Meredith Lusher

ABOUT

ABOUT MEREDITH

Meredith Lusher — Senior Graphic Designer /Art Director


Meredith helps clients tell their stories visually through the design of compelling digital and print pieces.

How do you turn an account person’s written work into a visual representation?

I like to start with research into the history of the project, that particular client and the industry in which they operate. I’ll look at pieces the client has produced before, in order to interpret the client’s brand in original ways, without looking out of place. I then look to draw inspiration from both digital and natural sources—from design blogs and Pinterest, to my surroundings and my co-workers. 

A good designer can…

Adhere to a creative concept and take it from start to finish. Some people think that being a designer is just about making pretty logos and images, but it’s a process of trial and error to find what will resonate most with the client’s intended audiences. While I love racking my brain for new ideas, designing is a balance of being both methodical and innovative.

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Please reach out with any design request big or small and let's collaborate!


DESIGN WORK EXPERIENCE

Amp (formerly Upshot) | Chicago, IL
Senior Art Director
June 2021–Present
Working with clients such as Starbucks, Nestle, Seattle’s Best Coffee, Modelo and other nationwide brands on concepting campaigns and creating beautiful imagery for the brands, their products, in B2B and B2C capacities.

Grisko | Chicago, IL
Senior Designer
March 2017–March 2021
Graphic Designer
March  2014–2017
Freelance Graphic Designer
October 2013–March 2014
In charge of designing and assisting on various branding projects, advertising and PR campaigns, and company projects, including designing collateral for print and web. A designer handy-woman ready to take on a variety of roles, projects and timelines, working on a little bit of everything from ads on buses to microsites and company reels.

Freelance Design Work | Chicago, IL
Graphic Designer
August 2012–Present
Freelance work for The Shriver Center on Poverty Law, Grisko, Gyro, SG360, Snarling Beast Productions, Red Beard Cycles, and others on request.

Lauren Briddell Design | Chicago, IL
Intern Designer
April 2013–June 2013
Assisting with graphic design projects in various branding, magazine and web publications.


EDUCATION

Chicago Portfolio School | Chicago, IL
Graduated July, 2013
Specializing in Graphic Design

North Park University | Chicago, IL
Graduated May 2008, Cum GPA: 3.51
B.A. double majors in Art and Scandinavian Studies

Södra Vätternsbyden Folkhögskola | Jönköping, Sweden
Studied from August–December 2005
Specializing in European History and Swedish



RECOGNITION FOR DESIGN WORK

  • Bronze Addy, Chicago Advertising Awards 2016, Ventra App campaign

  • Gold Trumpet, Publicity Club of Chicago 2015, Get Behind The Vest campaign

 
MEREDITH LUSHER