Hi there! I’m Mae Dunning, a creative graphic designer who thrives in collaborative environments and loves turning ideas into polished visuals. I enjoy designing for education, branding, and marketing contexts, and I’m eager to contribute to meaningful projects with a passionate team. I’m currently completing a BFA in Graphic Design at the University of Iowa and have freelance and student organization experience designing apparel, logos, and social graphics. My portfolio is available on request and showcases work for the Hawkeye Marching Band, student associations, and various freelance commissions.

Mae Dunning

Hi there! I’m Mae Dunning, a creative graphic designer who thrives in collaborative environments and loves turning ideas into polished visuals. I enjoy designing for education, branding, and marketing contexts, and I’m eager to contribute to meaningful projects with a passionate team. I’m currently completing a BFA in Graphic Design at the University of Iowa and have freelance and student organization experience designing apparel, logos, and social graphics. My portfolio is available on request and showcases work for the Hawkeye Marching Band, student associations, and various freelance commissions.

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Hi there! I’m Mae Dunning, a creative graphic designer who thrives in collaborative environments and loves turning ideas into polished visuals. I enjoy designing for education, branding, and marketing contexts, and I’m eager to contribute to meaningful projects with a passionate team.

I’m currently completing a BFA in Graphic Design at the University of Iowa and have freelance and student organization experience designing apparel, logos, and social graphics. My portfolio is available on request and showcases work for the Hawkeye Marching Band, student associations, and various freelance commissions.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Hawkeye Marching Band Media Team
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed the 2025 Relia Quest Bowl Game apparel for the Hawkeye Marching Band and served as a graphic designer on their media team.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2019 - Present
Freelance commissions for clients, including character illustrations and educational displays
Graphic Designer (Media Team) at Hawkeye Marching Band
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed Relia Quest Bowl Game apparel; created social media graphics; contributed to marketing materials for on-campus events

Education

High School Diploma at Thomas Jefferson High School
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
BFA in Graphic Design at University of Iowa
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
High School Diploma at Thomas Jefferson High School
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
BFA in Graphic Design at University of Iowa
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
BFA in Graphic Design at University of Iowa
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Dean's List at University of Iowa
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Dean's List at University of Iowa
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Kelley Enstrom Scholarship Recipient at University of Iowa
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
BFA in Graphic Design at University of Iowa
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Dean's List (2022)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Dean's List (2024)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Kelley Enstrom Scholarship Recipient
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Dean's List
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Dean's List
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail