About me
I am currently pursuing an MA in Graphic Communication Design at Central Saint Martins. Hailing from the United States, I am looking to fully immerse myself into London's design industry.
Projects
- Smash Cut ReviewsI created the visual identity for Smash Cut, a film review blog that makes it easy to understand what to watch and how. Smash Cut is quirky and playful; not taking itself too seriously while delivering quality recommendations. The identity is based on geometric shapes that abstractly symbolize various genres. There are 9 main genres and 20 subgenres that are commonly used across Smash Cut's website, instagram, and newsletter.
- Interabang Lecture SeriesIdentity, privilege and allyship are subjects which are framing much of contemporary critical discourse. In design education this has led to a significant change in the way students are taught to articulate projects with emphasis on research and position. Interabang is a direct response from the student body of Central St. Martins to allow these conversations to be had in a safe and inclusive forum. It invites people with the relevant skills to talk on how as designers we can engage in processe
- Dual Identity Visual EssayOver an eight week period I investigated my identity as a first generation Czech American through an intensely iterative design process, while simultaneously researching and reflecting on my process through writing. This culminated in a visual essay where I examined and synthesized my process in addition to exploring the insights it yielded.
- 138 North 10th138 North 10 is a boutique condominium designed by renowned architect Morris Adjmi in Williamsburg, New York City. This project was branded during my time at Halstead Development Marketing under Dia Ager’s creative direction. I designed logo options, brainstormed brand directions, and pitched concepts to the client, while working with Dia to execute our vision. I assisted with the brochure design and layout, as well as the art direction for the finishes photoshoot. I also played a large role o
- 17 & 52 Convent17 and 52 Covent are a pair of luxury condominium buildings in Harlem, New York City. The creative director at Halstead Property Development Marketing and I created this identity and all of the marketing collateral. I played a large role in the creation of the brand—participating in all brainstorms, creating mood boards, designing logo options, pitching to the client, and being a sounding board for the creative director, Dia Ager.
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Work history
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Freelance DesignerSmash Cut
London, United KingdomFreelance
Creating a brand identity for film review blog Smash Cut
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Freelance DesignerTisch MS Research Center of NY
New York, United StatesFreelance
Designing all event collateral for the 2018 and 2019 Future Without MS Gala fundraisers and creating a unique visual identity for each year. Currently starting the 2020 branding.
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Skills
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital
- Web Design
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Design Thinking
- Logo Design
Education
MA Graphic Communication DesignCentral Saint Martins (UAL)
London, United Kingdom
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BFA Graphic DesignThe College of New Jersey
- United States
Valedictorian of the School of Arts and Communication
Summa Cum Laude, 3.94 GPA
Marketing Minor