I built a photography brand from the ground up—shot it, designed it, and grew it to 100K+ followers over five years by taking on every role myself. That end-to-end ownership informs how I work today; I own the entire creative process from concept to delivery. I trained at CalArts and earned certification in Human-Computer Interaction and UI/UX, bringing design craft and user-centered thinking to every project. I'm fast, precise, and fluent across Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, and comfortable with print production, brand systems, digital campaigns, and responsive design. Portfolio: Summerreneedesign.com Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/summer-barnes89…

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I built a photography brand from the ground up—shot it, designed it, and grew it to 100K+ followers over five years by taking on every role myself. That end-to-end ownership informs how I work today; I own the entire creative process from concept to delivery. I trained at CalArts and earned certification in Human-Computer Interaction and UI/UX, bringing design craft and user-centered thinking to every project. I'm fast, precise, and fluent across Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, and comfortable with print production, brand systems, digital campaigns, and responsive design. Portfolio: Summerreneedesign.com Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/summer-barnes89…

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I built a photography brand from the ground up—shot it, designed it, and grew it to 100K+ followers over five years by taking on every role myself. That end-to-end ownership informs how I work today; I own the entire creative process from concept to delivery. I trained at CalArts and earned certification in Human-Computer Interaction and UI/UX, bringing design craft and user-centered thinking to every project. I’m fast, precise, and fluent across Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, and comfortable with print production, brand systems, digital campaigns, and responsive design.

Portfolio: Summerreneedesign.com
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/summer-barnes89

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

HouseHold Manager at Self
April 1, 2020 - Present
- Managed daily schedules, logistics, and priorities for a busy household - Coordinated appointments, school activities, and family commitments - Oversaw household budgeting, planning, and organization - Strengthened skills in time management, multitasking, communication, and problem-solving
Freelance UI/UX & Marketing Graphic Designer at Down South Marine Detailing
December 3, 2025 - Present
- Lead the redesign of the company website, improving usability, visual hierarchy, and overall user experience to better support customer engagement and service inquiries. - Design high-impact marketing graphics and branded visual assets that strengthen brand identity across digital and promotional materials. - Partner directly with the business owner to establish a cohesive visual brand presence for a growing startup company. - Provide strategic design support on a freelance, as-needed basis, contributing to both digital experience and marketing initiatives. - Positioned to develop and launch the company’s future social media presence, creating a scalable foundation for digital marketing and audience growth.
Freelance Photographer & Graphic Designer at Rowtum Photo, Freelance Services
January 31, 2020 - August 31, 2025
• Grew social media audience from 0 to 100K+ through strategic visual storytelling, content performance analysis, and platform-native design • Designed high-performing social media graphics aligned with audience trends, platform algorithms, and brand guidelines • Built and maintained a cohesive visual identity across all digital platforms, ensuring brand consistency at scale • Managed end-to-end creative projects, client communication, concept development, shoot execution, and final delivery • Analyzed content performance metrics and adapted creative strategy to improve engagement and reach • Produced and edited high-quality visual content in Adobe Photoshop with strong attention to composition, color, and brand consistency

Education

IBM UI/UX Designer Professional Certificate at IBM
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Human Computer Interaction at Georgia institute of Technology
January 14, 2026 - July 1, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) — Graphic Design at California Institute of the Arts
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Associate in Arts (AA) — Graphic Design at Palm Beach State College
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

IBM UI/UX Designer Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Human-Computer Interaction (Georgia Tech)
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Healthcare, Software & Internet, Education
    paper Down South Detailing Redesign

    Full Project and case study can be viewed on my wedsite: https://www.twine.net/signin

    Project Overview
    Down South Marine Detailing is a mobile boat detailing service in South Florida offering maintenance washes, full detail wash & wax, ceramic coating, gelcoat restoration, teak cleaning, and sanding services. The website serves as the primary source for service information, customer testimonials, and quote requests.

    Role: UX Designer (audit & redesign)
    Platform: Web (Responsive Desktop + Mobile)
    Tools: Figma, UX Research, Accessibility Testing

    paper Artsian Crafts

    For this project, I designed an artisan craft website centered around handmade goods and the people who create them. I wanted the experience to feel warm, welcoming, and personal—like walking into a small local shop where every item has a story.

    My main focus was making it easy for users to explore products while also feeling connected to the makers behind them. I used strong visuals, simple navigation, and clear organization so visitors can browse without feeling overwhelmed. At the same time, I built in space for storytelling so each artisan’s work and process could really shine.

    Throughout the design process, I focused on accessibility, responsiveness, and creating a clean, easy-to-follow layout that works across devices. My goal was to design something that feels authentic and community-driven—where users don’t just shop, but feel good about supporting real people and their craft.

    https://www.twine.net/signin