Hi, I’m Olivia Asp, a designer and illustrator with over four years of professional experience. I earned my BA in Visual Communications Design from Kent State University in 2025. I have a strong background in traditional illustration and a love for the arts, with a focus on sustainable, earth-friendly design. I enjoy collaborating on publications and exhibits, turning concepts into clear, compelling visuals. I’m fluent in Dutch and thrive in print and digital media environments, from magazines to library displays.

Olivia Asp

Hi, I’m Olivia Asp, a designer and illustrator with over four years of professional experience. I earned my BA in Visual Communications Design from Kent State University in 2025. I have a strong background in traditional illustration and a love for the arts, with a focus on sustainable, earth-friendly design. I enjoy collaborating on publications and exhibits, turning concepts into clear, compelling visuals. I’m fluent in Dutch and thrive in print and digital media environments, from magazines to library displays.

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Hi, I’m Olivia Asp, a designer and illustrator with over four years of professional experience. I earned my BA in Visual Communications Design from Kent State University in 2025. I have a strong background in traditional illustration and a love for the arts, with a focus on sustainable, earth-friendly design.

I enjoy collaborating on publications and exhibits, turning concepts into clear, compelling visuals. I’m fluent in Dutch and thrive in print and digital media environments, from magazines to library displays.

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Language

Dutch
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer/Copy Editor at The Chautauquan Daily
June 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Created 44 full newspapers for the 2025 summer season, including 8 weekend editions over 30+ pages. Designed front pages, photo spreads, news stories, and program pages; all newspapers designed in one day.
Graphic Designer/Creative Director at Brainchild Magazine
August 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Collaborated with designers to create a fully designed literary arts magazine; designed spreads for poetry and artworks; developed design rationales and yearly branding.
Graphic Designer at Kent State University Libraries
August 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Created promotional social media posts, illustrations, event posters, directional signs, brochures; cut, laminated, and mounted displays; photographed library events.
Graphic Designer at May 4 Visitors Center
August 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Designed social media posts, illustrations, exhibit pieces, event fliers, and sandwich board displays; collaborated with the visitor center director to align with exhibit themes; mounted and laminated exhibit pieces.
Graphic Designer/Copy Editor at Chautauquan Daily
June 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Created 44 full newspapers for the 2025 summer season, including 8 weekend editions over 30+ pages. All newspapers designed in one day. Designed front pages, photo spreads, news stories, and program pages.

Education

Bachelor’s in Arts, Visual Communications Design; Minor in Environmental Studies at Kent State University
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
Bachelor's in Arts, Visual Communications Design at Kent State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services