MEREDITH PANGRACE
Award-winning designer with 20+ years experience building meaningful visual identities, editorial systems, and communication campaigns for cultural, non-profit, and government organizations. Skilled at bridging creative concepting with production-ready execution. Experienced collaborator, studio leader, published author, and educator.
EXPERIENCE
VISITING INSTRUCTOR OF ARTS & HUMANITIES; LAKE ERIE COLLEGE, OH — 2025-present
Full-time instructor responsible for developing and teaching curriculum in graphic design, branding, typography, advertising design, and packaging across introductory to advanced levels. Create lectures, demonstrations, and project briefs that emphasize conceptual thinking, visual problem-solving, and professional workflow in Adobe Creative Cloud. Provide ongoing critique, mentorship, and individualized guidance to support students’ growth as emerging designers. Collaborate with department leadership on course sequencing, learning outcomes, and student portfolio development.
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER, MIND & MEDIA; ALEXANDRIA, VA — 2023-2025
Design visual identities, campaign collateral, reports, and training modules for government agencies and nonprofit organizations. Lead concept development for public awareness and workforce initiatives, ensuring clarity, accessibility, and mission alignment. Collaborate closely with researchers, writers, and instructional designers to produce cohesive communication systems that meet federal quality standards and reach national audiences.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR, MAP CREATIVE, LLC.; CLEVELAND, OH — 2012-present
Founded and led a multidisciplinary design studio specializing in publication design, brand identity, and web development. Directed visual strategy for Belt Publishing and Your Teen Media, designing 80+ book interiors and covers, establishing brand systems, and overseeing production workflows. Managed client relationships, budgets, project calendars, and creative teams, guiding small businesses and nonprofits through branding, digital presence, and print production.
SENIOR ART DIRECTOR, BOONDOCK WALKER, CLEVELAND OH — 2009-2012
Developed brand concepts and marketing creative for regional and national clients across food, hospitality, finance, and consumer sectors. Produced integrated design solutions for print, digital, and social media applications. Worked directly with strategy and copy teams to shape messaging-driven visual storytelling.
ART DIRECTOR, CLEVELAND SCENE — 2001-2009
Led editorial art direction for a weekly publication with a fast-paced production schedule. Designed award-winning covers and feature layouts, and commissioned illustrators and photographers to create compelling visual narratives. Maintained brand cohesion while evolving visual style over several editorial cycles. Expertly managed production workflows, prepress, and vendor coordination.
INTERACTIVE DESIGNER, EDR MEDIA/BEACHWOOD STUDIOS — 1999-2001
Created interface designs and interactive media experiences for museum installations, corporate environments, and web platforms. Notable projects included interactive displays for The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and retail media content for Best Buy. Worked collaboratively with content developers, writers, and AV technicians to ensure seamless user engagement.
EDUCATION
COLLEGE OF WOOSTER — BACHELOR OF LIBERAL ARTS, STUDIO ART; DEPARTMENTAL HONORS
Additional coursework in graphic arts software (Cuyahoga Community College, Publishing Solutions) and business (John Carroll University). Early design experience includes internships with Interview Magazine (design/production department) and serving as a studio assistant to SoHo-based painter Nancy Brett. Recently completed a master classes in AI for Designers.
SKILLS
Design & Creative:
Brand Identity · Editorial & Publication Design · Campaign Creative · Art Direction · Print Production · Web and Interactive · Packaging Deisgn · E-Learning ·Animation
AI-Enhanced Design: Masterclass coursework in AI for Designers, Sora, MidJourney, and Krea with strong prompt-writing and workflow integration skills.
Software:
Adobe Creative Suite (expert level) · Figma · Storyline Articulate · Microsoft Full Suite· Google Full Suite
Adobe Creative Suite (expert level) · Figma · Storyline Articulate · Microsoft Full Suite· Google Full Suite
Web & Digital:
WordPress · Squarespace · Shopify · Kajabi · Email Marketing Platforms · Basic Analytics & SEO · Storyline Articulate
WordPress · Squarespace · Shopify · Kajabi · Email Marketing Platforms · Basic Analytics & SEO · Storyline Articulate
Collaboration & Leadership:
Client Communication · Project Planning & Coordination · Vendor & Printer Liaison · Creative Team Guidance · Presentation & Workshop · Teaching & Training
Client Communication · Project Planning & Coordination · Vendor & Printer Liaison · Creative Team Guidance · Presentation & Workshop · Teaching & Training