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visual identity

Custom design systems for newly created and existing channels via partnership with creative agency.

Worked in close collaboration with GEICO's Legal & Product teams over several months, transitioning from ™ to ® when trademark process finished.

Landing page

One-pager

packaging

Packaging

Email

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Partnered with creative agency and internal corporate comms team to create guidelines & patterns for internal designers & external vendors.

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Direct mail

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Postcard

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Packaging

Landing page

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display

Banner ads made in collab with brilliant writers. These concepts were designed to stand out across placements.

28.7%

increased CTR

15M+

views

900+

variations built

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motion gfx

Here're some projects I've designed and/or art directed — all tailored to a specific product, theme, or audience. I love to bring surprising, memorable moments to each piece.

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print ads

My one true love, print! Some projects I've designed and/or art directed. I love adding memorable moments to every piece.

An 18-mo. calendar showcasing strong editorial design.

Physical, large-scale experiential designs in the real world.

Targeted, data-driven and personalized 
direct mail.

Traditional print ads for sports & brand campaigns.

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I aim to create things people want to use.

merch & swag

look at this heckin' sick merch

out of home

A mixture of traditional and digital placements in varying environments.

Custom vehiclewraps and office signage.

Traditional OOH for bus stations and billboards.

Digital out of home placements with animation.

Static digital OOH: charging stations, stadiums & more.

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organic & paid social

customization

Developed performance creative highlighting home insurance with bold headlines and visuals.

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empowerment

Spotlighted GEICO's ERG for Women's History Month via multiple customized posts.

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Stylized Robin’s JTCC x GEICO quote with bold and energetic typography.

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philanthropy

Post series highlighting reasons to believe through bold, benefit-driven visuals.

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policy benefits

illustration

illustration

illustration

illustration

illustration

illustration

A collection of my illustration work over the last 10+ yrs. In no particular order.

weddings &

fine art

Lettering brings brightness to every day. Please enjoy some of my favorites!

These are a broad range that includes corporate, freelance, and other hand lettering works.

hand lettering

I’m Heather: a designer, art director, and illustrator with a combo of 10+ years’ design experience and 2+ years managing designers.

I’m based in Maryland but open to new places. When I’m not designing, you’ll probably find me sketching, gaming, or surrounded by my pets.

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