Ellie Armstrong

Graphic Designer

Welcome to my portfolio!

I believe design is at the core of evoking a desired feeling; whether it's creating a sense of calm or welcome. My dream field is working in retail/environmental design so I can use my work to create spaces that communicate the brand identity while inspiring emotion.

A Bit About Me

In the spring of 2023 I graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Visual Communication Design with a minor in Fashion & Retail Studies and research distinction.

Originally a Cincinnati, Ohio native, I'm an avid reader, plant lover, and a fan of watercolor/gouache painting. Throughout college I was a volunteer trainer for service dogs. I am a disabilities-rights advocate with my experiences working with those with invisible and visible disabilities. Two of my fosters became service dogs in Florida and Ohio!

Another passion of mine during college was service work. I joined Alpha Phi Omega my freshman year and have volunteered over 200 hours in the Columbus community. I'm passionate about learning from those around me to live a fuller, thoughtful life. My experiences have given me a deep love for user thinking methods and user-centered design.

Proficiency

Workshops

Butter Goeller Design Atelier //
Honorable Mention // 2023
Emerging Technology Studio Charette // 2023
Garage Remix // 2019

Tools I Use...

Adobe: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, AfterEffects, PremierePro
Figma
Microsoft Excel for Office 365
Miro
Procreate
Squarespace
Wix

Soft Skills

Interpersonal Skills
Program Building
Responsibility & Dedication

Education

2019-2023

The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Major: Visual Communication Design

Minor: Fashion & Retail Studies

Graduated May 2023
Magna Cum Laude

Research Distinction

Deans List // Autumn 2019 - Spring 2023

Humanities Scholar

GPA: 3.823

2022

DIS // Study Abroad in Scandinavia

Denmark & Sweden // 13 weeks

Experience

2019-2023

4 Paws for Ability

2022-2023

President

Served as the official representative of the club as a liaison between the college and the non-profit.
Presided over all meetings and oversee the efficiency of the club.
Held the rest of the Executive Board accountable for their responsibilities.

2021-2022

Public Relations Chair

Curated media content: Instagram, Facebook, Wix website, and TikTok.
Designed, produced, and distributed
around $1,500 of apparel. One design
was chosen for 4 Paws for Ability headquarters' apparel store.
Grew Instagram by 700 followers
with daily content.
Designed all promotional content
to the organization's needs,
specifically fundraisers.
Planned and executed successful photoshoots to strengthen brand imaging.

2019-2023

Alpha Phi Omega // Alpha Iota

2021-2022

Director of Communications

Managed social media programs: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Twitter
Designed, produced, and delivered
over $7,000 worth of apparel.
Created and delegated tasks to a
team of four vice chairs.

Additional Roles

Dr. P Award for a strong spirit of service // 2022
Section H6 Leadership Recipient // 2022
Editing Vice Chair // 2021 - 2022
On-campus Fellowship Vice Chair // 2020

2020-present

Bits and Bops

Small Business Owner

Personally managed, created, and distributed product to over 500 customers.
Created and managed a Squarespace website that requires daily inventory and content updating.
Designed the brand identity, business strategy, and customer relations to promote consistent, manageable growth within my small business.

Student Life

Buckeye Bound Panelist // 2023
Humanities Scholar // 2019 - 2023
Resident Advisor // 2020 - 2021
Baker East Governing Organization // 2019 - 2020
- Director of Sustainability
Ohio State Welcome Leader // 2019

Hands-on Jobs

Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library Shelver
// 2017 - 2019
Athena Medical Products Line Operator // 2015 - 2020