Hi! I’m Audra!

I am a multidisciplinary creative who is passionate about the ways design can promote human flourishing by creating more effective communication, cultivating connection, making opportunities + resources more accessible, and celebrating important people, places, + stories.

After studying Visual Communication Design and Design for Social Impact at Indiana Wesleyan University, I’ve been designing as a freelancer and working with companies around the country like Downtown Denver Partnership, Marion Design Co, Magnolia, and more to push brands, experiences, and ideas forward through visual storytelling. My process is rooted in creative problem-solving and design thinking, which means starting from a place of empathy— seeking to have a robust understanding of the core needs of the project and people involved. From there, creativity can flourish into an innovative solution because it is rooted in the needs of who I’m designing for.

A few ways I like to stay inspired are through mountain biking, skating, observing historic architecture, using public transportation, and getting involved in my community.

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Experience

  • Designer - 2018-Present

    Design logos + visual identity systems, brand collateral, promotional materials, illustrations, invitations, UX concepts, and other requested design work for individuals, companies, and organizations.

  • Graphic Designer - 2024

    Developed visual strategy for social media and marketing campaigns and initiated visual rebrands for multiple sub brands within the organization. Designed infographics, reports, and communication materials for various partner teams and created event promotion and on-site collateral for large events in the city.

  • Graphic Design Intern - 2022-2023

    Designed digital marketing materials, signage, event collateral, and other brand experience moments around the Magnolia Silos grounds. Worked with other creative team members, taking direction from art directors to execute marketing strategies and achieve Magnolia’s brand goals.

  • Art Director - 2020-2022

    Managed projects and communication between student workers and faculty. Created design work needed by different departments in the university, including icon sets, website updates, business cards, posters and banners, as well as running the art and design social media page.

  • Communication Director - 2021-2022

    Worked with fellow officers of AIGA (the Professional Association for Design) to plan and host design-related events and dinners throughout the year. Designed, wrote, and distributed promotional materials and invitations leading up to each event through print, email, + social media.

  • Placemaking + Graphic Design Intern - 2021

    Created design work internally for Marion Design Co and for external clients. Work included web design, placemaking design, event planning, illustration, branding & merch, photography, & layout design.

Education

  • Indiana Wesleyan University
    Magna Cum Laude
    2018 - 2022

Skills + Interests

  • Adobe Creative Suite
    Squarespace
    Photography
    Procreate
    Sketchup
    AutoCAD
    Google Suite
    Microsoft Suite
    Asana
    Apple
    Jitter
    Xd
    CSS, HTML

  • Branding + Identity
    Illustration
    Print + Collateral
    Digital Design
    Photography
    Experiential + Environmental

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  • Color Theory
    Layout Design
    Typography
    Design Research
    Design Thinking
    Writing + Communication

Testimonials

  • "Audra helped our non-profit with adjustments to our logo. She provided thorough, skilled, and timely work. She responded quickly to messages, was patient with my questions, and met all of our agreed-upon deadlines for reasonable fees."

    Laurie Goree, Executive Director at Apollos Training International

  • "Audra was awesome to work with and was able to clearly take my words and vision and create something that left me more inspired. Work with her if you are ready to be see your ideas come to life and leave with collateral that will look amazing."

    Paul Montague, Design Client

  • “Audra was thoughtful and energetic the entire photo shoot. She even scoped out the place we were taking photos the day prior to our session! We felt very comfortable with her and highly recommend her for any photo needs.”

    Robin Pinchoff, Photography Client