Hi, I’m mikayla.
a designer with
a passion for sustainability and brand experience.
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B.S in Visual Communication, The Ohio State University (SP2020)
M.A in Sustainable Design, Minneapolis College of Art & Design (SP2026)
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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
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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
I didn’t always plan to become a designer — I actually started out in forensic science — but I soon realized my true passion was creativity and problem-solving. After graduating during COVID, I jumped into the design world creating custom vinyl wraps for vehicles, gaining hands-on experience in advertising and business. From there, I joined Leaderpromos, where I grew my design skills and learned to push creative boundaries through large-scale branding and RFP projects. Today, I’m part of the creative team at OCLC, a nonprofit library technology company, where I focus on social media, brand collateral, logos, and event visuals — all designed to tell meaningful, cohesive brand stories.
My passion for sustainability started early — as a kid, my dad would take me on nature walks and remind me to turn off the lights when they weren’t in use. Those small lessons grew into a lifelong mindset that continues to guide my work. Today, I’m inspired to use creative leadership to shape inventive designs, systems, and products that work with nature, not against it.