Who knew my kindergarten report card would predict so much about the person I’ve grown to be: I was doing well, it said. I was polite with my classmates and arrived on time, but I disrupted class. I asked the question “why” too much. Today, not much has changed. If you present me with a problem, I can’t help but wonder how it came about. What factors contribute to its persistence, and how can I resolve them? For me, the answer to that last question almost always lies in design. In my practice, I strive to democratize information and make difficult or complex concepts approachable, and I always begin by asking a simple question: “Why?”.
Who knew my kindergarten report card would predict so much about the person I’ve grown to be: I was doing well, it said. I was polite with my classmates and arrived on time, but I disrupted class. I asked the question “why” too much. Today, not much has changed. If you present me with a problem, I can’t help but wonder how it came about. What factors contribute to its persistence, and how can I resolve them? For me, the answer to that last question almost always lies in design. In my practice, I strive to democratize information and make difficult or complex concepts approachable, and I always begin by asking a simple question: “Why?”.For project inquiries, access to my
full portfolio or if you just wanna chat:
hello@ashudson.info or +1 503.475.2478
full portfolio or if you just wanna chat:
hello@ashudson.info or +1 503.475.2478
RECOGNITION
Design Challenge Winner | 2020
Design Matters, Pandemic Response Challenge
Provost’s List | 2019–21
ArtCenter Gallery Selection | 2019–20
FETE, Packaging Design
Le Vin Est Le Vin, Packaging Design
The Others, Book Design
Scholarship Recipient | 2019
Meaningful Works Scholarship
Design Matters, Pandemic Response Challenge
Provost’s List | 2019–21
ArtCenter Gallery Selection | 2019–20
FETE, Packaging Design
Le Vin Est Le Vin, Packaging Design
The Others, Book Design
Scholarship Recipient | 2019
Meaningful Works Scholarship
EXPERIENCE
Dynamic Dynosaur | 2022–present
Junior Graphic Designer, Los Angeles CA
Worked on the production team, completing projects across media forms for clients including Fender and Vans
In-House Studios | 2021–2022
Branding Associate, Los Angeles CA
Designed the studio identity system, created logos, websites, graphic elements, collateral, and visual identity guides for clients and conducted research
Entropic | 2018–20
Art Direction + Design, Los Angeles CA
Worked in collaboration with the organization founders to create the branding, layout the website, design collateral, and build the digital magazine’s creative direction
Bezalel, Inc. | 2018–19
Graphic Design + Photo Intern, Los Angeles CA
Designed marketing materials for print, digital, and packaging applications, and photographed new products for their website social media
Voice for the Animals | 2016–17
Marketing Coordinator + Office Manager, Los Angeles CA
Planned and managed marketing campaigns, designed marketing materials, including print publications, social media posts, and emails
Alta Planning + Design | 2011–13
Administrative Assistant, Los Angeles CA
Assisted in various office management and administrative activities, including organizing meetings, filing and reception
Junior Graphic Designer, Los Angeles CA
Worked on the production team, completing projects across media forms for clients including Fender and Vans
In-House Studios | 2021–2022
Branding Associate, Los Angeles CA
Designed the studio identity system, created logos, websites, graphic elements, collateral, and visual identity guides for clients and conducted research
Entropic | 2018–20
Art Direction + Design, Los Angeles CA
Worked in collaboration with the organization founders to create the branding, layout the website, design collateral, and build the digital magazine’s creative direction
Bezalel, Inc. | 2018–19
Graphic Design + Photo Intern, Los Angeles CA
Designed marketing materials for print, digital, and packaging applications, and photographed new products for their website social media
Voice for the Animals | 2016–17
Marketing Coordinator + Office Manager, Los Angeles CA
Planned and managed marketing campaigns, designed marketing materials, including print publications, social media posts, and emails
Alta Planning + Design | 2011–13
Administrative Assistant, Los Angeles CA
Assisted in various office management and administrative activities, including organizing meetings, filing and reception
SKILLS
Strong working knowledge of
InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, XD, After Effects, Keynote, Premiere, Lightroom, and Word
Familiar with
Processing, Social Media Marketing, and Photography
Additional
Spatial and installation design, MadMapper, and Cinema 4D
InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, XD, After Effects, Keynote, Premiere, Lightroom, and Word
Familiar with
Processing, Social Media Marketing, and Photography
Additional
Spatial and installation design, MadMapper, and Cinema 4D
EDUCATION
ArtCenter College of Design | 2018–21
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
Focused Coursework at ArtCenter
Loyola Marymount University | 2012–16
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
Focused Coursework at ArtCenter
Pandemic Response Design Challenge | 2020
Collaborated with an interdisciplinary group of ArtCenter students to create a unique solution to a the communication challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic
Sponsored Study Abroad: Testlab Berlin | 2020
Worked with an interdisciplinary group of ArtCenter students to reimagine art tourism for N.Y.C.&Co. and Visit Berlin
Loyola Marymount University | 2012–16
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy