon cardstock in 3 different colors, from Office Depot.

Conan Gray Concert Fliers

I took this photo of Conan Gray at a concert I went to in 2022. I knew I wanted to use it in a design somehow, but didn’t make this flier until March 2024. I printed it on yellow and pink neon cardstock.

Conan Gray Fliers Mockup, Digital Media, May 2025.

Left to Right: Wheat paste flier mockup, capstone display, fliers.

Conan Gray Fliers, 8.5”x11”, Archival Pigment Print on Neon Cardstock, March 2024.

Again. Debut Album Concept Art

Again. Album Art

Again. Album Art, 12”x12”, Digital Media, February 2024.
This is the front cover of an album I designed. I chose the artist Devon Again and created an album composed of the singles and EPs she has released.
Back of Vinyl

Again. Album Back Cover, 12”x12”, Digital Media, February 2024.
Back cover of the album featuring babydoll limbs and the track list. The titles Side A and Side B exist in the real world as hand-poked tattoos on silicone “skin.” The track titles are written in my handwriting, because Devon has used her handwriting in her promotional materials.
Vinyl Mockup

Again. Album Mockup, Digital Media, February 2024.
Mockup of the front cover, plastic wrapped, and red record.
Back of Vinyl Mockup

Again. Album Mockup, Digital Media, February 2024.
Mockup of the back cover, plastic wrapped.
Additional Collateral

Again. Additional Collateral, Digital Media, February 2024.
I played with the idea of using this asset as a dust jacket for the vinyl, but ended up scrapping it.
Wordmap/Brainstorming

Again. Word Map, Highlighter, Graphite and Pencil on Paper, January 2024.
I started with a word map to try and come up with a visual concept that would fit in with Devon’s pre-existing content. The words highlighted in pink particularly influenced my thumbnails.
Thumbnails 1-6

Again. Thumbnails 1-6, Graphite and Pencil on Paper, January 2024.
My first 6 thumbnails for the album art.
Thumbnails number 7-10

Again. Thumbnails 7-10, Graphite and Pencil on Paper, January 2024.
3 additional front cover thumbnails and 1 thumbnail I used for the back cover.
Handwriting for Song Titles

Again. Track List Handwriting, Scratchy Ink Pen on Paper, January 2024.
When writing the song titles, I wrote and rewrote them to make the best letterforms I could.
Tattooed Text

Again. Tattoos, Tattoo Ink in Silicone using a 3RL Needle, January 2024.
Hand-poked tattoo text on silicone skin.
Tattoos Edited

Again. Digital Tattoos, Digital Media, February 2024.
I separated the black text and later inverted it for the album design.