EMMACASSANI
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Emma Cassani is a graphic designer and illustrator.
Emma is a graphic designer and an illustrator born, raised and living in Cincinnati, Ohio. She graduated from Marian University, Indianapolis in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in graphic design and minors in art history and pastoral leadership. Inspired by the post-impressionist and fauvist artists, Emma enjoys experimenting with color, line and light. Her artwork mainly focuses on nature and celebrating life’s ordinary moments, viewing them with childlike wonder.
Emma is a big fan of the great outdoors - spending much time walking, hiking and camping, but also enjoys cozy nights in with her cat, Ladybird, playing some video games.
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CV/Resumé
Expertise
Experience
Coloring Page Design / Aug 2022
National Catholic Nurses Assoc.
Custom illustration, writing and layout design for Blessed Hanna Chrzanowska coloring page passed out to child patients.
Prayer Card Design / July 2022
Katherine & Ben Swanson
Custom illustration and card design for wedding day favors.
Promotional Design / Jan 2020
Dominick Albano, Catholic writer and speaker
Design mini posters and downloadable pdf worksheet for his book, The Fundamental Theory of Happiness.
Graphic Designer / Dec 2019 to present
Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Lead designer for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati including The Catholic Telegraph Magazine, a source of Catholic news and events in the greater Cincinnati aera as well as a tool for bringing faith into the home.
Freelance Designer / 2018 to present
Emma Cassani / OH
Freelance work assisting in custom illustration and graphic design. Social media: @emmacassani
A-Team Business Consulting / Spring 2019
Marian Univ. Ecolab / IN
Work with a team of six to plan and solve the Eco-lab’s problems through three objectives: financial plan, comparative analysis, + website refresh.
Photographer / Aug 2018
Marian Univ. / IN
Organize and take head shots for 70 San Damiano Scholars.
Marketing Intern / June to Aug 2018
American Heritage Girls / OH
Create two ads for the AHG magazine (over 200k readers per issue), assist and direct photo-shoots, design print and digital media, logo design, social media graphics.
Procreate
Adobe Creative Suite
Digital Illustration
Branding + Identity
Social Media
Photography
Teamwork
Writing
Exhibits
MU Art & Design Alumni / January to February 2022
Be Here Now / April to May 2019
Sowing Seeds: A Visual Exploration of Responsible Stewardship / Oct to Dec 2018
Juror’s Choice Gallery / Jan 2018 + Feb 2019
Awards + Honors
Magazine of the Year (First Place)
July 2022 / Catholic Media Association Awards
Diocesan Magazines: The Catholic Telegraph
Honorable Mention for Best Multimedia Package
July 2022 / Catholic Media Association Awards
Seasonal Issue: The Ultimate Guide to Lent
Honorable Mention for Illustration with Graphic Design
June 2021 / Catholic Media Association Awards
African Americans on the Path to Sainthood
Award of Excellence / April 2019
Department of Art + Design / Marian Univ. / IN
Top 2 finalist / Mar 2019
Earth Day Sticker contest / Keep Nature Wild
Juror’s Choice Graphic Design Award
Feb 2019 / Fair Trade Coffee Promotional System
Juror’s Choice Honorable Mention
Feb 2019 / Folktales Brewery
Juror’s Choice Graphic Design Award
Jan 2018 / Hello My Old Heart Branding System
San Damiano Scholar / 2015-2019
Marian University / IN
Volunteer Designer / 2017 to 2019
Marian Univ. Sophia Club / IN
Volunteer position for the Philosophy (Sophia) Club at Marian University. Planned events, budget, created print and digital media for advertising campaigns and run the Instagram.
Web Design Intern / 2017 to 2018
Marian Univ. MarCom / IN
Designed digital advertisements for campus events, created and edited web pages, and collaborated with other team members on marketing projects.
Marketing Intern / 2017 to 2018
Catholics United for the Poor / OH
Re-branded the print media for the Children’s Saint Essay Contest, posted updates and events on the Facebook page throughout the year.
Education
Organizations
Marian University / IN / 2015 to 2019
Majored in graphic design
Minored in art history and pastoral leadership
3.8 GPA / magna cum laude
Catholic Media Association
AIGA