My Philosophy
Mission & Goals
I believe that the beauty of design lies in its ability to adapt, to learn from the past, and to innovate for the future. By embracing both the familiar and the unknown, I aim to craft designs that not only meet the brief, but inspire the next one; all while resonating on a deeper, more personal level. I design for impact.
Whether it’s connecting with the consumer through compelling brand storytelling, sparking inspiration within fellow creatives, or aiding professionals from industries like tech, automotive, or lifestyle in effectively communicating their ideas. The power of design is its ability to transcend its medium and speak to the unique needs of diverse audiences, creating experiences that affirm human-values, are impactful, and spur action.
EDUCATION
2016 - 2020
Vernon Hills High School | Vernon Hills, IL
2020 - 2024
Drake University | Des Moines, IA
College of Arts & Sciences
Zimpleman College of Science & Business Administration
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
Minor in Marketing
Minor in Art History
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2025
Chromo-Lithographic Preparator, Assistant Curator
Race Making: American Advertising Trade Cards and Chinese Identity Chinese American Museum of Chicago | Chinatown, Chicago, IL
Invited-Participating Visual Fine-Artist
Emerging Chicago-based Community Art Gala: Spoke in Program & Exhibited Personal Artwork, B Side Arts / Non-Profit, Vault Gallerie | Pilson, Chicago, IL
2024
Detached | March 24th - April 14th
53rd Annual Student Juried Exhibition | Anderson Gallery | Drake University, Des Moines, IA
Orbital | 1st Place - Best in Show
53rd Annual Student Juried Exhibition | Anderson Gallery | Drake University, Des Moines, IA
My Brain Feels Like Bubblegum | March 24th - April 14th
53rd Annual Student Juried Exhibition | Anderson Gallery | Drake University, Des Moines, IA
Textures of Life | September 1st - December 14th
Solo Fine Art Studio Exhibit | St. John’s Lutheran Church | Des Moines, IA
Dogtown Lights Project | Des Moines, IA
InvestDSM | Wells Fargo | OO Group
Logo Creation
Dovetail Wealth Partners | Avista Wealth Management LLC | Glenn Farkas
Map Illustration | Chicago, IL
Schreiber Branning Weiss | North Shore Chicago Real Estate
Setup, Photography, and Videography
16 Pianos in Surround Sound by Nathan Felix | Des Moines, IA
Anderson Gallery | Drake University
Acts of Projection | Magic Lantern Shows & The U.S. Civil War
Des Moines, IA | Artifact Research, Thematic Text Development & Design, Exhibit Layout
Curatorial Art History Capstone Exhibition | Anderson Gallery | Drake University
2023
Pinnacle Award | Best Entertainment Magazine Spread
Drake Magazine | College Media Association | Pacemaker Finalist
Logo & Brand Identity Creation | Des Moines, IA
Consumer Mental Well-Being | Marketing Research Organization/Group
ART FOR ALL
Words by Colson Thayer | Designed by Patrick Lucas | Drake Magazine | College Media Association - Pinnacle Award
Bookstores With A Purpose
Words by Colson Thayer | Designed by Patrick Lucas | Drake Magazine | Pacemaker Finalist
Married Musicians
Words by Sarah Jamil | Designed by Patrick Lucas | Drake Magazine | Pacemaker Finalist
Drake Students Design Dogtown Light Show
Article in The Times Delphic | Drake University Newspaper | Written by Norah Judson
Logo & Brand Identity Creation | Des Moines, IA
Consumer Mental Well-Being | Marketing Research Organization/Group
2022
Afraid of Modern | Second Prize
51st Annual Student Juried Exhibition | Anderson Gallery | Drake University, Des Moines, IA
Drake Relays 2022 | Lead Graphic Designer
Student Activities Board | Drake University
Sean Downey Exhibition | Video-Recorded Artist Lecture Series
Anderson Gallery | Drake University
2021
False Cravings | 50th Annual Student Juried Exhibition
Anderson Gallery | Drake University, Des Moines, IA
Most Outstanding Leadership Award
Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute
Project Cover | "Sending Blessings"
N.C Palma | Palma Media Group®
2020
Milton Glaser Graphic Design Award
Single Cover | "i see"
love seat
Single Cover | "Reborn"
Izzihot | production - ayedagz
2019
Sunbathing | First Place Blue Ribbon Award
Midwest Photography Exhibition | Volo Bog State Natural Area, Volo, IL
Untitled | Digital Photography
Highland Park Art Center | Northern Suburban District Student Art Show
Album Cover | "The Grnbrier Album" - Grnbrier
AWARDS AND HONORS
2024
Orbital | 1st Place - Best in Show | 53rd Annual Student Juried Exhibition
2023
Pinnacle Award | Best Entertainment Magazine Spread | Drake Magazine Awarded by the College Media Association | Pacemaker Finalist
Drake Magazine | Pacemaker Finalist (ART FOR ALL - Magazine Spread)
2022
Afraid of Modern | Second Prize | 51st Annual Student Juried Exhibition
Drake Relays 2022 | Lead Graphic Designer
2021
Most Outstanding Leadership Award | Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute
2020
Milton Glaser Graphic Design Award
2019
Sunbathing | Volo Bog | First Place Blue Ribbon Award
2018
Zenith | Mickey Finns | Silent Art Auction