CREATIVE CHAOS

Career: Under Construction with Minimal Supervision

Here’s some of my workpieces I’ve created while practicing, cover tests, experimenting, and pushing myself to grow as a designer. I’m always learning, and these projects are part of that journey.

Tantor Media Cover Design Test – Graphic Design Interview Assignment

As part of my graphic design interview with Tantor Media, I was given a 4-hour challenge: design an original audiobook cover for Murder in the Book Lover’s Loft by Ellery Adams.

Objective: Create a compelling, genre-appropriate cover that aligns with Tantor’s visual standards while standing on its own in the audiobook market.

Task Highlights:

  • Work within a provided PSD template

  • No AI tools or assets

  • Reference (but not copy) the print edition’s tone, fonts, and palette

  • Use layered photo elements to build a polished, marketable design

Deliverables:

  • Final cover (PSD + JPG/PNG)

  • All original photo assets

My Role:

  • Concept & visual direction

  • Image sourcing & compositing

  • Layout, typography, and final polish

I was also prepared to walk through my creative process, explain design decisions, and show how my cover connects with the original book brand.

MADE WITH MORE LAYERS THAN A WEDDING CAKE

Influur Social Media Design Challenge
Unpaid Internship Application – Influencer Marketing Startup

Overview:
As part of the application for an internship at Influur, I completed a 2-hour creative test to demonstrate my design skills, trend awareness, and ability to work quickly using AI and digital tools.

Objective:
Design a bold, on-brand Instagram post that appeals to digital creators and reflects current cultural trends.

Task:
Selected Option 2: “Your Creative Take for Influur’s Feed”


Deliverables included:

  • 1 Instagram post (JPG/PNG)

  • 30-word caption

  • Creative notes (tools used, inspiration, improvement ideas)

Creative Direction:
The post should feel bold, creator-focused, and culturally relevant (music, fashion, trends, entertainment).

My Role:

  • Concept & design

  • Trend research

  • Caption writing

Tools Used: Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

Timeline: ~2 hours, completed within 1 week

Creative Direction & Inspiration:
I was inspired by the concept of a free and open world—bold yet simple. The use of orange tones reflects energy and creativity, while the overall design emphasizes clarity and impact.

What I’d Improve with More Time:
With more time, I’d refine every pixel and allow more space for creative exploration to fully elevate the concept.

FREESTYLE ZONE

This is where I let loose and just create for the sake of creating. No briefs, no pressure—just me experimenting, practicing, and following inspiration wherever it takes me. These pieces are a mix of style tests, skill-building sessions, and spontaneous ideas that didn’t need a reason to exist other than wanting to make something cool. It’s all part of the process, and honestly, some of my favorite work lives here.

Colorful book cover titled "Nadia & Birds" with various chickens, chicks, and flowers surrounding the text. The background is green.
Information about Beluga whales, including a picture of a beluga whale swimming in water, with details about their size, diet, habitat, and range, provided by Mystic Aquarium.
A digital poster featuring five photographs of a young girl named Madi, each in a Polaroid-style frame with a colorful background, and a large flower graphic behind a handwritten-style greeting that says "Hi! I'm Madi!" and "About Me". The poster includes a brief personal description of Madi expressing her love for drawing, reading fantasy books, theater, costumes, and fantasy stories.
A movie poster for a film titled '87 Shades of Duck Press' features images of broken white plates, a close-up of hot espresso poured into glasses, and crushed ice. The poster includes humorous text and cast names: Darcy Duquette, Tom Kell Dog, Kelli Kelly With a Y, Lizzie & Grover, and Garret Dangerzone, with a tagline about chaos in a restaurant setting.
An illustrated woman with dark hair, wearing a red off-shoulder top and beige pants, with the text 'designVibe' and 'content creation' beside her.
Illustration of a woman with short black hair and red lipstick, with the words 'designVibe' and 'content creation' overlaid.
A person standing on a snowy cliff overlooking a rugged mountain range with snow-capped peaks. A large, red dragon flies in front of a full moon in a cloudy night sky.
A colorful office wall mural with the words 'Design Vibes' in bold white letters, surrounded by vibrant, feather-like abstract shapes, with office furniture and a window in the background.