Big Picture
I am a Philadelphia-based human who works as a graphic designer. My pronouns are she/her.
Professional
I currently have a full-time job doing graphic and visual design for a digital agency in the pharma space, but I also like to use my design skills for “fun stuff” like personal projects, and sometimes I take freelance projects that I feel will further my career goals in some way.
When I do freelance work, I operate under my small business umbrella, Rara Avis Design LLC, and RAD Promo.
The type of work Rara Avis Design takes on are primarily: print media & book design, custom product development (physical goods), and merch campaigns.
Personal
I have always been a very active, creative person. I also believe in using my skills and energy to make the world a better place.
In 2015 I worked at a housing-first organization managing volunteer programs and donations for an emergency shelter and 10 permanent supportive housing sites. I wrote an editorial about donating to shelters for Generocity.org and it is still one of their most frequented blog posts year after year.
I write, and have had several short stories (and poems) published in literary journals. I was most active in that part of my creative life from 2015-2019.
Rugsweeping, and Other Lost Arts - Short Story in Painted Bride Quarterly
Same, But Different - Flash Fiction in Thirty West Publishing’s online journal
The Vault - Short Story in “She’s Lost Control” anthology, 2019.
A horror genre reviewer shouted out my story here: Book Review: She's Lost Control
Selected Poems - Summertide Magazine, Volume 1, Summer 2017.
Late 2019 I started writing a zine about career direction, frustration, and freelancing. The first issue was published and released at the first ever Philly Freelance Festival, at the end of January 2020… The 2nd issue was never finished due to pandemic stress and an existential re-evaluation of everything I knew in the world.
Mopsy
Pictured here wearing “Doggles” inside the special backpack he uses to go on motorcycle rides.
I love being outdoors, and have a bit of a thrill-seeking habit. I ride a motorcycle, drive a car with a manual transmission, and in the summertime I never miss a chance to put my paddleboard in the water.
My dog is by my side always.
Client Testimonials
Design
“Self-publishing The Tiny MBA was packed with interesting challenges: figuring out how to package an unusual kind of book, finding a design language that balanced “classic business book” with “quirky and uncommon,” and of course the fact that we didn’t have a big publisher behind us!
In all phases of the project, Hannah stepped up and delivered. She worked hard to deeply understand the goal of the project and the audience we intended to serve. At every turn, she was either suggesting new original creative ideas or offering thoughtful extensions of my own. Even the scary process of sending the files to the printer was seamless because she’d done her homework to make sure the files were right.
And maybe most importantly, EVERYBODY comments on how good the book looks.
If you want your book to get compliments, and enjoy collaborating through the whole process of making it, you will love working with Hannah. ”
Writing
“Hannah is a profoundly talented writer as well as a consummate professional, which is even harder to find. Hannah is one of the key writers in the stable of talent for my copywriting and content marketing agency, and she frequently handles my most complex projects in a wide range of highly niche and technical subjects. She has written blog posts, product pages, sales sheets, and web copy on my behalf in a broad range of topics. When we met, Hannah took a very complex ask on a very technical topic for a new client of mine and ran with it, researching and asking thoughtful questions until the content was perfect. The piece was extremely well received and we won a very lucrative recurring contract. Hannah has been overall a joy to work with, easily accommodating quickly changing project needs and turning in great work every time. I recommend her highly as a writer and a business partner.”
“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with Hannah on B2B content writing, and I especially appreciate her positive attitude towards assignments. Hannah is a versatile writer, and her enthusiasm is evident in her creative approaches to the subject matter. She thoughtfully researches technical topics, and I’m continually impressed by her attention to detail. Hannah will be an asset to any creative team.”
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