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Hello, I’m MaKenzie, a multi-disciplinary creative with a passion for capturing the world through various artistic lenses. My journey through the realms of watercolor painting, graphic design, photography, and marketing has been a vibrant blend of creativity and strategic thinking.
As a graphic designer, I thrive on the challenge of transforming ideas into visually compelling narratives. Whether it’s creating brand identities, designing marketing materials, or crafting digital content, I approach each project with a keen eye for detail and a focus on delivering impactful messages. My design philosophy centers on clarity, creativity, and purpose, ensuring that every visual communicates effectively and leaves a lasting impression.
Photography is my way of freezing time, capturing fleeting moments that tell powerful stories. From landscapes to portraits, I find joy in exploring different perspectives and compositions. My camera is my companion in documenting the world around me, seeking out beauty in the ordinary and the extraordinary. I believe that every photograph has the potential to evoke emotions, spark memories, and connect with viewers on a deeper level.


Graphic Design

Ad Campaign

Crafted using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, my Goodwill ad campaign seamlessly blends creativity with purpose. Featuring a web banner, billboard, and magazine ad, it incorporates Goodwill’s signature colors—blue, black, and white—for brand consistency. The designs use diverse imagery and compelling messages to inspire action while ensuring a visually striking presentation. This campaign highlights my ability to create impactful advertising that supports Goodwill’s mission and connects with its audience.

Banner (7.59″ x .94″)

Bill Board (5″ x 11″)

Magazine (7.5″ x 4.5″)

Calendar

Crafted in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, my November calendar design showcases a cozy pumpkin latte background that evokes the warmth and charm of autumn. The 8.5” by 11” layout features a visually striking calendar grid paired with vibrant seasonal imagery and soft, muted tones. Inspired by my passion for seasonal aesthetics, this design merges artistic expression with functionality, offering a decorative yet practical piece that captures the inviting essence of fall.

Logo Design

TJC Nursing Logo Design: My design for TJC Nursing represents the compassion and care of the profession using band-aids shaped into the letters “TJC” in the school’s signature yellow and black colors. The band-aids symbolize healing, while the bold colors reflect TJC’s strength and identity. This logo seamlessly blends the nursing essence with the school’s brand, highlighting the dedication of TJC students and staff. It showcases my ability to create meaningful and visually appealing graphics.
Makenzie Graphic Design and Photography Logo: This logo reflects my creative vision through symbolic elements crafted in Adobe Illustrator, combining simplicity with sophistication. The circle represents completeness and inclusivity, while dynamic lines add movement and vibrancy. Together, these geometric elements showcase my unique approach to graphic design and photography with precision and elegance. The design embodies my style and ability to create impactful visuals.

TJC Nursing

Personal Logo

Self Promo

My stationery package, designed using Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, embodies my brand’s elegance and sophistication. Featuring an invoice, paper pad, envelope, and business card, it highlights my original logo in a timeless black, white, and gray scale palette. The minimalist color scheme ensures the logo stands out while incorporating modern design elements. This cohesive and professional design reflects my brand’s identity and commitment to quality.

Business Cards

Envelope Design

Email Design

Notebook Design

Two Page Spread

Crafted in Adobe InDesign, my two-page spread titled “How to Be Effective” is a 17” by 22” guide to boost productivity and achieve goals. The layout combines actionable tips, motivational quotes, and vibrant imagery to engage and inspire readers. With bold headings, concise bullet points, and striking visuals, the design blends artistic expression with practical advice, creating a valuable resource for personal and professional growth.

Newsletter

Crafted in Adobe InDesign, my newsletter design for Finley and Manson Criminal Law Firm embodies professionalism and engagement. Sized at a standard letter size, it features a muted red-brown color scheme for sophistication and warmth, reflecting the firm’s dedication to justice and support for clients. The design includes a clean layout, professional typography, and high-quality images relevant to criminal law. Subtle design elements enhance the overall presentation without overwhelming the reader. This thoughtful design ensures the newsletter effectively communicates important information and resonates with the firm’s core values, blending engaging visuals with meaningful content.

Package Design

Crafted using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, my Coffee Bee candy box design highlights the rich fusion of coffee and honey in bee-shaped candies. The box, sized 6” by ½” by 5 ½”, features muted brown and yellow tones, embodying natural charm and sophistication. A honeycomb pattern adds an organic connection to the candy’s inspirations and theme. The design thoughtfully blends unique visuals with the essence of nature’s finest ingredients, creating an inviting candy experience.

Brochure

Crafted using WordPress Divi, Reanimal is a client information website designed to reflect the brand’s identity with a color scheme inspired by the company logo. Each photo featured is sourced directly from the actual video game, enhancing authenticity and engagement. For Big Bend Saddlery’s redesign, I opted for a neutral background on the homepage and introduced diverse layouts across individual pages to create visual variety and depth. This was a group project.

Bell Tower Cover

Designed using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, my TJC Belltower cover captures the magazine’s essence through intricate doodles representing its featured content. The 17” by 22” cover blends vibrant colors with a picture from my sketchbook, adding an authentic, personal touch. Inspired by my passion for illustration, I aimed to combine artistic expression with meaningful storytelling. This design showcases both the magazine’s identity and my creative process.

Movie Poster

Crafted in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, my movie poster for “Silence in the Sound” visually represents the eerie waterfront town where the film unfolds. The poster, sized 14” by 22”, captures the unsettling atmosphere, where ghostly creatures lurk around every corner. I meticulously incorporated elements like the monstrous hills and skull-shaped water to convey the story’s ominous aspects. The inspiration stemmed from my passion for visually striking and emotionally evocative imagery. Using a muted color palette and shadowy details, I aimed to evoke the film’s eerie and supernatural mood. This design ensures “Silence in the Sound” captivates audiences and draws them into the haunted waterfront town.

Bell Tower Print

Photo of my cat. I used a Cannon Reble T7 2000D. Lighting is all-natural sunlight. No edits.

Wearable

Logo done in Adobe Illustrator. Mockup done in Photoshop with Adobe stock images or Vistaprint design.

Illustration

Vector Art

My vector drawing of the TJC Bell Tower background captures the iconic structure with clean, bold lines and precise details, reflecting its significance to the community. Additionally, my hand-drawn illustration of a dog paw print with a cat paw print inside symbolizes unity and harmony between pets, showcasing creativity and attention to detail. Both pieces highlight my ability to convey meaningful concepts through distinct artistic styles.

Hand Drawn

Created on two 8.5” by 11” sheets of paper with graphite pencil, my hand-drawn illustration features intricate doodles representing each content type in the TJC Bell Tower Arts Journal. The detailed artwork captures the essence of the journal, blending creativity with thoughtful representation of its diverse pieces. This illustration showcases my artistic skill and ability to transform concepts into visually engaging designs.

Web

Web Pages

Crafted using WordPress Divi, Reanimal is a client information website designed to reflect the brand’s identity with a color scheme inspired by the company logo. Each photo featured is sourced directly from the actual video game, enhancing authenticity and engagement. For Big Bend Saddlery’s redesign, I opted for a neutral background on the homepage and introduced diverse layouts across individual pages to create visual variety and depth.

App Design

Movie Mate is a film information app designed in Figma, tailored for iPhone 13 and 14 users. The sleek interface features a vibrant color palette of bright green, light gray, black, and a purplish gray, creating a modern and engaging aesthetic. This design blends functionality with visual appeal, offering a seamless user experience while reflecting a dynamic and bold identity. This was a group project.

https://www.figma.com/design/tObCdykI7vtRG5q4I9fAHX/Movie-Mate?node-id=0-1&t=KgVJzlZFawEyuvY7-1