In Italian, “Scarpino” means "little shoe maker" which is how I got my start as an assistant shoe cobbler.
As a cobbler, I became obsessed with the materials, the craftsmanship, and the smell of grinding leather. Driven to learn more about the footwear industry and functional design, I attended Pensole Footwear Design Academy, studying Color+Material Design. Prior to Pensole I earned a B.A. in Architectural Studies and a B.A. in Studio Arts from the University of Pittsburgh.
My education coupled with my love of color, texture, and built-environments has led me to work in design-centered roles in Wedding and Special Events industry. As an event designer, I worked directly with clients to make their vision come to life through strategic color and material selections and hands-on installations.
Driven by curiosity, I now use digital design to elevate brands, tell stories, and solve problems. As a visual designer for seven+ years, I pride myself on being able to quickly learn/adapt to different industries and my ability to work with anyone. I’ve partnered with strategy teams, CMO’s, small businesses owners, and college professors.
At the heart of it all, I’m a creative problem solver and innovator. I solve problems visually, transparently, and through well-researched communications. Whether I’m working with words, pixels, products, or space, my specialty is curating and creating content to tell the right story to the right audience in the right way.
When I’m not professionally making, I’m putting some miles on my running shoes, feeding my dog tomatoes, keeping my plants (mostly) alive, volunteering with AIGA Portland or trekking through a new foreign colorscape.