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Lizzie Edwards is a senior at NC State University, graduating in Spring 2026 with a bachelor in graphic & experience design with a minor in anthropology. She is known for her bold typography, vibrant colors, and vintage-inspired style, and is actively shaping her creative voice as she prepares to launch her professional career.

Outside the classroom, Lizzie is the sole owner of GiveLoveStudio, a small business dedicated to spreading love and kindness through expressive design work. She also serves as a staff designer for Agromeck, NC State’s yearbook, where her contributions helped the publication earn Best in Show for the previous edition, “Under the Lights.”

Lizzie continues to grow her perspective through creative opportunities, including attending Adobe MAX 2024 in Miami, Florida and the 2025 Adobe Illustrator VIP Community Summit in New York City. Based in Raleigh, NC, she is passionate about exploring the intersections of design, community, and storytelling across all facets of her work.

I’ve been surrounded by creativity for as long as I can remember. Growing up in a household that celebrated arts, and with a mom who is also a graphic designer, I was exposed early on to the power of graphic design. My interest in design really took shape the summer before my freshman year of high school, when I set out to create a cassette-style album poster in hopes of winning tickets to see Niall Horan in concert. I taught myself Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop that summer, and quickly fell in love with the way music, art, and emotion intersect through design. That experience set the foundation for the creative path I’m pursuing today.

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