welcome to my FAQs
welcome to my FAQs
WELCOME TO THE FAQ ZONE! HERE, YOU’LL FIND ANSWERS TO THE MOST COMMON QUESTIONS I GET ABOUT MY DESIGNS.
GOT MORE QUESTIONS? DON’T HESITATE TO REACH OUT – I’M ALWAYS HAPPY TO CHAT!
WHERE CAN I BUY YOUR DESIGNS?
My designs are all over the globe — from sports stadiums to tour merch stands, retail stores, and webshops. Most designs are exclusive runs for specific vendors or locations, so they might not be available online. If you’re hunting one down, check the artist’s or sports team’s webstore first, then try resale marketplaces. Most of my work has been promotional, so it’s usually a limited quantity. Just a heads-up, I’m often not aware of where my work will be sold.
DO YOU ACCEPT BRANDING WORK FOR BUSINESSES?
In most cases, no. Business branding is not my preferred medium, and I feel there are many stronger designers who specialize in it. In rare cases, I accept branding work if our creative visions align perfectly and my schedule allows for it.
WHAT KINDS OF PROJECTS DO YOU ACCEPT?
My main focus is merchandise design & promotional items, including:
Custom Garment Design: Apparel that reflects brand identity and personal style — from t-shirts to hoodies.
Product Development Expertise: Helping bring product ideas to life, blending functionality with aesthetics.
Specialty Items: Creating unique merchandise like bobbleheads that serve as fun, memorable collectibles.
Creative Direction Projects: Offering oversight for all aspects of design, including those mentioned above and beyond!
I’m also open to publication, book design, and other creative projects that break boundaries.
CAN I HIRE YOU FOR CREATIVE DIRECTION?
Yes, though this is carefully accepted based on creative fit. I prefer to work with clients with an eclectic, unusual, or non-traditional creative look.
WHAT STYLES OF DESIGN DO YOU SPECIALIZE IN?
I work across many styles, but my main focuses are:
For vintage: Crafting nostalgic designs that feel “old-school” but fresh, like a cool concert tee from the ’90s your younger sibling claimed as their own.
Avant-garde: Abstract, post-ironic designs that might confuse your parents but will make your inner artist happy. I also love creating humorous, campy pieces with a “gas station chic” vibe.
WILL YOU WORK FOR FREE?
Short answer, no.
Long answer: Occasionally. I’m in a place where I can donate my art and time to causes I’m passionate about, like book illustrations or small local projects. These opportunities are based on creative fit and availability, and I treat them as passion projects rather than traditional client work. If you know of a cause or project that could use my help, feel free to reach out!
CURRENT FAVORITE ALBUMS RANKED IN ORDER:
Ranking is based on frequency of rotation, point in my life when released, and album creative direction.
Take Me Back To Eden – Sleep Token
Without Fear (The Complete Edition) – Dermot Kennedy
For Emma, Forever Ago – Bon Iver
Freckled Angels – Ren
Austin – Post Malone
Happier Than Ever – Billie Eilish
Wasteland, Baby! – Hozier
HOPE – NF
Random Access Memories – Daft Punk
Tenacious D
WHAT ARE SOME LUKEWARM FACTS ABOUT YOU?
I’m a little quirky, but I think that’s what makes me fun!
I did competitive dance in high school; some of my best memories are from those years. Dance programs like this are invaluable.
I love reading, especially non-fiction, poetry, and philosophy. My favorite philosopher? Ralph Waldo Emerson.
When I’m not designing, I love painting environments and fantasy worlds in Photoshop or Procreate.
As a big fan of the STL Blues, I had the unique opportunity to work as an ice crew cheerleader for the team for four years. (LGB!)
I’ve been riding motorcycles for 10 years — it’s the ultimate form of freedom and relaxation.
think we’d vibe creatively? Let’s make it happen
After graduating in 2017 with my B.A. in Graphic Design, I spent a year in New York working in branding, marketing design, and content creation for various companies. I eventually returned to St. Louis, freelancing for agencies and local businesses. In 2019, I began focusing specifically on apparel, merchandise design, and promotional items, landing a job with a small company. But in 2020, I took a leap of faith for a new environment, embracing the unknown.
The turning point in my career came in 2021, when I was offered a position at Success Brands, a company specializing in merchandise and apparel design. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of working with U.S. sports teams and music artists I’ve admired for years. I’m fortunate to be part of a talented, supportive team that has challenged me and helped me grow. My time at Success Brands has been instrumental in shaping my path as a designer, especially in the apparel space. While I remain deeply grateful for the experiences I’ve gained here, I’m always looking ahead, continuing to explore new creative opportunities, freelance projects, and collaborations that push my work in exciting directions.
How did You get here?
I’m from St. Louis, MO — home of the Gateway Arch, the Blues, the Cardinals, and some of the most unpredictable weather. My journey into design started early when I began creating commissioned drawings and paintings in middle school. I was always the kid with a sketchbook, and by high school, I entered a local logo design contest. My design won, and that’s when I got my first taste of Adobe photoshop & Illustrator, thanks to a friend’s mom and my dad’s old work laptop. From there, it was just me, a pirated copy of Photoshop, and a whole lot of trial and error.
In 2013, I started my graphic design degree at Lindenwood University, where I fell in love with both the classes and the community. During college, I worked as an ice girl for the St. Louis Blues. That’s when I got the idea to design new uniforms for the team. To my surprise, more than 1 of my designs were chosen! I had the opportunity to wear a uniform I designed for the first time, It was a pivotal moment that sparked my love for apparel design.
Here is 2016 me in the team uniform!