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A Texan born and raised, Natalie Adams is a graphic designer currently living in Solomons, MD. She is a senior at The University of Alabama where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design and a Master of Business Administration. She specializes in illustration and has experience in package design, publications, motion design, and apparel design. Her clients include The Alabama Visual Arts Network, The University of Alabama Recreation department, and Rhythm & Brews Tuscaloosa. She is fascinated by the intersection of the creative process and the science of marketing. When beginning a new project, she is most excited by the initial step of brainstorming and moodboarding. Every piece she creates is imbued with its own visual story. She learned to draw from the comic books she collected as a kid, and her style is still inspired by the expressive characters and bold color she discovered in those pages. When she isn’t drawing in her sketchbook, you can find her at the movies or listening to loud 2000s punk hits.

What first sparked your interest in graphic design?

My first exposure to graphic design came from following comic artists online. I had always loved illustration, and my eyes were opened to a vibrant new world of layouts, poster design, color, and typography.

Who are your biggest creative influences?

One of my biggest creative influences is the artist Gabriel Picolo. My creative process is also strongly inspired by movies, music, and fashion. Directors like Luca Guadagnino, Guillermo del Toro, and Petra Collins as well as artists like 5 Seconds of Summer and Djo are currently influencing my work.

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