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I’m a graphic designer based in Iowa with a strong foundation built through academic projects and a passion for continuing to grow professionally. I focus on bringing clarity, structure, and emotion into every piece I create. Beyond graphic design, I work across photography, metalwork, and intermedia, using these practices to inform and strengthen my visual storytelling.

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Hello,

I’m Emma!

Contact

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emerkes02@gmail.com

Education

2021-2025

The University of Iowa

Graphic Design BFA

2021-2025

The University of Iowa

Theatre Arts BA

Experience

2023-2025

Graphic Designer/Office Assistant

Developed an Engineering Coloring Book (2023) Upheld social media presence

2024

Book Illustrator

Developed a First-Generation Hawkeyes Coloring Book (2024)

2022-2023

Graphic Designer

Designed digital illustrations and layouts for print and online publications.

Software Skills

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Graphics showing the proficiency levels in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects, with icons for Apple Mac, Google Drive, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Cloud logo.

563-920-2837

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