Graphic Design — Marianne Faulkner, MFA

Marianne Faulkner is a polymathic Creative Director with over a decade of experience in the fashion industry.

Print & Digital Advertising

Working in small business without the resource of a dedicated art department, I am often in the position of needing to create advertisements for digital and print promotion. I utilize Adobe CS to design layouts with raster and vector assets, then export them with appropriate bleed, color, and DPI settings. For web-only, such as local event production, I may work in Canva to more easily collaborate with producers.

EXAMPLES TO PULL: event ads, BGPR

Digital Illustration

Illustration was my first love in the world of visual arts. While it led me to fashion, it has always held a place in my heart and I am always joyful when a project calls for me to tap into this background. I work primarily in Adobe Illustrator and may use photographs or hand sketches along the way as needed.

EXAMPLES TO PULL: Shoes First, Patreon, sticker

Other Print Design

In fashion, garment labels are a legal requirement as well as a way to reinforce your brand to shoppers. Similarly, hangtags may be one of their first touchpoints with your brand. Signage and other print goods serve a variety of needs, particularly when vending at trade shows. It can draw attention, educate, or support an in-person interaction. As with advertisements, I typically work in Adobe CS and produce print-ready files. In many cases I am also responsible for researching vendors to fulfill the print needs.

EXAMPLES TO PULL: Dark Garden event signage, Pop Antique signs, earring tags, garment tags