Sarah Gabler

Graphic Designer — Chicago, IL

About

I am passionate about design, especially typography and editorial page layout. I love the way a design can help the reader transition from page to page.

Experience:
3 years
Education:
Michigan State University
Affiliations:
AIGA Detroit, AIGA Chicago, STA Chicago, SPD
Awards:
AIGA Student Portfolio Exhibition, 04/09 Perspective2 Studio
Undergraduate Studio Art Exhibition, 04/09 Juried by professional artist
Undergraduate Photography Exhibition, 02/09 Juried by photography faculty
Undergraduate Graphic Design Exhibition, 02/09 Juried by design faculty

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EXPERIENCE
Jameson Real Estate
In-house Designer
Chicago, IL | 12/09 - present
Designed print advertising, collateral and identity
systems for various clients

MSU College of Law, Career Services
Marketing Designer
East Lansing, MI | 03/08 - 12/09
Designed print advertising systems, including
posters, flyers, brochures and booklets

Chicago Magazine &
Chicago Fashion Magazine
Art Department Assistant
Chicago, IL | 05/09 - 08/09
Styled text and photos in magazines
Performed online photo research
Spoke to designers and professionals to request art
Attended photoshoots and editorial meetings

ING Magazine
Graphic Designer
East Lansing, MI | 03/09
Designed layout of 20-page magazine
Prepared publication for press

AGI Student Design Conference Chicago, 09/08

Front Door Organics
Freelance Identity Designer
Sarasota, FL | 06/08
Designed and Illustrated logoform
Worked with client to achieve desired identity

PROFICIENCIES
Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Digital Photography and Microsoft Office

Working Knowledge of Quark Xpress, Adobe Flash, Lomography and studio lighting equipment

Web Languages
HTML, CSS, Javascript and Flash Actionscript

HONORS & INVOLVEMENTS
AIGA Member, 09/08 - Present

Family of Strength Organization, 05/06 - 12/09
Co-founder / President / Graphic Designer

Honors College, 12/06 - 12/09

Dean's List each semester, 05/06 - 12/09

Academic Scholars Scholarship, 12/05 - 12/09

EDUCATION
Michigan State University
BFA Studio Art/Graphic Design
Graduated with Honors, 12/09
3.8 GPA



Projects by Sarah Gabler