Emily is a creative strategist, award-winning designer, & storyteller based in West Michigan.

A built-in teal bookshelf with closed cabinets on either side, a desk area with a black computer, a beige swivel chair, and decorative objects including framed images, books, a potted plant, and a gold desk lamp, all in a home office or study.

Masco | Better Living Possibilities

Creative Strategist facilitating monthly brand workshops, leading discovery sessions with key stakeholders, & presenting strategic outcomes to the Executive Leadership Team for a visual brand refresh for Masco, a Fortune 500 company. Full case study available in 2027.

Living room area with a round marble coffee table, white chairs, a wooden sideboard, a lamp, and wall decor in a modern, minimalist style.

Nucraft | Timeless Wood Furniture

As senior designer at Nucraft, I created new brand guidelines still in use a decade later. Facilitated key stakeholder brand sessions, conducted a company-wide brand audit, & led the visual rollout with a strategic process for all marketing materials & sales presentations.

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HashiCorp | Making Infrastructure Human

I partnered with HashiCorp to translate complex cloud infrastructure concepts into clear, human-centered design. My work spanned brand expression, event experiences, & scalable visual systems that supported product teams, internal stakeholders, & global audiences.

Interior of a warehouse with blue walls, orange railing, and large white text that says 'Repair Rewear Recycle.' United States, Colorado, and Denver flags are displayed on the wall. There are tables, chairs, and foosball tables visible in the space.

ReChaco | Born From Good Times

ReChaco, Chaco’s footwear repair facility, relocated to a new space in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. I led the creative direction & environmental design, partnering with cross-disciplinary teams to transform a raw industrial building into an inspiring, efficient workplace that communicated the brand’s heritage & mission.

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Chaco | Damn Good Sandals

As lead designer at Chaco, I led creative development across campaigns, packaging, retail environments, & digital channels. I managed contract designers, coordinated with vendors, developed scalable systems, & brought cohesion to a fast-paced brand with deep heritage & a passionate community.