I'm Danielle Horlacher, an artist, designer, and illustrator who loves turning concepts into vivid visuals. I specialize in custom artwork, editorial illustrations, and infographics that explain complex ideas clearly. I blend creativity with precise craft to deliver high-quality work on time and tailored to client needs. I enjoy collaborating with clients to bring their vision to life and exploring new styles and techniques.…

Danielle Horlacher

I'm Danielle Horlacher, an artist, designer, and illustrator who loves turning concepts into vivid visuals. I specialize in custom artwork, editorial illustrations, and infographics that explain complex ideas clearly. I blend creativity with precise craft to deliver high-quality work on time and tailored to client needs. I enjoy collaborating with clients to bring their vision to life and exploring new styles and techniques.…

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I’m Danielle Horlacher, an artist, designer, and illustrator who loves turning concepts into vivid visuals. I specialize in custom artwork, editorial illustrations, and infographics that explain complex ideas clearly.

I blend creativity with precise craft to deliver high-quality work on time and tailored to client needs. I enjoy collaborating with clients to bring their vision to life and exploring new styles and techniques.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Remote
August 1, 2017 - Present
Deliver high-quality scientific illustrations, portraits, and infographics; collaborate with clients to translate research into visual assets.
ArtsForce Emerging Leaders Internship at University of Utah
May 31, 2024 - October 18, 2025
ArtsForce Emerging Leaders program intern, contributing to design projects and communications while developing leadership and collaboration skills.
Designer & Laser Engraver at McGee’s Stamp & Trophy
September 1, 2024 - Present
Design and laser engraving for awards, signage, and promotional items; production lead from concept to delivery.
Scientific Illustrator at MECH, University of Utah
April 30, 2022 - Present
Produce detailed scientific illustrations, figures, and infographics; collaborate with researchers to distill complex findings for publication and presentations.
ArtsForce Emerging Leaders Internship at CFA, University of Utah
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Participated in the ArtsForce Emerging Leaders Internship, supporting arts initiatives, organizing events, and contributing to client communications and visual design projects.
Designer & Laser Engraver at McGee’s Stamp & Trophy
September 1, 2024 - November 5, 2025
Led design and laser engraving of awards and promotional items; managed production from concept to delivery; collaborated with clients to ensure on-time, high-quality results.
Freelance Illustrator at Remote
August 1, 2017 - November 5, 2025
Provide custom illustrations, editorial illustrations, and infographics; deliver portraits, family and pet illustrations, and social media designs; produce print-ready and digital deliverables; collaborate closely with clients.
Scientific Illustrator at MECH, University of Utah
May 1, 2022 - November 5, 2025
Produce scientific illustrations for the MECH department; translate complex concepts into figures; create infographics for PhD candidates and researchers; collaborate with researchers to clarify publication visuals.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Utah
August 18, 2022 - October 18, 2025
Emphasis in Illustration
Associates of Fine arts at Snow College
August 20, 2018 - May 17, 2021
A 3 year degree that included a solo exhibition and a defense
Associate of Fine Arts at Snow College
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2021
Bachelor of Fine Arts; Illustration Emphasis at University of Utah
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2024

Qualifications

Best in Printmaking
May 1, 2021 - October 18, 2025
Journal Cover Designer
August 18, 2023 - October 18, 2025
I've been published in over 7+ journals both as covers and infographics

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet
    uniE621 Journal Cover for Royal Society of Chemistry
    A cover design for a research paper discussing innovations in batteries that could lead to better EV advancements. illustrator designer scientificillustration journalcover…
    uniE621 Journal Cover for Wiley
    A Cover illustration created with the University of Utah and Berkley research teams. Describing a new piece they invented for a TEM holder. illustrator designer scientificillustration journalcover…
    uniE621 Journal Cover for Royal Society of Chemistry
    A journal cover for research discussing self-charging pyrotechnical batteries. illustrator designer scientificillustration journalcover…
    uniE621 Journal Cover for Langmuir
    A journal cover for research describing nanobubbles affected by laser milling. illustrator designer scientificillustration journalcover…
    uniE621 Journal Cover for ACS: Langmuir
    A Journal cover for research describing nano bubbles forming on a surface underwater. illustrator designer scientificillustration journalcover…
    uniE621 Infographics for scientific paper
    This was an infographic featured in a secondary paper expounding on the cover image.…