From activity books to newsletters, campaign materials to Christmas cards, postcards to magazines, I’ve had the opportunity to design pieces that connect alumni and donors to the mission of Houghton University. I enjoyed each step of the process: understanding the goals and audience; developing ideas to best connect the story to the listeners; fine-tuning the design with the help of the Advancement team; working with vendors to be sure that the final product was attractive, on time, and on budget.