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INGREDIENTS:
Figma • Responsive Design • Design Systems • Adobe Creative Cloud • Photoshop • Illustrator • InDesign • After Effects • Premiere • Digital Marketing • Social Media Content Creation • Illustration • Print Design • Canva • CapCut • Spline • Light Animation • Nomad Sculpt • 3D modeling

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Hello :)

I'm Taylor Chism

I am an innovative designer with 7+ years of experience crafting intuitive, pixel-perfect digital designs. Skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma, with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive and impactful visual communications. Passionate about developing strong brand identities and fostering collaboration to drive successful marketing outcomes. 

UI/UX Design
I craft intuitive digital experiences through thoughtful interfaces, seamless user flows, and visually cohesive systems.
Brand Creation & Extension
I build and evolve brand identities that capture a company’s voice, ensuring consistency across every touchpoint.
Illustration & Custom Art
I create original artwork and illustrations that add personality, storytelling, and visual distinction to projects.
Marketing Material
I design compelling print and digital assets—from ads to brochures—that drive engagement and amplify campaigns.
Print Design
I craft visually compelling print designs that combine thoughtful layout, typography, and imagery to communicate brand stories with clarity and impact.
Social Media Content
I develop visually engaging, platform-optimized content that grows communities and strengthens online presence.

Areas of Focus

Click the focus area below to learn more about each skillset.

Experience

​Illinois Leadership Center  –  Lead Designer (2017-2020)

MAIP  –  Designer Alumni (Summer 2020)

AMSP  –  Brand Designer (Summer 2020)

Bounteous  –  Brand Designer (2020-2021)

Coca Cola - UI Designer (2021-2022)

Wawa  -  Lead Product Designer (2022-2024)

Paradigm  -  Freelance Designer (2024-2025)

Plan B - UI Design Freelancer (2025-Current)

Software

General Software

  • Adobe CC: Photoshop | Illustrator | Indesign | After Effects 

  •  Procreate | Cap Cut | Canva

  • PowerPoint | Google Slides

UI/UX

  • Figma | Framer | Wordpress | Squarespace | Wix | Shopify

Other

  • Nomad Sculpt | Spline | Midjourney | ChatGPT 

Peer Reviews

Don't take it from me, check out what even my work peers have to say...

As a designer, Taylor’s attention to detail, creativity, and ability to articulate ideas are exceptional. She is deeply perceptive and has an innate talent for understanding exactly what a client is asking for.

Mhairi Robertson

Lead Designer, Bounteous

From gelling with the team and adapting to how we work, to her responsiveness and communication with our internal clients and managing her work, to doing work outside of the typical design activities, she’s just been excellent!

Christopher Ottinger

Creative Lead, Wawa

Taylor is a solid designer and team player who makes it easy to set her in motion and let her go, she is quick with a question if the need or concern arises and thoughtfully incorporates any feedback into the next iteration of a project.

Scott Oeschger

Creative Director - Bounteous

Not only has Taylor provided excellent work from a technical standpoint, but she has been a big help in working with others and the board to provide creative input for some of our crucial communications. She is a great person, very eager and willing to work, and very collaborative.

Thomas R. Kennedy

Former Executive Director, American Society of Media Photographers

As a Graphic Designer, Taylor has been instrumental in the development and implementation of an enhanced branding standard for the ILC. She is an individual of significant thoughtfulness and high integrity, with a keen intellect.

Markus Kelly

Assistant Director, The Illinois Leadership Center

Let's Get In Touch!

Have any design needs? Look no further. Get in contact so we can discuss the best ways I can help you today.

815-342-6761

Let's Get In Touch!

815-342-6761

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