My Philosophy

Mission & Goals

I believe that the beauty of design lies in its ability to adapt, to learn from the past, and to innovate for the future. By embracing both the familiar and the unknown, I aim to craft designs that not only meet the brief, but inspire the next one; all while resonating on a deeper, more personal level. I design for impact.

Whether it’s connecting with the consumer through compelling brand storytelling, sparking inspiration within fellow creatives, or aiding professionals from industries like tech, agriculture, or healthcare in effectively communicating their ideas. The power of design is its ability to transcend its medium and speak to the unique needs of diverse audiences, creating experiences that affirm human-values, are impactful, and spur action.

EDUCATION

2016 - 2020
Vernon Hills High School | Vernon Hills, IL

2020 - 2024
Drake University | Des Moines, IA

  • College of Arts & Sciences

  • Zimpleman College of Science & Business Administration

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

  • Minor in Marketing

  • Minor in Art History

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

2019
Sunbathing | First Place Blue Ribbon Award

  • Midwest Photography Exhibition | Volo Bog State Natural Area, Volo, IL

2019
Untitled | Digital Photography

  • Highland Park Art Center | Northern Suburban District Student Art Show

2021
False Cravings | 50th Annual Student Juried Exhibition

  • Anderson Gallery | Drake University, Des Moines, IA

2022
Afraid of Modern | Second Prize

  • 51st Annual Student Juried Exhibition | Anderson Gallery | Drake University, Des Moines, IA

2024
Detached | March 24th - April 14th

  • 53rd Annual Student Juried Exhibition | Anderson Gallery | Drake University, Des Moines, IA

2024
Orbital | 1st Place - Best in Show

  • 53rd Annual Student Juried Exhibition | Anderson Gallery | Drake University, Des Moines, IA

2024
My Brain Feels Like Bubblegum | March 24th - April 14th

  • 53rd Annual Student Juried Exhibition | Anderson Gallery | Drake University, Des Moines, IA

2024
Textures of Life | September 1st - December 14th

  • Solo Fine Art Studio Exhibit | St. John’s Lutheran Church | Des Moines, IA

AWARDS AND HONORS

2018
Zenith | Mickey Finns | Silent Art Auction

2019
Sunbathing | Volo Bog | First Place Blue Ribbon Award

2020
Milton Glaser Graphic Design Award

2021
Most Outstanding Leadership Award | Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute

2022
Drake Relays 2022 | Lead Graphic Designer

2022
Afraid of Modern | Second Prize | 51st Annual Student Juried Exhibition

2023
Pinnacle Award | Best Entertainment Magazine Spread

  • Drake Magazine | College Media Association | Pacemaker Finalist

2024
Orbital | 1st Place - Best in Show | 53rd Annual Student Juried Exhibition

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESS

2023
ART FOR ALL

  • Words by Colson Thayer | Designed by Patrick Lucas

  • Drake Magazine | College Media Association - Pinnacle Award

2023
Bookstores With A Purpose

  • Words by Colson Thayer | Designed by Patrick Lucas

  • Drake Magazine | Pacemaker Finalist

2023
Married Musicians

  • Words by Sarah Jamil | Designed by Patrick Lucas

  • Drake Magazine | Pacemaker Finalist

2022
Sean Downey Exhibition | Video Recorded Artist Lecture Series

  • Anderson Gallery | Drake University

2024
“Drake Students Design Dogtown Light Show”

  • Article in The Times Delphic | Drake University Newspaper

  • Written by Norah Judson

PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATIONS

2019
Album Cover | "The Grnbrier Album" - Grnbrier

2020
Single Cover | "i see" - love seat

2020
Single Cover | "Reborn" - Izzihot | production - ayedagz

2021
Project Cover | "Sending Blessings" - N.C Palma | Palma Media Group®

2022
Drake Relays 2022 | Lead Graphic Designer

  • Student Activities Board | Drake University

2024
Dogtown Lights Project | Des Moines, IA

  • InvestDSM | Wells Fargo | OO Group

2023
Logo & Brand Identity Creation | Des Moines, IA

  • Consumer Mental Well-Being | Marketing Research Organization/Group

2024
Logo Creation | Northbrook, IL

  • Dovetail Wealth Partners | Avista Wealth Management LLC | Glenn Farkas

2023 / 2024
Map Illustration | Chicago, IL

  • Schreiber Branning Weiss | North Shore Chicago Real Estate

2024
Setup, Photography, and Videography

  • 16 Pianos in Surround Sound by Nathan Felix | Des Moines, IA

  • Anderson Gallery | Drake University

2024
Acts of Projection | Magic Lantern Shows & The U.S. Civil War

  • Des Moines, IA | Artifact Research, Thematic Text Development & Design, Exhibit Layout

  • Curatorial Art History Capstone Exhibition | Anderson Gallery | Drake University

2025
Chromo-Lithographic Preparator, Assistant Curator

  • Race Making: American Advertising Trade Cards and Chinese Identity | Des Moines, IA

  • Chinese American Museum of Chicago | Chinatown, Chicago, IL