I am a graphic designer specializing in branding, editorial, and typography design, with a BFA from Utah State University. In my work, I blend sophistication with a conceptual twist that encourages a second look. My practice ranges from brand identity systems and visual direction to editorial and print design. I currently maintain an ongoing brand consulting relationship with Arremelle Boutique. I provide them with creative direction, guidance for product-line cohesion, as well as brand clarity through intentional design decisions. Recognition for my work includes four projects featured in Communication Arts’ March/April 2026 student showcase, as well as a fifth project that was shortlisted in the 2025 Design Competition. My work has also been selected for inclusion in five separate juried exhibitions at Utah State University.…

Amanda Mortensen

I am a graphic designer specializing in branding, editorial, and typography design, with a BFA from Utah State University. In my work, I blend sophistication with a conceptual twist that encourages a second look. My practice ranges from brand identity systems and visual direction to editorial and print design. I currently maintain an ongoing brand consulting relationship with Arremelle Boutique. I provide them with creative direction, guidance for product-line cohesion, as well as brand clarity through intentional design decisions. Recognition for my work includes four projects featured in Communication Arts’ March/April 2026 student showcase, as well as a fifth project that was shortlisted in the 2025 Design Competition. My work has also been selected for inclusion in five separate juried exhibitions at Utah State University.…

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I am a graphic designer specializing in branding, editorial, and typography design, with a BFA from Utah State University. In my work, I blend sophistication with a conceptual twist that encourages a second look.

My practice ranges from brand identity systems and visual direction to editorial and print design. I currently maintain an ongoing brand consulting relationship with Arremelle Boutique. I provide them with creative direction, guidance for product-line cohesion, as well as brand clarity through intentional design decisions.

Recognition for my work includes four projects featured in Communication Arts’ March/April 2026 student showcase, as well as a fifth project that was shortlisted in the 2025 Design Competition. My work has also been selected for inclusion in five separate juried exhibitions at Utah State University.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Customer Service Supervisor at Global Mart
December 5, 1999 - March 13, 2005
Supervised daily operations, managed schedules, and maintained efficient team performance. Developed a training program to improve onboarding and procedural clarity. Assisted customers and oversaw returns to ensure accurate inventory.
Assistant Office Administrator at Premiere Real Estate
April 11, 2005 - November 14, 2008
Maintained and updated MLS listings to ensure accuracy across a high-visibility database. Coordinated appointments, managed calls, and served as a client point of contact. Audited contract files and handled deposits to support compliant, detail-driven operations.
Caregiving at Career Break
November 14, 2008 - August 22, 2019
Managed long-term family caregiving responsibilities while developing organizational, communication, and multitasking skills. Later transitioned into formal design education, culminating in a BFA in Graphic Design.
Contract Graphic Designer at Arremelle Boutique
August 19, 2024 - Present
Brand identity consultation for a boutique clothing company. Developed logo and wordmark concepts and guided revision and selection, resulting in a final identity currently in use. Identified naming inconsistencies and visual discrepancies and delivered recommendations to strengthen clarity and cohesion. Currently provide guidance on creative direction to maintain brand consistency and coherence.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at Utah State University
August 22, 2019 - May 1, 2026

Qualifications

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    uniE621 Owned Poster
    Owned addresses the ongoing practice of forced sterilization in the United States, a violation documented as recently as 2022 and still permitted in 31 states through laws passed as recently as 2019. Repeated uterine forms reflect the scale of women affected. Deliberately severed and slightly misaligned, the fallopian tubes introduce a quiet sense of rupture. Text woven into the line work reinforces the central message: bodily autonomy is for every body. See https://www.twine.net/signin for more. poster brochure illustrator…
    uniE621 Moxie Drink Emblem
    Moxie is a sparkling soda brand inspired by tattoo culture and Celtic design. Created for those who seek naturally effervescent beverages without harsh carbonation, the brand juxtaposes bold, heritage-inspired aesthetics with a spirited, approachable personality. See https://www.twine.net/signin for more. branding emblem logo illustrator photoshop…
    uniE621 Baume Skincare Brand
    Rooted in the belief that less, done precisely, is always more, Baume is a luxury hygiene brand designed for those seeking genuine skin barrier support without unnecessary ingredients. The identity draws inspiration from the cathedral mosaics of Lyon, France, reimagining their geometric patterns as a visual language that mirrors the structure of skin cells. Each product line carries its own iteration of this system, unified by a deliberate minimalist sensibility. See https://www.twine.net/signin for more. branding logo…
    uniE621 "DOCUMENTED" Image-as-Type
    DOCUMENTED responds to one of the most contested voting rights bills in recent memory. Torn pages from a U.S. passport—a document at the center of the debate—are collaged into the letterforms themselves. Their ragged edges and loose threads suggest a fragile sense of legitimacy. The word breaks at an unexpected point to echo the tension at the heart of the issue. See https://www.twine.net/signin for more. editorial collage typography photoshop indesign…
    uniE621 Gardner Museum Comprehensive Rebrand
    A comprehensive rebrand concept for the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, one of Boston’s most storied cultural institutions and the site of the largest art theft in history. The identity centers on a logomark that holds two ideas at once. The circular form of the “G” reflects the museum’s commitment to radical inclusivity, while the negative space forming an “M” quietly references the thirteen stolen works, echoing the empty frames that still hang on the museum’s walls. See https://www.twine.net/signin for more. branding logo poster…
    uniE621 Volition: Design Theory Zine
    Volition is a magazine concept built around the conviction that meaningful change begins with conscious, deliberate action. The essays explore intentionality in many forms—from designers choosing socially meaningful work to individuals reclaiming healing practices, from advocates fighting for bodily autonomy to artists making considered creative decisions. Though varied in topic, each piece reflects the power of purposeful choice. See https://www.twine.net/signin for more. editorial magazine zine indesign…
    uniE621 Sonder Tour Poster
    Sonder is a redesigned tour poster for Dermot Kennedy’s concert of the same name, a performance I attended in Salt Lake City. The show was dynamic and visceral, with motion graphics seamlessly integrated into the stage design. The poster translates that kinetic energy into visual form, drawing on original imagery to evoke the lived experience of Kennedy’s music. See https://www.twine.net/signin for more. poster illustrator photoshop indesign…
    uniE621 Guatemala Cultural Illustration
    Inspired by my travels through Guatemala, I created this piece to capture the surreal vibrancy I experienced while immersed in the country’s landscapes, culture, and layered history. The illustration translates those impressions into a visual celebration of a place that made a lasting impression. illustration digitalillustration illustrator…
    uniE621 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Millennium Box Set
    A cover system for Stieg Larsson’s Millennium Trilogy built from fragmented binary code that forms and dissolves into figurative imagery across the three volumes. The shifting code echoes the series’ central tension between institutional corruption and the individuals who dismantle it from within. The collector’s box unifies the trilogy as the binary pattern continues uninterrupted across the spines, forming a stretch of breaking code. See https://www.twine.net/signin for more. bookcover photoshop…
    uniE621 Editorial Illustration
    This editorial illustration explores themes of time and mortality. Our relationship with time is deeply personal, yet its passage is something we all experience together. illustration editorial editorialillustration penandink…