Emma Burns is a graphic designer focused on accessible, brand-aligned communication. She combines strong typography, layout, and color systems with technical skills in InDesign and Illustrator to turn raw information into clear, compelling visual work. Her experience spans event and communications design for Auburn University, accessible report formatting, and design collaborations through fellowships and campus organizations. With a high-performing academic background in graphic design, Emma is driven to create thoughtful, detail-oriented visuals across print and digital formats.

Emma Burns

Emma Burns is a graphic designer focused on accessible, brand-aligned communication. She combines strong typography, layout, and color systems with technical skills in InDesign and Illustrator to turn raw information into clear, compelling visual work. Her experience spans event and communications design for Auburn University, accessible report formatting, and design collaborations through fellowships and campus organizations. With a high-performing academic background in graphic design, Emma is driven to create thoughtful, detail-oriented visuals across print and digital formats.

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Emma Burns is a graphic designer focused on accessible, brand-aligned communication. She combines strong typography, layout, and color systems with technical skills in InDesign and Illustrator to turn raw information into clear, compelling visual work.

Her experience spans event and communications design for Auburn University, accessible report formatting, and design collaborations through fellowships and campus organizations. With a high-performing academic background in graphic design, Emma is driven to create thoughtful, detail-oriented visuals across print and digital formats.

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Work Experience

Student Worker at CADC Communications
May 1, 2026 - Present
Maintained and remodeled organizational systems for Auburn University files. Developed inspiration and foundations for projects and presented them to the communications team. Designed supporting material for CADC events while following Auburn University branding guidelines.
Graphic Designer at Interdisciplinary Design Fellowship
May 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Explored key parameters that shape coastal work. Gained first-hand experience of landscapes and management projects on the Gulf Coast. Collaborated across disciplines to develop a speculative design proposal for the future of the Mobile Causeway.
Graphic Designer (Fellowship) at Interdisciplinary Design Fellowship
May 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Explored key parameters that shape coastal work. Gained first-hand experience of landscapes and management projects on the Gulf Coast. Collaborated across disciplines to develop a speculative design proposal for the future of the Mobile Causeway.
Graphic Designer at Military REACH
March 1, 2024 - Present
Formatted research reports to increase accessibility. Used typography, color, and layout design to improve visual communication and message clarity. Applied technical proficiency in InDesign and Illustrator to transform raw data into an accessible, creative report format. Formatted and compiled end-of-year reports summarizing team achievements and key accomplishments.

Education

BFA in Graphic Design at Auburn University
January 1, 2023 - December 1, 2026
High School Diploma at Grace Christian School
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2023
BFA in Graphic Design at Auburn University
January 1, 2023 - December 1, 2026
High School Diploma at Grace Christian School
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2023

Qualifications

Parsons School of Design Biodesign Challenge Summit Finalist
January 1, 2020 - July 22, 2026
Graphis New Talent Awards (Honorable Mention) - 2025
January 1, 2025 - July 22, 2026
Spirit of Auburn (Featured in The Circle)
January 1, 2020 - July 22, 2026
Founders Scholarship Recipient (Auburn University) 2023–2026
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2026

Industry Experience

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