Meg is a software engineer turned designer with a passion for crafting seamless, intuitive experiences. She has worked in all stages of development; project management, QA, development, and infrastructure, giving her a unique perspective on how things work under the hood. After years in engineering, Meg realized her true calling lay in blending analytical thinking with creativity, so she shifted her focus to design. She thrives on solving problems, simplifying the seemingly chaotic, and proving that less is always more. She loves creating projects, products, and partnerships that feel effortless and bring joy to the people who use them.

She approaches design the same way she approaches life—with curiosity, adaptability, and a deep appreciation for the journey. As a marathon runner and avid hiker, she knows that the best experiences, whether on a trail or in a digital space, should be intuitive, rewarding, and built to go the distance. For her, great design isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about creating something that feels natural, sparks joy, and makes people’s lives a little easier.

Cringey. Probably won’t delete later. ❤️ Still existing out of class/work. #proofoflife
Cringey. Probably won’t delete later. ❤️ Still existing out of class/work. #proofoflife
Branding collab with some of my favorite people @k8meinke and @sarahdegraff. Kansas City is looking to acquire a WNBA team, let me introduce you to The Flyers. Inspired by KC aviation history, we set out to create a brand that captures the essenc
Branding collab with some of my favorite people @k8meinke and @sarahdegraff. Kansas City is looking to acquire a WNBA team, let me introduce you to The Flyers. Inspired by KC aviation history, we set out to create a brand that captures the essence of flight and movement while maintaining the bold no frills aesthetic of early basketball branding. We stayed within KC classic team colors of red and blue, but with a retro feel. Our type? Fun, bold and humble, like The Flyers brand and KC itself. Group projects can be a drag but thankfully I had had massively talented teammates. ❤️
Freeze Dried Dog Treats inspired by the best dang boy.❤️ Single Ingredient treats called for simple design. No fluff.
Freeze Dried Dog Treats inspired by the best dang boy.❤️ Single Ingredient treats called for simple design. No fluff.
Made some fun greeting cards for my favorite place in the whole world @bigbendnps Using block printing, I cut some of the most popular areas of the park while the shapes and colors represent the iconic views. Balanced Rock with its killer star gazi
Made some fun greeting cards for my favorite place in the whole world @bigbendnps Using block printing, I cut some of the most popular areas of the park while the shapes and colors represent the iconic views. Balanced Rock with its killer star gazing, The Window in the Chisos Mountains breathtaking sunsets and the brightest blue sky over Santa Elena Canyon. A blurb in each card about that area. All using a typeface I developed last year, named, of course, Big Bend. ❤️
Sigh, Almost a repeat of my fall race last year, I wont be running the Marine Corps Marathon. It's been a tough pill to swallow, but between several different medication side effects, an allergic reaction, school, work, kid, the attempt to have a
Sigh, Almost a repeat of my fall race last year, I wont be running the Marine Corps Marathon. It's been a tough pill to swallow, but between several different medication side effects, an allergic reaction, school, work, kid, the attempt to have a life and a broken finger to boot, going to DC to just survive a marathon doesn't seem like it would be fun at all. I'm super pumped to run The Big Bend Ultra in January. So, I'm jumping ahead to focus on that after taking a bit of a rest running wise for October. (please hit a mtb trail or crossfit with me) Thanks, @traviolispecial as always for the sage advice and reminding me I do this because I love it, not for a PR.
Watercolor Concept Campaign for the KC Current Drawing inspiration from the paint splatter jerseys from ‘23 World Cup, the design for this retail bag and jersey is meant to reflect the spirit and flow of our team’s overall water theme an
Watercolor Concept Campaign for the KC Current Drawing inspiration from the paint splatter jerseys from ‘23 World Cup, the design for this retail bag and jersey is meant to reflect the spirit and flow of our team’s overall water theme and the river that inspired it. 🌊🩵❤️💙 #KCCurrent #Watercolor
Fun menu concept for El Pulgarcito, a local Salvadoran restaurant. Inspired by modern day Salvadoran folk art, I wanted a menu that was bright and vibrant in color and text that was soft but blocky. El Pulgarcito’s original menu was very larg
Fun menu concept for El Pulgarcito, a local Salvadoran restaurant. Inspired by modern day Salvadoran folk art, I wanted a menu that was bright and vibrant in color and text that was soft but blocky. El Pulgarcito’s original menu was very large. By eliminating redundancy, I was able to compress all menu items down to four easy to read pages. The pages are secured with rivets, allowing for easy replacement when there are menu changes or damage. ‘El Pulgarcito’ is etched with a custom type, hoping to echo ancient Maya sculpture.
Saw our favorite with my favorite. A fun kickoff to begin the busiest and craziest year of our lives (so far). Lucky for tonight and everyday with her. ❤️
Saw our favorite with my favorite. A fun kickoff to begin the busiest and craziest year of our lives (so far). Lucky for tonight and everyday with her. ❤️
We adopted a dog today. His name is Theo, he’s an absolutely lunatic and we’re obsessed. This is a dog account now.
We adopted a dog today. His name is Theo, he’s an absolutely lunatic and we’re obsessed. This is a dog account now.
Left my friend on the west coast today. Feel incredibly lucky to have gotten the whole week driving across the country with her, hanging with her family, and bargaining with a cat to please calm down. I could not be happier for her and sadder for a
Left my friend on the west coast today. Feel incredibly lucky to have gotten the whole week driving across the country with her, hanging with her family, and bargaining with a cat to please calm down. I could not be happier for her and sadder for all of KC. I love you and I’ll see you soon
Cringey. Probably won’t delete later. ❤️ Still existing out of class/work. #proofoflife Branding collab with some of my favorite people @k8meinke and @sarahdegraff. Kansas City is looking to acquire a WNBA team, let me introduce you to The Flyers. Inspired by KC aviation history, we set out to create a brand that captures the essenc Freeze Dried Dog Treats inspired by the best dang boy.❤️ Single Ingredient treats called for simple design. No fluff. Made some fun greeting cards for my favorite place in the whole world @bigbendnps Using block printing, I cut some of the most popular areas of the park while the shapes and colors represent the iconic views. Balanced Rock with its killer star gazi Sigh, Almost a repeat of my fall race last year, I wont be running the Marine Corps Marathon. It's been a tough pill to swallow, but between several different medication side effects, an allergic reaction, school, work, kid, the attempt to have a Watercolor Concept Campaign for the KC Current Drawing inspiration from the paint splatter jerseys from ‘23 World Cup, the design for this retail bag and jersey is meant to reflect the spirit and flow of our team’s overall water theme an Fun menu concept for El Pulgarcito, a local Salvadoran restaurant. Inspired by modern day Salvadoran folk art, I wanted a menu that was bright and vibrant in color and text that was soft but blocky. El Pulgarcito’s original menu was very larg Saw our favorite with my favorite. A fun kickoff to begin the busiest and craziest year of our lives (so far). Lucky for tonight and everyday with her. ❤️ We adopted a dog today. His name is Theo, he’s an absolutely lunatic and we’re obsessed. This is a dog account now. Left my friend on the west coast today. Feel incredibly lucky to have gotten the whole week driving across the country with her, hanging with her family, and bargaining with a cat to please calm down. I could not be happier for her and sadder for a

DESIGNER / ENGINEER

FREELANCE { 2021 - PRESENT }

  • Designed engaging visual assets, including branding, merchandise, marketing materials, and digital experiences.

  • Applied UX/UI best practices to create intuitive and user-friendly designs.

  • Provided engineering services focused on web development using CSS, HTML and JavaScript.

  • Continuously learning new design software, keeping up with new methodologies to refine creative expertise.

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

H & R Block { 2018-2021 }

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and develop user-focused applications.

  • Led the development and implementation of a messaging system for personalized client communication.

  • Gained experience in user experience considerations through front-end development.

  • Supported the company-wide migration to a DevOps structure, improving efficiency and scalability.

SOFTWARE ENGINEER I

TICKET SOLUTIONS { 2017-2018 }

  • Worked on applications incorporating .NET and SQL, ensuring seamless functionality and user experience.

  • Contributed to mobile development projects, focusing on Android and iOS platforms.

  • Developed a strong understanding of structured development processes and best practices.

EDUCATION

  • Johnson County Community College – A.A.S. Graphic Design (2022–Present)

  • University of Kansas – Full-Stack Development (2017)

SOFTWARE

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects)

  • Figma, FigJam

  • Microsoft Office Products

SKILLS

  • UI/UX: Wireframing, prototyping, user research, accessibility-focused design

  • Branding & Marketing: Visual identity, typography, layout design, digital & print media

  • Development Knowledge: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C#, Azure, MySQL

  • Soft Skills: Collaboration, problem-solving, adaptability