Tara Buel
I’m Tara Buel, a multi-disciplinary designer and studio owner with 20+ years of experience turning client concepts into cohesive, production-ready creative deliverables across branding, print/publication, and digital…
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I’m Tara Buel, a multi-disciplinary designer and studio owner with 20+ years of experience turning client concepts into cohesive, production-ready creative deliverables across branding, print/publication, and digital platforms. Based in Yelm, Washington, I’ve led end-to-end design lifecycles, from scoping and platform architecture to prepress details and vendor coordination, so projects launch smoothly across multiple channels.
I’m especially proud of award-winning work, including designing the Astrology Fundamentals deck that earned a 2022 COVR Silver Award and creative direction and production for The Cartomancer Magazine, which received COVR Gold in 2021 and COVR Silver in 2022. I enjoy collaborating with remote clients, translating raw content and art into polished systems, and building flexible design frameworks that keep every issue, deck, or campaign consistent and on schedule.
- 22 years' experience
- Joined September 2026
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Professional Services
- Education
Work experience· 4 roles
Led creative direction, editorial layout, and visual identity for 16 quarterly issues (42–64 pages). Established a flexible design system balancing article pacing with brand consistency. Directed design and production across advertising, prepress, and multi-channel delivery within a lean three-person team.
Orchestrate end-to-end design lifecycles for remote clients across digital and physical touchpoints, managing platform architecture, scope, and multi-channel rollouts for branding, web, and print systems. Translate client content and concept art into production-ready deliverables, including award-winning deck and related print specifications.
Built a client-focused studio translating concepts into vendor-ready collateral for small businesses while maintaining brand consistency across channels. Expanded offerings into web, publication, book-cover, and card-deck design, managing print vendors to ensure production accuracy.
Education
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