UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WELFARE
Building Refresh
The School of Social Welfare was located in the university’s former hospital, with dark woodwork that made the foyer feel very gloomy, bare white walls, and small, repurposed spaces like X-ray viewing rooms and pharmacy windows in the lobby. Since there were no classrooms, students rarely visited the building. To make the space more inviting, I aimed to add comfortable, functional furniture and wayfinding signage to help students navigate the building more easily. I also wanted to update the mural in the foyer, originally part of a capital campaign, to match the new design. Initially, a design firm with experience remodeling university and athletic buildings was hired to develop a proposal, but the dean was not satisfied with their concepts. She then asked me to create designs, and I was honored when she chose to use mine.
Before
After
Brightened the lobby by installing light panels around the mural, and added a Plexiglas Jayhawk in front of it. This allowed the mural to remain visible while incorporating design elements from other signage updates for a cohesive look 
Refreshed the dark wood wall with new signage, which helped conceal the unused pharmacy window, and introduced movable furniture to support versatile uses. 
Tables with power outlets 
Updated lighting, added branded sign and opened window to welcome desk 
Added signage by the elevators that helped guide visitors to the correct floor 
Added directional signage above TV 
Added directional signage above TV 
Added signage to add color to the white walls 
Added signage to add color to the white walls 
Added a magnetic board outside the field offices, so they could highlight different information throughout the year 
Added guiding principles and values to the wall, which added color and dimension 
Installed wayfinding signage at the stairwell exit to guide visitors more easily 
Created a spotlight wall with adjustable chains, allowing for flexible displays of various art pieces or projects 
Installed wayfinding signage at the stairwell exit to guide visitors more easily 
Installed consistent office door signage with interchangeable nameplates and a designated section for posting office hours and added a glass dry-erase board for flexible messaging 
Printed emergency signage on PVC board to replace paper signs that were taped up around the building 
Added the Vision and Mission as wall art next to the Dean’s office 
Added the Vision and Mission as wall art next to the Dean’s office 
Added two large glass boards for students, faculty and staff to share their Vision of Justice, which is a part of the tag line 
Installed conference room door signs with a slider feature to indicate whether the room is available or in use, addressing the need for visibility since the doors are always closed and lack windows
CITY OF OVERLAND PARK
OVERLAND PARK FIRE DEPARTMENT
Room Design
After designing the logo for Blue Valley Schools’ Career Ready Program and OPFD partnership, I was asked to create the classroom layout for their Training Center. I incorporated square elements from the strategic plan design I created, using a blend of vinyl, metal, and glass to complement the existing artwork printed on metal throughout the building.
Floor Plans
JAYHAWK GLOBAL
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WELFARE
OVERLAND PARK FIRE DEPARTMENT
Promotional Items
Promotional items are a key tool for showcasing your brand, offering a tangible way to leave a lasting impression on your audience. These items serve as constant reminders of your brand’s identity, values, and message, helping to increase recognition and foster loyalty. From apparel to office supplies, promotional products allow your brand to stand out in both functional and creative ways. Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to design a wide range of promotional items, each tailored to reflect the unique identity and goals of the organizations I’ve represented.
T-shirt giveaway for new students and One Day One KU fundraising event 
T-shirt giveaway for new students and One Day One KU fundraising event 
T-shirt giveaway for new students and One Day One KU fundraising event 
T-shirt giveaway for new students and One Day One KU fundraising event 
T-shirt giveaway for new students and One Day One KU fundraising event 
Giveaway items for Strengths event 
Note card for the Dean 
Magnetic name badge 
Decal sticker to place on window or computer 
Decal sticker to place on window or computer 
Bumper sticker 
Backdrop for photo booth 
Table cloth and small stand-up banners 
Event table 
Insulated wine glass 
Wine glass charm 
Wine glass charm 
Coffee purchased for donor giveaway 
Yeti hotshot cup 
Coffee mug 
Note pad 
Hand sanitizer with carabiner 
Hand sanitizer with carabiner 
No touch key and door opener 
Retractable badge holder 
Portable charger 
Pencil holder 
Chapstick holder with keyring 
Screen cleaner 
Caribiner 
Caribiner 
Post-it note holder and calendar 
Post-it note holder case 
Post-it notes 
Branded card that folds over materials sent to stakeholder 
Strengths banner and tree that we took to events celebrating the Strengths Perspective and had people add their contributions to Strengths on paper leaves and attach to the tree 
Vision and Mission banner 
Strengths banner and giveaway table 
School of Social Welfare banner 
Welcome Back banner for the start of the school year 
Event table with giveaways 
Vision and Mission banner and event table 
USB bracelet 
Jayhawk Global pen 
Yard sign 
Small stand up banners and table cloth 
Small stand up banners and table cloth 
Flier highlighting giveaways 
Suitcase tag 
Yeti coffee mug 
Yeti coffee mug
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WELFARE
Designed Collateral
To stand out among the many universities hiring, I crafted tailored position descriptions. I personally designed these materials, created postcards and direct mail pieces, and assisted with faculty recruitment efforts. Below are just a few highlights.
Postcards
Social Posts
Descriptions
Visits
Normally, we host faculty candidates for a two-day campus visit, scheduling meetings and events as part of the interview process. However, in 2021, due to COVID restrictions, we moved the interviews online. Concerned that candidates wouldn’t get a true sense of our culture through virtual visits, we decided to create a video that showcased various aspects of the school, adding a personal touch to the Zoom schedule. I coordinated with different departments to film their segments over Zoom, as we were still working remotely, and then compiled everything into a welcome video sent to candidates before their virtual visit.