Owner, Bride Design and Design Consultant
Syracuse, New York Area
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- Pen and Paper! Graphic Designer and Media Relations at Sweet Talk Boutique
- Owner at Bride Design
- Past
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- Art Director at Medical World Communications
- Graphic Designer at North Park University
- Lecturer in Art at North Park University
- Graphic Designer at Rosen Publishing
- Education
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- Alfred University
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Erin Nowak’s Summary
Erin McKenna Nowak received a Bachelor of Fine Arts, with a focus on graphic design and printmaking from Alfred University in 1995. Working in New York City, Chicago and Providence, RI, Erin has been everything from a children’s book designer to the art director of several medical magazines. In 2004 Erin started Bride Design, a company that creates unique, handmade wedding stationery and accessories reflecting the personal style and romance of each individual couple she works with.
In the summer of 2004 Erin met Jennifer Comfort, owner and sugar artist at She Takes The Cake. Jen introduced the fabulous idea of an edible invitation to Erin and suddenly the Invitastion™ was born! The paper and pen to Jen's butter and sugar, Erin designs the stunning invites that these cookies deliver to your guests. Check out these delightful treats and much, much, more at http://sweettalk boutique.com.
Erin continues to be inspired by the world around her each and every day. She is constantly coming up with new designs and cherishes every opportunity she gets to create.
Erin Nowak’s Specialties:
stationery design, extensive book and magazine design experience, publication design, in-house corporate and non-profit communications, corporate identity and branding, catalog design, hand and computer-generated illustration, fine arts and graphic design instruction, public speaking, and internet marketing
Erin Nowak’s Experience
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Pen and Paper! Graphic Designer and Media Relations
Sweet Talk Boutique
(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Food & Beverages industry)
April 2007 — Present (2 years 8 months)
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Owner
Bride Design
(Design industry)
July 2003 — Present (6 years 5 months)
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Art Director
Medical World Communications
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Publishing industry)
September 2001 — July 2003 (1 year 11 months)
Provided creative leadership for three monthly trade publications: Clinical Lab Products, Medical Imaging, and 24x7, by developing each issue’s overall artistic theme, including color palette, layout style and typographic models for article spreads and sections.
Created and implemented cover art, while working with editorial and art staff to design graphic elements and artistic interpretations of inside stories and sections.
Inspected each issue at various stages of production and worked with production staff to ensure that all graphic elements were properly integrated into the final layout and film.
Located, hired and guided freelance photographers and illustrators, while making sure all artwork met the company’s ethical, journalistic and administrative requirements. -
Graphic Designer
North Park University
(Educational Institution; Design industry)
January 1998 — September 2001 (3 years 9 months)
Artistically guided more than 1,000 projects from conception to printed piece as the only designer in an in-house communications office.
Designed all university materials, art directed photography and created original illustrations (both freehand and computer generated) for use in publications and on the web.
Consulted directly with clients and worked closely with service bureaus and printers on film production, paper selection, and delivery. -
Lecturer in Art
North Park University
(Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Higher Education industry)
September 1998 — May 2001 (2 years 9 months)
Created the curriculum and served as instructor for Advertising Design I, II and III.
Served as a faculty sponsor for students on internship and an advisor to students pursuing independent courses of study in commercial art.
Developed a “service learning” program, that provides students with real-life experience through designing publications and advertisements for non-profit community organizations. -
Graphic Designer
Rosen Publishing
(Publishing industry)
May 1995 — October 1997 (2 years 6 months)
Designed book covers and insides for PowerKids Press, a line of non-fiction books for children, meeting strict deadlines and producing approximately 72 books a year.
Erin Nowak’s Education
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Alfred University
BFA , Graphic Design, Printmaking, Women's Studies , 1991 — 1995
Additional Information
Erin Nowak’s Websites:
Erin Nowak’s Groups:
Women TIES, Syracuse Chamber of Commerce
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Erin Nowak’s Honors:
Chosen as one of five Alfred University students to attend the 1995 International Design Comference at Aspen.
Erin Nowak’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- expertise requests
- business deals
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