Hello, my name is Sarah M. Johnston. I am a graphic designer graduating from Otis College of Art and Design in May 2020 with a BFA in Communication Arts, and an emphasis in book design. I’ve been studying graphic design for the past twelve years and have been working professionally in a production team with Progressive Publishing for the last five years. As far as software, I am experienced in a variety of Adobe programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and have experimented quite a bit with others like Premiere Pro, Audition, and After Effects. Apart from that, I have experience in illustration, screen-printing, book binding, sculpture, darkroom and digital photography. I have a major interest in speculative design, book/editorial design, interactive, and event-based design. I’m greatly inspired by story-telling, puzzles and the physical and intuitive interaction audiences can have with other tactile objects and immersive environments. I always plan and create my designs with that as the end-goal. As with all of my projects, my core motivation is to encourage empathy, humor, and intuitive exploration.
