Hi, I'm Lynne Martin, a graphic designer with a strong background in printed media and packaging. I earned a Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design from the New York Institute of Technology in 1993 and have since built a solid portfolio of executed print materials, newsletters, labels, and packaging. I enjoy collaborating with clients from concept to completion, keeping projects on track and ensuring press-ready artwork. I bring attention to detail, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for clear visual communication.

Lynne Martin

Hi, I'm Lynne Martin, a graphic designer with a strong background in printed media and packaging. I earned a Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design from the New York Institute of Technology in 1993 and have since built a solid portfolio of executed print materials, newsletters, labels, and packaging. I enjoy collaborating with clients from concept to completion, keeping projects on track and ensuring press-ready artwork. I bring attention to detail, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for clear visual communication.

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Hi, I’m Lynne Martin, a graphic designer with a strong background in printed media and packaging. I earned a Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design from the New York Institute of Technology in 1993 and have since built a solid portfolio of executed print materials, newsletters, labels, and packaging.

I enjoy collaborating with clients from concept to completion, keeping projects on track and ensuring press-ready artwork. I bring attention to detail, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for clear visual communication.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Full Professor at State University College in Buffalo, NY
January 1, 2006 - October 5, 2025
Joined the faculty in 1969 as assistant professor, later promoted to associate professor and then full professor; retired as a professor in 2006.
Lecturer / Professor at Bemidji State College
January 1, 1969 - October 5, 2025
Taught at Bemidji State College from 1964 to 1969.
Lecturer / Professor at Buena Vista College
January 1, 1969 - October 5, 2025
Taught at Buena Vista College from 1964 to 1969.
Lecturer / Professor at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
January 1, 1969 - October 5, 2025
Taught at University of Nebraska-Lincoln from 1964 to 1969.
Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor at State University College in Buffalo, NY
January 1, 2006 - October 5, 2025
Joined as assistant professor in 1969; promoted to associate professor; retired as full professor in 2006.
Founder and Director at Western New York Medievalists
January 1, 2004 - October 5, 2025
Founded and directed Western New York Medievalists, 1974-2004.
Board Director at Faculty-Student Association
January 1, 2010 - October 5, 2025
Board of Directors, 1984-2010.
Board Director at White Pine Press
January 1, 2010 - October 5, 2025
Board of Directors, 1984-2010.
Affiliated with Poets and Writers Program at State University College at Buffalo
January 1, 1978 - Present
Associated with Poets and Writers Program since 1978.
Educator at Bemidji State College; Buena Vista College; University of Nebraska-Lincoln
January 1, 1969 - October 5, 2025
Taught at Bemidji State College in Minnesota, Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, Iowa, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln from 1964 to 1969.
Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor at State University College at Buffalo (SUNY Buffalo)
December 31, 2006 - October 5, 2025
Joined the faculty in 1969 as an assistant professor, progressed to associate professor, and retired as a full professor in 2006.
Founder and Director at Western New York Medievalists, Buffalo
January 1, 2004 - October 5, 2025
Founded and directed Western New York Medievalists in Buffalo from 1974 to 2004.
Board Director at Faculty-Student Association
January 1, 2010 - October 5, 2025
Member of the board of directors from 1984 to 2010.
Board Director at White Pine Press, Fredonia
January 1, 2010 - October 5, 2025
Member of the board of directors from 1984 to 2010.
Affiliation at Poets and Writers Program, SUNY at Buffalo
January 1, 1978 - Present
Associated with the Poets and Writers Program since 1978.
Instructor at Bemidji State College
December 31, 1969 - October 5, 2025
Taught at Bemidji State College in Minnesota (1964–1969).
Instructor at Buena Vista College
December 31, 1969 - October 5, 2025
Taught at Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, Iowa (1964–1969).
Instructor at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
December 31, 1969 - October 5, 2025
Taught at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1964–1969).
Professor (Assistant/Associate/Full) at State University College at Buffalo
December 31, 2006 - October 5, 2025
Joined the faculty as an assistant professor in 1969; later served as associate professor and retired as full professor in 2006.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
July 1, 2004 - Present
Designing various forms of printed media for local clients, including a monthly newspaper with advertisements, layout, and prepress preparation; label and packaging design.
Art Director/Graphic Designer at Greenwood Graphics - Hicksville, NY
July 1, 2004 - October 5, 2025
Supervised projects from concept to finalized artwork; collaborated with clients and kept them updated on status; designed newsletters, advertisements, promotional material, and more; prepared artwork files for press.
Product/Package Designer at Hope Industries - Farmingdale, NY
October 1, 1998 - October 5, 2025
Supervised projects from concept to finalized artwork; collaborated with factories in Hong Kong during product development and production; designed children’s toys and packaging.
Freelance Artist at Garden City Printers & Mailers - Garden City, NY
January 1, 2009 - October 5, 2025
Freelance Artist at Generation Graphics - Bohemia, NY
February 1, 1997 - October 5, 2025
Typesetter/Artist at Unique Printing - Ronkonkoma, NY
July 1, 1996 - October 5, 2025
Computer Graphic Artist at MacArt Design - Holbrook, NY
August 1, 1995 - October 5, 2025
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-Employed / Freelance
July 1, 2004 - November 2, 2025
Designs various printed media for local clients, including creating advertisements for a monthly newspaper, handling layout, and preparing files for press; also performs label and packaging design.
Art Director/Graphic Designer at Greenwood Graphics
July 1, 2004 - July 1, 2004
Supervised projects from concept to finalized artwork; collaborated with clients; designed newsletters, advertisements, promotional material; prepared artwork files for press.
Product/Package Designer at Hope Industries
October 1, 1998 - October 1, 1998
Supervised projects from concept to finalized artwork; collaborated with factories in Hong Kong during product development and production; designed children’s toys and packaging.
Freelance Artist at Garden City Printers & Mailers
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Freelance artist providing printing and mailer services.
Freelance Artist at Generation Graphics
February 1, 1997 - February 1, 1997
Freelance artist.
Typesetter/Artist at Unique Printing
July 1, 1996 - July 1, 1996
Typesetter/Artist.
Computer Graphic Artist at MacArt Design
August 1, 1995 - August 1, 1995
Computer graphic artist.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-Employed
July 1, 2004 - Present
Designing different forms of printed media for local clients, including advertisements for a monthly newspaper, label design, and package design.
Art Director/Graphic Designer at Greenwood Graphics
October 1, 1998 - July 1, 2004
Supervised specific projects from initial concept to finalized artwork, collaborated with clients, and prepared artwork files for press.
Product/Package Designer at Hope Industries
December 1, 1996 - October 1, 1998
Led various design projects, collaborated with factories in Hong Kong, and created children’s toys and packaging.
Freelance Artist at Garden City Printers & Mailers
July 1, 2004 - January 1, 2009
Freelance artist producing printed materials for various clients.
Freelance Artist at Generation Graphics
October 1, 1995 - February 1, 1997
Freelance artist providing graphics services for multiple clients.
Computer Graphic Artist at MacArt Design
October 1, 1993 - August 1, 1995
Computer graphics production and design work.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Buena Vista College
January 1, 1962 - January 1, 1962
Master of Arts at University of Nebraska
January 1, 1964 - January 1, 1964
Doctor of Philosophy at University of Nebraska
January 1, 1969 - January 1, 1969
Bachelor of Arts at Buena Vista College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1962
Master of Arts at University of Nebraska
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1964
Doctor of Philosophy at University of Nebraska
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1969
Bachelor of Arts (cum laude) at Buena Vista College
January 1, 1962 - January 1, 1962
Master of Arts at University of Nebraska
January 1, 1964 - January 1, 1964
Doctor of Philosophy at University of Nebraska
January 1, 1969 - January 1, 1969
Bachelor of Arts at Buena Vista College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1962
Master of Arts at University of Nebraska
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1964
Doctor of Philosophy at University of Nebraska
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1969
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design at New York Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - October 5, 2025
Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design at New York Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993
Bachelor's Degree at New York Institute of Technology
January 1, 1990 - December 1, 1993
Bachelors Degree at New York Institute of Technology
September 1, 1990 - December 1, 1993
Bachelors Degree at New York Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993

Qualifications

SUNY Summer Research Grant
January 1, 1970 - January 1, 1970
National Endowment for the Humanities Grant from Duke University
January 1, 1970 - October 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Manufacturing