Amy Linn
Creative Director | Designer
Napa, CA, USA
707-363-4254
be.net/LinnDesignStudio
I thrive on being able to problem solve with creative ideas. Sure, I can make something look beautiful or cool or expensive, but uncovering the bigger problem leads to a bigger and better solution.
I work as a creative partner by connecting the dots - by seeing the space between here and there that not everyone sees. I'm always looking at the big picture while paying attention to the details.
I love packaging design but know that the experience of a brand goes way beyond the label, the bottle or the box.
I work as a creative partner by connecting the dots - by seeing the space between here and there that not everyone sees. I'm always looking at the big picture while paying attention to the details.
I love packaging design but know that the experience of a brand goes way beyond the label, the bottle or the box.
Work Experience
Linn Design Studio
Founder | Creative Director
Linn Design Studio is a boutique graphic design studio, located in downtown Napa, California.
We create top shelf branding and packaging for the wine industry.
Our studio is a light-filled, vintage 1909 historic building in oldtown Napa.
We are fortunate to work in Napa where we are surrounded by good food, great wine and are within walking distance from home.
Napa is 50 miles north of San Francisco - close enough to be able to day trip to museums and nightlife and yet tucked away in the middle of the Napa Valley, which seems like a world away.
We create top shelf branding and packaging for the wine industry.
Our studio is a light-filled, vintage 1909 historic building in oldtown Napa.
We are fortunate to work in Napa where we are surrounded by good food, great wine and are within walking distance from home.
Napa is 50 miles north of San Francisco - close enough to be able to day trip to museums and nightlife and yet tucked away in the middle of the Napa Valley, which seems like a world away.
1997
- Present
California, United States
Colonna Farrell Design
Senior Designer
Designed award-winning wine and specialty food packaging and print materials for Colonna Farrell Design (now known as CF Napa). Clients included: Napa Valley Mustard, Fife, Bacio Divino, Elliott Vineyards, Beringer, Pezzi King, Mrs. Dennison's, Domaine Chandon, Jarvis and Nobilo of New Zeland and many more. Worked with calligraphers, photographers, illustrators and production staff to assure design standards and final output. Started as an Intern during college and worked up to Senior Designer position.
1990
- 1998
St Helena, California, United States
Napa Porchfest
Communications & Design Volunteer
I volunteer my time and skills to Napa Porchfest - a beloved music event that occurs every year in Downtown Napa and attracts about 15,000 people.
Through the years of working on Porchfest, I've been able to help significantly increase our fundraising efforts and helped to build the brand.
I've created:
• Logo, website, maps, downloads, online databases, signage, online store
• Created merchandise:, including t-shirts, posters, stickers
• Grown our following on Social media with Messaging and graphics
• Help to organize information with forms and communication
Through the years of working on Porchfest, I've been able to help significantly increase our fundraising efforts and helped to build the brand.
I've created:
• Logo, website, maps, downloads, online databases, signage, online store
• Created merchandise:, including t-shirts, posters, stickers
• Grown our following on Social media with Messaging and graphics
• Help to organize information with forms and communication
January 2017
- Present
California, United States
Education
California State University, Chico
Bachelor of Arts in Communication - with an emphasis in Visual Design
While studying at Chico, I spent a summer in Florence, Italy - a dream come true for someone who loves art, architecture, culture, language and history!
Chico, California, United States
Awards
Print Design Magazine
Regional Design Annual - The Far West
Top Ten Packages
Benny
Best of Show
Skills
Branding,
Packaging,
Strategic Branding,
Wine Label Design,
How I Help
Packaging Design
Brand Identity & Design
Logo Design
Collateral Design
Signage Design
Brand Identity & Design
Logo Design
Collateral Design
Signage Design