Mel Classic
Hiya! My name is Mel (Melissa to my family, 'Mel L Cool J' to Amazon)
I have been working as a graphic design professional since 2010, gaining much of my experience in freelance marketing, branding, illustration, and in-house-everything for a small upscale grocery chain. In 2017 I entered the fast-paced agency world, working on some amazing social good marketing endeavors for C+C. I went from Sr. Designer all the way up to Associate Creative Director before making a shift towards public sector single-client life - Art Directing for Oregon State Parks and Recreation since January 2024.
I graduated with honors in 2011 from Pacific Northwest College of Art with a degree in Communication Design. My parents would also like me to mention I have two Emmys (NW regional, but still!)
In my spare time I am: drawing, learning Spanish, cooking, gardening, collecting/thrifting… but mostly just parenting with creative flair since graduating from dog-mom to regular mom (who is also still obsessed with her dog.)
CLIENTS :
Energy Star
Nike (Young Athletes and Basketball)
Energy Trust of Oregon
Trimet and King County Metro
Portland General Electric
Washington State Departments of Health, Transportation, Ecology
Washington State’s Attorney General Office
Green Globes and Green Building Initiative
Zupan’s Markets
+ more