Creative Direction & Strategy
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Studio INK Launch

Studio INK Launch

Studio INK launched in August of 2014 as Hallmark’s brand to engage millennials. I lead the art direction of the line, curating art from upcoming artists and writers, to create an eclectic mix of cards that encourage sending beyond birthdays. The Studio INK brand was fresh, fun and unexpected. It was successful in changing perceptions of Hallmark to a new consumer base and became a multimillion-dollar card line.

Roles: Creative Strategy, Art Direction 

My Impact on Studio INK:

  • Pioneered new ways to create content with our visual and editorial studios

  • Encouraged working outside of job titles to get fresh perspectives

  • Found and maintained successful freelance partnerships

  • Led creative direction and strategy for events, marketing activations, and contests

  • Pushed the style and voice of the product into new places for Hallmark

  • Shopper data proved we over-indexed with millennials, driving incremental sales for everyday and season programs

Art and Writing © Hallmark Cards


Studio INK Product

Roles: Creative Strategy, Art Direction 


Studio INK at the Uptown Art Fair - Minneapolis

Roles: Creative Strategy, Art Direction