EXPERIENCE
Design Project Center | Student Designer
Big Rapids, MI, Aug 2024– May 2025
Through the Design Project Center (DPC) at Ferris State University—an in-house design studio for senior design students—I collaborated inside of teams to revamp a nonprofit’s brand identity and website user experience, as well as develop a comprehensive brand manual for a community organization. I also designed a variety of assets, including branded PowerPoint slides, signage, and more, ensuring alignment with client objectives and brand guidelines.
Additionally, I've been honing my skills in client communication, project coordination, and deadline management.
Square One Design | Design Intern
Grand Rapids, MI, May 2024 – July 2024
Developed responsive design systems, designed and prototyped cohesive website layouts, created print and digital assets, ensured consistent application of brand standards, and actively contributed to team collaboration and feedback integration to deliver polished and effective design solutions.
REFERENCES
Lisa Dingman | Square One Design
Position: Creative Director
Contact: lisa@squareonedesign.com
Ashley Busenbark | Square One Design
Position: Senior Designer
Contact: ashley@squareonedesign.com
Awards & Recognition
West Michigan AAF: Gold ADDY 2024, Blacktopía
Ambient Media, Single Occurrence or Installation Ambient Media: Campaign, Online/Interactive: Advertising & Promotion: Campaign
West Michigan AAF: Silver ADDY 2024, Blacktopia
Cross-Platform: Integrated Campaigns: Integrated Brand Identity Campaign: Single
SKILLS
Tools
Adobe XD, Figma
Core Practices
User-centered design, human-computer interaction, interaction design, accessibility (WCAG, ADA compliance), A/B testing, wireframing, prototyping, information architecture, responsive design, user research
Methodologies
Iterative design, rapid prototyping, service design, design validation, strategy
Development Skills
HTML & CSS (basic), front-end collaboration, design systems
EDUCATION
Ferris State University (FSU) College of Business
Big Rapids, MI, May 2025
Bachelor of Science Degree, Design with core competencies in Graphic Design as well as UX/UI, GPA 3.67
Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC)
Grand Rapids, MI, May 2021
Associates of Communications Degree, Graphic and Web Development with core competencies in Graphic Design, GPA 3.97