Megan Prusynski

Current

Blog Columnist at Green Options
Web Designer at PETA
Graphic & Web Designer at Ahimsa Creative

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Past

Graphic/Web Design Intern at IdahoSTARS

Education

University of Idaho

Recommended

2 people have recommended Megan

Connections

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Industry

Graphic Design

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Megan Prusynski’s Summary

I am an independent graphic and web designer specializing in finding sustainable design solutions for clients that, like me, are interested in making our world a better place. I have over three years of experience in both in-house and freelance design.

I am currently in the process of starting my own business and doing what I love full-time.

Megan Prusynski’s Specialties:

Green and sustainable graphic design, standards-based web design, branding and design for non-profits and sustainable small companies, creating and writing blogs, and copywriting.

Megan Prusynski’s Experience

Blog Columnist

Green Options

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Renewables & Environment industry)

January 2007 — Present (2 years 7 months)

I have been writing a weekly article for Green Options since January 2007. I took a hiatus to travel for six months and returned in February 2008. You can read my articles on the Green Options network here: http://greenoptions.com/author/meganprusynski
Web Designer

PETA

(Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

September 2005 — Present (3 years 11 months)

My job includes updating, maintaining, and designing many web sites for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, the world's largest animal rights organization. The position requires knowledge of web design standards (XHTML & CSS), Flash, XML, and a dedication to improving the lives of animals.
Graphic & Web Designer

Ahimsa Creative

(Graphic Design industry)

June 2003 — Present (6 years 2 months)

I have been freelancing throughout my career and am currently working on turning my independent design work into a sustainable business. I focus on working with clients that, like me, want to have a positive impact on the world: non-profits, grassroots organizations, and small green businesses.
Graphic/Web Design Intern

IdahoSTARS

(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

April 2004 — August 2005 (1 year 5 months)

IdahoSTARS is a non-profit project promoting quality child care in the state of Idaho. I was responsible for designing their web site, promotional materials, and advertising as the design intern.

Megan Prusynski’s Education

University of Idaho

BFA , Graphic & Interface Design , 2001 — 2005

Activities and Societies:

AIGA Student Group (Senior President 2004-2005, Secretary 2004), UI Honors Program, Compassion Speaks (animal rights club)

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Megan Prusynski’s Interests:

good design, art, tree hugging, hiking, backpacking, camping, travel, reading, writing, crafting, learning, yoga/pilates, snowboarding, alternative energy, organic gardening, activism