Hi, I’m mikayla.

a designer with
a passion for sustainability and brand experience.

    • B.S in Visual Communication, The Ohio State University (SP2020)

    • M.A in Sustainable Design, Minneapolis College of Art & Design (SP2026)

    • Graphic design for 7+ years

    • Agency and in-house

    • Designed for small, local businesses in the greater Columbus area

    • Collaborated with “big brands” such as Huntington Bank, T-Mobile, Jenis Ice Cream, various healthcare companies, and more

    • Past experience in print, including screen printing and DTG

    • Currently learning digital photography with a focus in stop motion storytelling

    • Obsessed with hosting themed parties with all the vibes

    • Love to travel and experience new places

    • Fur-mama of 4 food-named rascals (2 cats, a dog and turtle)

    • Owns Replanted, a small business based on reducing waste and repurposing thrifted items as plant vessels

Inspired to use creative leadership to shape inventive designs, systems, and products that work with nature, not against it.

I didn’t always plan to become a designer—I started in forensic science before discovering a passion for creativity and problem-solving. After graduating during COVID, I began designing custom vehicle wraps, gaining hands-on experience in advertising and business. I later grew my skills at Leaderpromos through large-scale branding and RFP projects, and now work on the creative team at OCLC, where I develop social media, brand collateral, logos, and event visuals that tell cohesive brand stories.

My passion for sustainability began early, inspired by childhood lessons in appreciating and caring for the environment—values that continue to shape my work today.

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