I can create graphics in various formats using both essential and more technical design software. One of my favorite activities is developing vector graphics in Adobe Illustrator, but that isn’t always the most pragmatic solution. When time is of the essence, I use services like Canva or license stock vectors, which I then adapt into more complex designs. This approach allows me to develop marketing and communications materials quickly while at the same time ensuring that my designs are inclusive and diverse. More on my design background:
I am largely a self-taught graphic designer but I have followed some courses on LinkedIn Learning, formerly Linda.com. I have experience with the following Adobe products: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, DreamWeaver, Premier, and AfterEffects. I’m also very adaptable to learning new software as needed and have a proven history of doing so.
Visual Abstracts
A visual abstract, as described by one of its earliest developers, is a visual summary of the information usually found in the abstract portion of an academic research article. It was initially introduced by the journal Annals of Surgery in 2016 and has since been widely adopted.
Infographics
Infographics (from “information” and “graphics”) are a great tool to present information quickly and clearly. There are many ways to create an infographic, from basic symbols and short sentences to more complex data and illustrations. Although this specific format is not exceptionally social media friendly, it can be easily adapted into an image gallery to fit most platforms.
Flyers and Posters
These designs were created exclusively to be printed and displayed or distributed by email in PDF format. In general, text-heavy designs should not be published on the web as images because they are not accessible to screen-readers used by people who are low-vision or blind. They’re displayed here in this format only as an example of my work.
