I am a Chicago-based designer and senior studying Communication Design at Washington University in St. Louis. My design practice exemplifies cohesive visual identities and experimental processes. I am a multi-disciplined desginer, however throughout my design education, I’ve grown a particular appreciation for book and editorial design (including bookbinding), music packaging design, and experiential design. I enjoy designing to tell stories (especially those lesser-known) and create immerive experiences.

When I’m not in my studio, I enjoy taking walks, volunteering at animal shelters, making stickers, and working out.

I am currently open to new projects and positions!

Experience



Tower Grove Pride 2024
Freelance Designer

Spring 2024-Fall 2024
Created designs used for event signage, social media announcements, and promotional materials (banners, posters, merchandise).

Collaboration STL
Community Design Lead

Spring 2024 – Present
Created designs for posters, signage, and merchandise for community events

Skills



Adobe Creative Suite (Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro)
Figma
HTML
CSS
Bookbinding
Letterpress
Microsoft Office
French

inquiries: hgivensc@gmail.com
LinkedIn



Education



Washington University in St. Louis, Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts
Candidate for Bachelor of Fine Arts, 2025
Major in Communication Design


Lane Technical College Prep
High School Diploma, 2021

Washington University in St. Louis Student Affairs, Marketing, and Communications
Graphic Design Intern

Fall 2023 – Summer 2024
Worked with a team of creatives to create promotional materials (including event signage, branding kits, social media content, business cards, flyers, and more for student programming, university departments, and Washington University branding.

Nekrocat Co.
Brand Designer

Summer 2022 - Present
Created brand identity, including logo and collateral. Created social media posts and promotional materials.

Heritage International Community Development Corporation
Summer Program Coordinator Intern

Summer 2022

Designed promotional materials (flyers, signage, social media content) for program offerings and community events.


After School Matters
Design Apprentice

Summer 2020 – Spring 2021

Collaborated with a team of student designers under a practicing designer to create effective products and campaigns for clients such as Sprite, the Chicago Bulls, Umber Magazine, and local Chicago businesses.