I’m Siri Nadler, a graphic designer and illustrator with 25 years of experience creating branding, corporate identity, hand lettering, brochures, advertising, packaging, and children’s illustration. I’ve spent my career shaping concepts and visual collateral that connect with the right audiences while reflecting each client’s brand style and positioning.…

Siri Nadler

I’m Siri Nadler, a graphic designer and illustrator with 25 years of experience creating branding, corporate identity, hand lettering, brochures, advertising, packaging, and children’s illustration. I’ve spent my career shaping concepts and visual collateral that connect with the right audiences while reflecting each client’s brand style and positioning.…

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I’m Siri Nadler, a graphic designer and illustrator with 25 years of experience creating branding, corporate identity, hand lettering, brochures, advertising, packaging, and children’s illustration. I’ve spent my career shaping concepts and visual collateral that connect with the right audiences while reflecting each client’s brand style and positioning.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Instructor, Intuitive Watercolor at Vanderbilt Sarratt Studios and Watkins College of Art
January 1, 2022 - Present
Intuitive Watercolor course exploring the medium through color theory, brush techniques, value, texture, composition, and abstract approaches; emphasizes playful exploration and development of painterly confidence.
Adjunct Professor, Graphic Design at Volunteer State Community College
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2022
Graphic Design I covering elements and principles, gestalt theory, typography, hierarchy, critique, idea generation, and craft; includes instruction in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, color management (PMS vs CMYK), vector vs raster, and professional presentation boards.
Associate Professor Graphic Design at Watkins College of Art & Design
September 1, 2006 - July 1, 2009
Taught three studio courses per semester; participated in Faculty Senate; chaired College Rank & Promotion Committee; wrote policy on promotion and compensation; revamped curriculum; taught Graphic Design I, Typography II, Professional Practices, Computer I and II; oversaw sophomore portfolio reviews; advised 30 students.
Art Director, Freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Siri Creative
November 1, 2000 - Present
Freelance branding and corporate identity development, hand lettering, brochure design, advertising, packaging, and children’s illustration; collaborates with clients to identify target audiences and reflect appropriate brand, style, and positioning; creates concepts, ads, and collateral.
Assistant Professor Graphic Design at Towson University Art Department
September 1, 2000 - May 1, 2006
Taught basic and advanced graphic design classes emphasizing hand and computer skills; introduced critical thinking, concept development, hierarchy and craft; instructed typography, layout, grid, and project development from thumbnail concepts to final work; used Illustrator, Photoshop, QuarkXPress; advised sixty students and three graduate students; oversaw portfolio reviews.
Assistant Professor, Graphic Design at American University, Art Department
August 1, 1998 - May 1, 1999
One-year appointment teaching for faculty on sabbatical; taught design theory, color theory, 2-D for nonmajors, corporate identity (senior level), and Design Techniques II (junior level).
Art Director at Discovery Design Group
August 1, 1995 - August 1, 1996
Art Director for Discovery Networks; brand and promotions design including logo development, posters, kiosks, magazine ads, and on-air collateral; supervised freelancers and coordinated with print production for cost control.

Education

Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at Tyler School of Art, Temple University
January 11, 2030 - April 2, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at Tyler School of Art, Temple University
January 11, 2030 - April 2, 2026
Master of Fine Arts, Graphic Design at Tyler School of Art, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2026
BFA, Graphic Design at Tyler School of Art, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2026

Qualifications

Work Published in Print Magazine
September 2, 2026 - September 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Non-Profit Organization
    Logo selection

    Strategy meeting with client, determined target audience, determined major applications for company (letterhead, bags, brochure, website, book covers.
    Created each logo in Adobe Illustrator and tested for readability at different sizes

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    Tennessee Craft Promotional Brochure

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    Color corrections of photos, photoshop backgrounds, text layout, design of eight panel brochure, Illustration of cover, oversaw printing for color accuracy.