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Samantha McElroy Graphic Designs


Crafting bold, intentional designs that bring brands to life with clarity and creativity.


Case Study


ROLE

Graphic Designer

CLIENT

Pierce College New Media Class

YEAR

2025

Project Description

For Pierce College's New Media class, I designed a custom book cover for Animal Farm, applying a design-thinking process from conception to execution. I explored multiple layouts, created vector illustrations, and developed a cohesive visual system incorporating typography, color theory, and composition.


Project Prototypes

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My Role

I conceptualized, designed, and refined the book cover, ensuring a professional and visually engaging design using Adobe Illustrator.

The Challenges

Choosing a color palette that balanced engagement and readability while maintaining a consistent aesthetic across all cover elements was a major challenge.

The Solution

I tested multiple color variations for readability and hierarchy, refining typography and layout to create a cohesive aesthetic.

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Welcome to My Portfolio

What started as curiosity evolved into a focused career in design. Design isn’t just about making things look good; it’s about making them work for people.

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