ERIN MUSSELMAN
Graphic Design
Photography
Menu Design
Editorial
3D Modeling
Packaging
Advertisement
Poster Design
Social Media
Graphic Design Photography Menu Design Editorial 3D Modeling Packaging Advertisement Poster Design Social Media
I’m Erin!
Hey there,
I’m a freelance Graphic Designer based in Ames, Iowa and am currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Graphic Design. I focus to make ideas come to life with client collaboration mixed with current design trends.
FEATURED WORK
Burgies North Menus
MENU DESIGN | AMES, IOWA
Repop with Depop
AD CAMPAIGN | STUDENT WORK
Creative Workspaces
EDITORIAL | STUDENT WORK
Terra Chocolates
PACKAGING DESIGN| STUDENT WORK
3D Exploration
3D MODELING | STUDENT WORK
PROFICIENT SOFTWARE
WORK PROCESS
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Project begins with a consultation with the client. Here the foundational design ideas are laid out with discussion on design aesthetic and main goals for the project.
Main points discussed are:
Client’s Design Aesthetic and Goals
Materials Needed for Completion
Intended Outcome – What will the new design effect?
Project Timeline
Project Budget
Additional consultations may be needed for best communication throughout the design process.
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Before jumping into design, I take time to understand your brand, goals, and audience. I look into your industry, check out competitors, and gather inspiration that aligns with your vision. This helps me spot opportunities and start shaping a creative direction that’s both meaningful and effective.
From there, I build moodboards, sketch out ideas, and explore different visual concepts. After this stage, I will send concepts to you for your approval of creative direction.
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Once the direction is clear, it’s time to create. In the development phase, I take the strongest concepts from the research stage and start turning them into real, polished designs.
This is where layouts, colors, typography, and visual elements all come together. I explore a few variations, test different approaches, and refine the details to make sure the design not only looks great but also holds accurate information.
Throughout this phase, I keep communication casual and frequent, sharing progress and gathering feedback to make sure we’re on the same page.
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Once the final design is approved, I create a final, production ready design. In this phase, I prepare all the necessary files and assets you’ll need for print, digital, web, or all of the above. Everything is organized, high-quality, and ready for launch or handoff.
I make sure all formats, sizes, and specs are covered, with elements included to make things easy to re-visit.
If questions come up after delivery, I’m always happy to answer questions or make sure everything runs smoothly as you start using the finished product.