Hi, I’m Lu! I am a graphic designer, multimedia artist, and musician based in Bloomington, Indiana. You can find more of my work on my website: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ My practice combines both digital and analog techniques, crafted to both engage and educate viewers on social, cultural, and political issues through beauty, shock value, or both.

Lu Harper

Hi, I’m Lu! I am a graphic designer, multimedia artist, and musician based in Bloomington, Indiana. You can find more of my work on my website: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ My practice combines both digital and analog techniques, crafted to both engage and educate viewers on social, cultural, and political issues through beauty, shock value, or both.

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Hi, I’m Lu! I am a graphic designer, multimedia artist, and musician based in Bloomington, Indiana.

You can find more of my work on my website: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

My practice combines both digital and analog techniques, crafted to both engage and educate viewers on social, cultural, and political issues through beauty, shock value, or both.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Barista at Soma Coffeehouse & Juice Bar
January 1, 2025 - Present
Greet customers, take orders and operate the POS system, prepare and serve hot and cold beverages, and maintain a clean and organized workspace.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Rebel Bloc
December 31, 2025 - July 24, 2025
Created 10 unique, politically-charged t-shirt designs driven by own creative voice and background for a politically active streetwear brand focused on "wearable resistance."
Graphic Designer at Indiana Memorial Union Board
December 31, 2025 - July 24, 2025
Took on a wide variety of design projects, primarily posters for the Film, Music, and Global Connections committees, requiring strong communication and adaptability.
Communications Intern at Monroe County Community School Corporation
December 31, 2025 - July 24, 2025
Edited, built, and designed webpages, social media and print materials, and communicated with outside collaborators for in-school promotional materials.
Director/Instructor at Children’s Theater of Southern Indiana
December 31, 2023 - July 24, 2025
Handled roles including childcare, acting coach, vocal instructor, choreographer, casting director, set designer, and more during camps and theater productions.
Photography Intern at IU Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology
December 31, 2023 - July 24, 2025
Worked closely with the museum photographer and archivists to transport, photograph, and document each museum artifact into the museum database.
Paint Crew at Musical Arts Center
December 31, 2022 - July 24, 2025
Prepared set pieces and props for Indiana University ballet and opera, including painting, building, moving, gluing, sewing, fixing, and setting up props and sets.
Graphic Design Intern at Reproductive Freedom For All
January 1, 2025 - Present
Fine-tuning graphic design skills, branding, and accessibility while collaborating with diverse stakeholders and streamlining design processes for a broad client base.
Head Graphic Designer at Working Title Magazine
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Oversaw production and design of all magazine issues; organized material, assigned spreads, delegated design tasks, and led layout work.
Band & Social Media Manager at Syzygy (band)
September 1, 2021 - July 25, 2025
Managed band branding and social media presence; coordinated visuals for performances and online content.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art: Graphic Design at Indiana University
August 23, 2021 - May 9, 2025
International Baccalaureate Diploma at Signature School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
High School Diploma at Signature School
August 9, 2017 - May 21, 2021

Qualifications

Outstanding Communications Committee Member, The Queer Student Union at IU
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Margaret H. Knotte Fine Arts Fund, Indiana University
January 1, 2024 - May 26, 2026
Steven William Wolf Scholarship, Indiana University
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other