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I am a branding expert dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, designers and students build thriving careers in graphic design. Whether you’re looking to elevate your skills, refine your portfolio or align your work with your unique creative voice, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.

Over the years, I’ve worked closely with brands, founders and aspiring designers to shape compelling visual identities and career-ready portfolios. My experience includes mentoring students and professionals from top design institutions including School of Visual Arts (SVA), Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Parsons School of Design, Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), ArtCenter College of Design, Pratt Institute and more. From developing strategic brand systems and visual storytelling to preparing standout portfolios for internships, freelance opportunities and creative careers, I bring an industry-informed approach that blends design expertise with thoughtful mentorship.

Explore my courses and resources to strengthen your creative practice, build confidence in your work and create a career that reflects your vision.

 
“I love to create, teach, lecture, give workshops and share my knowledge and expertise in branding.”
— Anita
 

ELEVATE your portfolio

Whether you’re a designer or student, this offering is created to support your portfolio and projects. From identifying your strengths to helping you shape your creative voice into a portfolio that gets you the job or client you want, we’ll focus on what matters most for your goals.

Together, we’ll review your current work, decide what to keep, what needs improvement and identify new project ideas that strengthen your portfolio.

This can include:

  • Refining an existing branding project

  • Expanding a project to show more strategic and creative depth

  • Creating new work that better aligns with your design goals

All sessions are remote and tailored to your pace and goals with ongoing support available as per your specific needs. Reach out for more details, single session or packages for discounted rates. Let’s get started!

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Branding coach

For creative professionals; designers, design studios and entrepreneurs, this offering is built to support you at every stage of the branding process. Whether you’re working on a client project, developing your own brand or just starting a business, you will get strategic clarity, creative direction and expert feedback so that you can make clear decisions and deliver more refined, confident work.

This can include guidance from the ground up or simply a second set of experienced eyes at critical points. The goal is to help you elevate your process and outcomes, without second-guessing your direction.

This can include:

  • Your unique factor: Brand strategy guidance and positioning clarity for your business or project

  • Creative direction for phases such as logo development, visual systems, digital and print touchpoints

  • Constructive feedback on work-in-progress

  • Troubleshooting when you feel stuck or unsure how to move forward

Whether you need ongoing support or targeted input at a key moment,
this is a collaborative space to strengthen your thinking, sharpen your execution and deliver work you stand behind with confidence.
Let’s get started!

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Courses at School of Visual Arts (SVA)

Through my engaging branding courses at SVA, I reveal the creative processes, strategies and industry best practices that drive real-world success. My students range from professional designers and freelancers to design students and creatives across all disciplines.

My continuing education courses are open to anyone, from anywhere whether you’re a design professional looking to sharpen your skills or just starting your design journey. Branding courses are online and in-person. The Summer 2026 semester begins in June.

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