Design Portfolio

I currently work as the Senior Creative Design Manager for a nonprofit in Washington, DC. Here is a highlight of my favorite projects.

An open book on a wooden surface, showing a photo of children engaged in a play activity in a classroom, with a background of educational materials and classroom decorations.

Book Design

A Quick Look at Serious Fun: How Guided Play Extends Children's Learning

Registration area at NAEC annual conference with multiple staff members and attendees, colorful banners, and a patterned carpet.

Event Brand Identity

A Case Study on NAEYC’s 2023 Annual Conference

A collage of various images and graphics related to political campaigning, community events, and social campaigns in Maryland. Features photos of speakers, groups of people, posters, and digital content promoting campaigns, Women's Day, Earth Day, donations, and community engagement.

Social Media Visual Identity

A Case Study on Rushern Baker’s Run for Governor of Maryland

Brochures and flyers about America for ELLs arranged on a table covered with a blue tablecloth, showing images of diverse people and text about cultural education.

Reports and Booklets

A Collection of Various Policy Reports and Booklets

A collection of twelve business logos arranged in a grid with three rows and four columns.

Logo Design

A Collection of Various Logo Designs and Assets

Open book titled "A House for the Three Little Pigs" resting on a wooden table next to a potted plant with green leaves.

Book Design

A Case Study on Making and Tinkering with Stem

Exhibition booth at the NAEYC Annual Conference with colorful banners and tables for registration and app information, featuring photos of children and adults.

Event Brand Identity

A Case Study on NAEYC’s 2022 Annual Conference

Close-up of a membership card for Leadership for Educational Equity showing the name John Jacobson, email, and location, with a QR code at the bottom.

Digital and Print Assets

A Collection of Work for the Leadership for Educational Equity

Two pages of a magazine or brochure about building a classroom community and helping new school year. The pages contain text, numbered sections, and images of child's hands playing with toys and a toy train set.

Magazine Layout Design

A Case Study on NAEYC’s Teaching Young Children Magazine

Three smartphone screens displaying the LeagueUp app interface, including a launch screen, login page, and league management page with league names and options.

Logo and App Design

A Look at a Sport-Themed App

Adobe Creative Cloud Skills

Graphic compares the popularity of three design software programs: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator. InDesign is used by the top 5% of 688,200 people, Photoshop by the top 15% of 3 million people, and Illustrator by the top 30% of 1.3 million people.

Based on Linkedin Skill Assessment

Design Awards

Academic's Choice Summer 2021: Smart Book Award
Excel Awards 2021 Technical Book: Silver Award

Publication: Anti-Bias Education for Young Children & Ourselves, Second Edition
Role: Lead Print Designer

Academic's Choice Summer 2021: Smart Book Award

Publication: From Children’s Interests to Children’s Thinking: Using a Cycle of Inquiry to Plan Curriculum
Role: Lead Print Designer

Excel Awards 2021 Technical Book: Gold Award

Publication: Powerful Interactions: How to Connect with Children to Extend Their Learning, Second Edition
Role: Lead Print Designer

Excel Awards 2020 General Audience Book: Silver Award

Publication: Where’s the Math? Books, Games, and Routines to Spark Children’s Thinking
Role: Lead Print Designer

Excel Awards 2018 General Audience Book: Gold Award

Publication: Making and Tinkering With STEM: Solving Design Challenges with Young Children
Role: Lead Print Designer

Work with me.

Individual Clients

I work with individual clients on print design, event design, and branding projects. Services include

  • brand development

  • book design and layout

  • custom invitations and flyers

  • social media campaign and identity

  • event signage and decor

Businesses & Teams

I work with nonprofit, government, and mission-oriented organizations on various design based projects. I particularly enjoy working in medium sized teams where I can collaborate with other marketing, sales or production teams or individuals.

  • minimum 3-month contract

  • businesses are required to have a minimum of one year of operational history.

Network

I work closely with experienced photographers, videographers, event planners and social media strategists that can elevate your project.

By using my network, you can benefit from a streamlined communication and project management process with vetted professionals. I’ll be your single point of contact so you can avoid the hassle of juggling multiple freelancers.

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