Greetings, I’m Mary Lukens—a Creative Director, Graphic Designer, and Art Director who loves turning ideas into clear, compelling visuals. I bring energy, versatility, and a results-driven mindset to every project. I thrive on collaboration, guiding work from discovery through concept development to final production, and I take pride in keeping the process enjoyable while delivering measurable outcomes. Currently, as Lead Designer at Slant Communications, I work across biosciences, healthcare, technology, and nonprofit sectors, leading or contributing to both large-scale campaigns and intimate projects. My client roster includes Swift Biosciences, HFSC/NFPA, Community Transportation Association of America, Common Voices, High Rise Life Safety and The Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance, among other bioscience and nonprofit organizations. I enjoy translating complex topics into accessible print and digital assets, website experiences, and engaging presentations that help organizations grow and achieve their goals.

Greetings, I’m Mary Lukens—a Creative Director, Graphic Designer, and Art Director who loves turning ideas into clear, compelling visuals. I bring energy, versatility, and a results-driven mindset to every project. I thrive on collaboration, guiding work from discovery through concept development to final production, and I take pride in keeping the process enjoyable while delivering measurable outcomes. Currently, as Lead Designer at Slant Communications, I work across biosciences, healthcare, technology, and nonprofit sectors, leading or contributing to both large-scale campaigns and intimate projects. My client roster includes Swift Biosciences, HFSC/NFPA, Community Transportation Association of America, Common Voices, High Rise Life Safety and The Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance, among other bioscience and nonprofit organizations. I enjoy translating complex topics into accessible print and digital assets, website experiences, and engaging presentations that help organizations grow and achieve their goals.

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Greetings,

I’m Mary Lukens—a Creative Director, Graphic Designer, and Art Director who loves turning ideas into clear, compelling visuals. I bring energy, versatility, and a results-driven mindset to every project. I thrive on collaboration, guiding work from discovery through concept development to final production, and I take pride in keeping the process enjoyable while delivering measurable outcomes.

Currently, as Lead Designer at Slant Communications, I work across biosciences, healthcare, technology, and nonprofit sectors, leading or contributing to both large-scale campaigns and intimate projects. My client roster includes Swift Biosciences, HFSC/NFPA, Community Transportation Association of America, Common Voices, High Rise Life Safety and The Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance, among other bioscience and nonprofit organizations. I enjoy translating complex topics into accessible print and digital assets, website experiences, and engaging presentations that help organizations grow and achieve their goals.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director at Slant Communications
April 15, 2002 - Present
As the creative director for Slant Communications, a communications design firm based in Douglas, MI. Mary's visual design and art direction is the creative lead for a large variety of clients and markets. She has help drive the success and growth of small businesses and startups while helping them achieve their organizational goals. Her communications design, highly effective user interface and marketing communications, in digital, web, motion graphics, brand, and print design.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Art (Graphic Design and Photography) at Western Michigan University
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025
Bachelor of Science at Western Michigan University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Art (Graphic Design and Photography) at Western Michigan University
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Life Sciences