“Allison demonstrated the unique ability to create projects that were not only well designed, but also contained more important elements — personality and soul. These establish an emotional connection between the client and their target audience.”

- Brian Haselton, Creative Director

I am an ENFP personality type which may be helpful to know when considering your team. I am a brand builder, a people person and a senior-level art director and multidisciplinary designer. I have a passion for people and understanding motives, developing strategy, direction and visual design. l root for healthy team spirit, collaboration, storytelling and play. From non-profits and start-ups to global organizations, I build effective and thoughtful design strategies and principles that solve a problem.

SERVICES

Creative direction, art direction, senior-level design across multiple disciplines, brand ID and development, visual systems, color consult, Web / UI, packaging / CPG, print is not dead, photo shoots and styling, team development

BRANDS

Nike, Nike SB, Umpqua, AMD, World Centric, Tillamook, Alden’s Organic Ice Cream, Discogs, Wacom, McDonald’s, Chobani, Ford, Glove, Lowe’s, Volkswagen, Harley Davidson, Habitat for Humanity

STORY

I graduated from the Art Institute (Charlotte) with a degree in Graphic Design. After completing many courses in Design History, Art History, Color Theory, Package Design, Figure Drawing, Printmaking, Typography, Photography and Visual Identity, I’m still an eager learner. It’s everywhere. Mission driven work, music, travel, exercise, food & beverage, nature, pattern, deliciously curved letters and heartfelt words excite me.

TIDBITS

A creative by heart since age 7, I began working independently in 2012 and registered the business as Studio Ox, LLC in the state of Oregon. After birthing that business, I birthed an amazing son in 2017. Then, the pandemic. Life is full of interesting challenges and opportunities. My extraverted personality, enthusiastic spirit, and flexible mindset enable me to meet them head on and pivot when needed.

RECENT Accomplishments

After many years of living in Portland, I made it to Crater Lake’s bike holiday, Ride The Rim, two years in a row.
In 2024, I biked around the lake, 33 miles. I went into the ride with a few unknowns and I was humbled to close the loop. In September 2025, I rode 35 miles with max elevation at 7,854 ft., feeling that elevation but took to the climbs more easily, but not yet easy. I was lucky to swim in the lake and drink from it, too. The cherry on top was a post-ride hailstorm and a nighttime epic moonbow. If you also have a passion for preserving National Parks, please take action at Nationalparks.org or supporting Friends of Crater Lake.

“Allison is the whole package. Professional, enormous talent and a conceptual approach to her work. She has always thought out all of the elements and how they work into the greater design/concept. I was always impressed with her ideas and the quality of her work. She is excellent in client presentations. The clients respond to her smart approach and logical way of explaining the work. She is also just a joy to be around. She has a positive personality and quick smile. I absolutely recommend Allison for any creative position or project.”

- Patti Bateman, Design Director, HMH

“She is always the professional and a pleasure to work with. From her thoughtful designs and process to her impeccable organization, she nails it for her clients every time. I highly recommend Allison for your next design project."

- Amy Phelps, Nike Design Recruiter, Production & Graphic Arts