Storytelling
Publication Design
•   Built motion graphics for an online literacy program
Typography   •   Branded literacy program with team of designers including illustration,
Color Theory   typography, color palette, and voice over
Animation   •   Collectively designed over 30 videos to be implemented within
Basic HTML & CSS the literacy program
Amanda Collins Graphic Designer
amandacollinsdesign.com
amandacollinsdesign@gmail.com
p. 508.847.0988


May 12, 2021   Tell us about the best design piece from   Tap Inwas my favorite project 3 years ago and today it remains #1 in my list
your portfolio.   of "best work." Tap In, which I created as my Senior Capstone at Champlain
College, is a hands-on campaign that targeted craft brewers who had not
invested in branding or designers. There is some serious competition out
there with breweries popping up every which way, making a strong brand
all the more imperative.

With this idea, I decided to create a selection of beers along with a tap
handle for a visual representation of what various cans could look like when
considering everything you would in a brand: audience, color, typography,
spirit, message. I fabricated everything shown on my own using large format
adhesive-backed printing, a CNC router, and a laser engraver.

One reason I believe I still feel so proud of this work was due to conceptualizing this idea and doing the process myself from start to finish.


Where do you find inspiration?   Short answer: everywhere. One of the best aspects of design in 2021 is
design is everywhere you look--streets, houses, gardens, yoga sequences,
ski resorts, menus, cameras, backpacks. As a creative person, I don't have to think twice about examining the stitching of a jacket at REI. Inspiration is all
around us at all times. I am just a person who has the priviledge of noticing it.


What makes you a good designer?   What makes me a good designer is my ability to wear many hats, and wear
them well, in a role. I am comfortable working within perimeters of style
guides, under pressure or intense deadlines, and as a friendly team member.
What makes me a great designer is my ability to push a brand's boundaries and create meaningful work that resonates with audiences.


Why do you want to work for   I am yet another transplant who came to Denver looking for the same thing:
Topo Designs?   city life and access to the mountains. All my favorite things to do are outside.
Working for Topo Designs would mean bringing a sense of my passion to people looking for ways to enhance their outdoor experiences. I would love to bring my hard-working energy to your team and create thoughtf ul brand
experiences to keep your consumers coming back for more.

Motion Designer

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Amanda Collins

Emergent Media Center at Champlain College

Champlain College

University of the Arts London