Independent Graphic Design Professional
Greater Seattle Area
- Current
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- Freelance Graphic Designer at Lolalu Design (Self-employed)
- Past
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- Online Production Artist at Seattle Times
- Associate User Interface Designer at Vulcan, Inc
- Graphic Designer at Health Club Pros
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- Education
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- American Intercontinental University
- Lake Washington Technical College
- Newport Jr.-Sr. High School
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Anita Elder’s Summary
Why I do what I do:
There are two things I’m passionate about in my work: providing good-looking designs and keeping it affordable.
Before becoming a designer, I worked as an administrative assistant and often had to find someone to create printed materials for the company. More often than not, the designer quoted a price that was beyond my company’s reach. If I found someone within our budget, the work reflected the lower cost. Plus, paying for cheaper service usually meant it took longer to get a response to an email or voice mail message.
Exasperated, I started doing more and more of the work myself and eventually took some classes. I loved being back in school and made the decision to pursue a degree. Now I offer my clients attractive designs that get results without blowing their budget.
I see myself as a one-stop shop for clients since I offer both print and web design services. This saves them time that they can use to concentrate on other aspects of their business. Clients can also count on me to be responsive to them and they often receive a reply within minutes. I know I’ve accomplished my project goal when a client refers others to me. It’s the greatest compliment they can give me!
So what’s with the name, Lolalu?
When I was trying to come up with a name for my freelance business, I remembered that another designer combined the names of her dogs. I have two cats: Rico and Lola. Ricola was taken and I didn’t want to be associated with the cough drop company, so I decided to only use Lola’s name. Lolalu is one of the pet names I use when I sing to her.
Anita Elder’s Specialties:
• Print coordination and production
• Branding/Logos
• Web design & development
• e-newsletters
• Flash programming
• Layout experience
• Creative comps and mock-ups
• Track record delivering work on time and within budget
• Experience working with technical staff to implement creative
Anita Elder’s Experience
Anita Elder’s Education
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American Intercontinental University
BFA , Visual Communications , 2003 — 2004
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Lake Washington Technical College
AAS , Multimedia Design & Production , 2000 — 2003
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Newport Jr.-Sr. High School
High School Diploma , Business , 1971 — 1977
Additional Information
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Anita Elder’s Interests:
photography, travel, volunteering, reading, hiking, computers, design, art, music, accordion, keyboard, recorder
Anita Elder’s Groups:
BNI, Mountaineers, Seattle Area Freelance Designers, Interlaken Trailblazers, American Volkssport Association, eWomen
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Biznik: business networking that doesn't suck. -
Volt Northwest
Anita Elder’s Honors:
Featured artist in the September 2003 issue of PhotoShop User Magazine
2nd Place Winner for "Wistful Tiger" at the Northwest Camera Club's annual convention
Anita Elder’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
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