Welcome to my graphic design portfolio website reflects my deep connection to nature and animals—subjects that have always inspired my creativity and shaped how I see the world.

The colors, textures, and movement found outdoors fuel my design choices, influencing everything from typography to layout compositions. Incorporating nature photography into my work allows me to merge two passions, using organic imagery to enhance visual storytelling and bring authenticity to my designs.

As I continue building this portfolio, I hope to share it with others not just as a collection of projects, but as an invitation into the natural world that motivates me. Through this blend of design and nature, I aim to connect with viewers and show how creativity can grow from the environment that surrounds us.

Sofie's Design Portfolio

Sofie's Design Portfolio

Magazine Layout

For this project, I designed a magazine layout focused on Mediterranean cuisine. I began by reviewing the content and defining the tone, audience, and visual direction, ensuring the design would feel vibrant, appetizing, and approachable. Using filler text to indicate body copy, I structured the pages with a clear hierarchy, engaging typography, and balanced imagery. The layout emphasizes readability, visual flow, and a cohesive aesthetic that reflects the fresh, colorful nature of Mediterranean food.

Monuments Made from Words

I created graphic posters of famous monuments using carefully arranged words and phrases. Each word contributes to the overall shape and structure of the monument, blending typography and visual design to form a striking, text-based representation. Inspired by my Italian heritage, I chose popular buildings built during the Roman Empire. I focus on iconic Italian landmarks, using words to celebrate their history, culture, and significance. This approach allows me to merge storytelling, design, and personal identity, transforming language into visual art.

This project aimed to transform a word into what it is or represents. This design transforms the word “Pirate” into a visual image by arranging and stylizing the letters to reflect pirate-themed elements. I incorporated motifs such as a ship steering wheel, eyepatch, and sword, integrating them seamlessly into the typography to convey the adventurous and rebellious spirit of pirates. The piece combines creative lettering with illustrative details, turning a single word into a dynamic, themed visual representation.

Word as Image

Week in my Life

Textwrap Poster

This poster uses text to wrap around photos of endangered marine animals, combining imagery and typography to highlight their beauty and fragility. I removed the background of the images and was able to apply a textwrap to the text to wrap around the images to have a more eye-catching layout to provide information. The words share facts, threats, and conservation messages, drawing attention to the importance of protecting these species. This project is meaningful to me because I am passionate about raising awareness for endangered animals and inspiring action to preserve marine life.

Wearable Type

This merchandise uses typography to create apparel that resonates with the graphic design community. Clever word-based graphics combine style and meaning, appealing to designers who appreciate both design aesthetics and shared creative humor.

Fact and Illusion

This series explores the boundary between reality and illusion. I photographed a subject multiple times in the same environment, capturing different poses and movements, then digitally combined the images to create a single composition. The result challenges viewers’ perception, blending real moments into a surreal, layered scene that feels both familiar and uncanny.

Compost Flyer

Inside

Back | Cover

This flyer uses bold typography, color, and imagery to communicate the importance of composting and sustainable waste practices. The design balances clear information with visual appeal, making the message accessible and engaging. The project reflects my interest in environmental awareness and using graphic design to educate and inspire action.

Holiday Flyer

I volunteered to design a holiday-themed flyer for Suffield Community Aid, creating both print and social media versions to encourage local residents to sponsor households during the season. The design combines festive visuals, clear messaging, and an engaging layout to inspire community participation and support. This project allowed me to use my graphic design skills to give back and make a positive impact.

Non-Profit Campaign

For this nonprofit fundraiser project, I designed a comprehensive graphic campaign for the World Wildlife Fund, including a poster, flyer, web banner, and t-shirt merchandise. The designs incorporate visual elements that reflect the organization’s mission to protect wildlife and natural habitats. A key feature of the flyer is a perforated voting section, allowing participants to easily tear off and submit their vote for the event. This project emphasizes thoughtful, mission-driven design while creating engaging materials that encourage community participation and support for conservation efforts.

Poster

Web Ad

Back of tab | Back of brochure | Cover

Inside of brochure with a tearable voting tab

Merchandise

Macdonald's Woods

Font Poster

For this poster, I explored the Futura typeface, drawn to its geometric, clean lines and historical significance. I designed the poster to reflect the art movement contemporary to Futura’s creation, considering both the style and the purpose of the typeface at the time. The project combines typography, historical context, and visual composition to create a design that honors the font’s legacy while showcasing its enduring aesthetic appeal.