Erika Leggett

Graphic Design

Erika Leggett works as a graphic designer in her native city of Beaumont, Texas. She completed her Bachelors of Fine Arts in Graphic Design in Spring 2017 from Lamar University. Leggett combines the styling from traditional studio art disciplines, such as pen and ink illustration work and painting with computer editing software, to create an organic design while maintaining a modern aesthetic relevant to contemporary viewers.

Currently, Leggett's graphic design focuses on developing designs with the user’s experience in mind. She personally aspires to share with the community at large quality designs that improve users’ interaction experiences and visual environment. Movements throughout the history of graphic design, paired with design thinking methods, the elements of art, and the principles of design serve as constant sources of inspiration for graphic design solutions.

Leggett's talents encompass a variety of disciplines, including graphic design, photography, illustration, and watercoloring, as well as design thinking and solutions.

Work Experience

Freelance

Graphic Design

Created media and brand identity graphics, including event branding for multiple concerts and recruitment collateral materials, such as posters, yers, banners, t-shirts, social media, and website graphics. Also designed museum exhibit literature and album covers for musicians. Clients include:

2015–Present - Electronic State University
2016 - Humane Society of Southeast Texas
2014–2016 - Lamar University College Panhellenic Council
2014–2015 - Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, Lamar University
2014 - Texas Energy Museum
2014 - Present Texas, United States

Freelance

Portrait Photographer

2012 - Present Beaumont, Texas, United States

Texas Energy Museum

Student Interpreter / Intern

2012 - July 2017 Texas, United States

Tees2urdoor

Lead Graphic Designer

July 2017 - July 2018 Texas, United States

Traditions Photography

Portrait Photographer

July 2018 - Present Texas, United States

Education

Lamar University

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design

August 2012 - May 2017 Texas, United States

Languages

English (Native),

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite:, Bridge, Digital SLR, Dreamweaver, Film SLR, Idea Articulation, Illustration, Illustrator, Indesign, Lightroom, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Powerpoint, Word,

Involvement

2016–Present - Alpha Delta Pi Alumnae Association, Beaumont, TX

2016–Present - Order of Omega, Secretary

2013–2016 - Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, Delta Beta Chapter, Lamar University
Historian, New Member Sponsor, Relay for Ronald Decorations Chair

2014–Present - Kappa Pi International Honorary Art Fraternity, Secretary

2012 - Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society

2012 - Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Inc.

2012–2013 - Lamar University Press Newspaper, Staff and Contributor

Exhibitions

2017 - “Mind Garden – Senior Thesis Exhibition”
Dishman Art Museum, Beaumont, TX

2016 - “Get Out The Vote”
SOL Gallery, Beaumont, TX

2016 - “Export: Graphic Design in Southeast Texas”
Dishman Art Museum, Beaumont, TX

2015 - “John Alexander Paint Studio Dedication”
SOL Gallery, Beaumont, TX