I am a graphic designer living in Palo Alto, California and the owner of Neo-Design Studios. My specialty is creating distinctive designs that allow businesses to stand out. I have created many websites and the most recent ones have been done in WordPress.  I encourage my clients to go this route as WordPress is a great platform with many beautiful designs and add-ons for a professional look and reliable operation. I have a lot of experience with many kinds of other design including company logos, newsletters, postcards, business cards, invitations, etc. Please check out my portfolio pages.

Background and Training

I began my career working for various engineers and architects. I drew construction, landscape, plumbing, HVAC, and electical plans. Desiring to do something different, I joined the CU Foundation and worked in fundraising for ten years, most of it spent in Engineering Development.  But, I really missed being creative. This started me down a path of exploring graphic design and I realized I had both an innate sense for good design and a passion for the profession. I became skilled in multimedia software, mainly Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Web Design.  I then began to freelance in graphic design for various clients. I started my own business in 2005 which eventually became Neo-Design Studios.

I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Design from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Certificate in Graphic Design from Front Range Community College.  Recently I’ve been exploring watercolor painting and those will be coming to this website soon.

Skills

Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, WordPress, PowerPoint, and Keynote