Co-op Experiences
Through my co-op experiences, I worked on projects ranging from motion graphics and branding to environmental design.
Herschend Family Entertainment
Graphic Design Co-op
2025
EXPERIENTIAL GRAPHICS
BRAND IDENTITY
VISUAL SYSTEMS
What I Did
Created graphic assets for new theme park and aquarium attractions, including NightFlight Expedition at Dollywood, to help turn early ride concepts into comprehensive visual identities.
Key Takeaways
Learned how storytelling and branding work together in themed entertainment to go beyond a logo to create a full visual system that shapes the guest expereince.
Lightborne
Animation / Design Co-op
Summer 2024
MOTION DESIGN
3D ANIMATION
What I Did
Designed and animated motion graphics for corporate and entertainment clients, including Ferguson, Newfields, and the Creation Museum. Project included logo animations, video assets, and exploratory website and merchandise concepts for Lightborne's brand.
Key Takeaways
Furthered my understanding and skills in After Effects and Cinema 4D. Also gained experience brining brand identities to life across video and digital applications.
HOK
Experience Design Co-op
Spring 2023 & Fall 2023
EXPERIENTIAL GRAPHICS
WAYFINDING
CAD TOOLS
VISUAL SYSTEMS
What I Did
Worked on environmental graphics that brought brand identities into physical spaces for clients including, Shell, Lumen Field, Pharmavite, Eli Lilly, and Forvis. Contributed throughout the design process, from early visioning presentations, to design development and documentation.
Key Takeaways
Gained experience designing for physical environments and how graphics, signage and wayfinding work together to guide and improve the user experience.