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. 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 much 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, 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. You’ll often find me curled up with a book. 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 member for the team for four years. (LGB!)
I’ve been riding motorcycles for 10 years — it’s the ultimate form of freedom and relaxation.
resonate with my silly story? i’d love to work together
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 returned to St. Louis, freelancing for agencies and local businesses while exploring my home state. In 2019, I started focusing specifically on apparel and merchandise design, landing a job with a small company that didn’t quite meet my needs. But in 2020, I took a leap of faith and quit, embracing the unknown. That car ride home after quitting felt incredibly freeing — the first step toward where I am today.
The turning point came in 2021 when I landed an interview with Success Brands, a company specializing in merchandise and apparel design. After an interview and a week of freelancing, I was offered the job. Working at Success Brands has been a dream come true. I’ve had the chance to work with U.S. sports teams and music artists I’ve admired for years. I’m surrounded by a talented team that believes in me, challenges me, and empowers me to grow. It’s been here that I truly found my footing in apparel design, and I continue to fuel my passion through freelancing, experimenting with new designs, and collaborating with amazing clients.
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 you’ll ever experience. 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 Illustrator, thanks to a friend’s mom and a little help from 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 people. During college, I worked as an ice girl for the St. Louis Blues, and that’s when I got the idea to design new uniforms for the team. To my surprise, one of my designs was chosen! Wearing a uniform I designed for the first time was a pivotal moment that sparked my love for apparel design.
Here is 2016 me in the team uniform!