Amy Linn

Creative Director | Designer

Napa, CA, USA
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.

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.
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
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