I’m Ellis, a graphic designer specializing in print and illustration, using design to create compelling, accessible expressions of the stories people want to tell.
GHOST SIGNS OF SEATTLE
Ghost Signs of Seattle is a guided walking tour of Seattle’s historic signage in zine form. Inspired by the layered, busy look of the signage it documents, this publication offers a visual journey through Seattle’s history.
LIFE SCIENCE CAMPUS MURALS
Two murals in Eastlake Union celebrate life sciences on the Alexandria Real Estate campus. One describes useful medicinal compounds that are derived from native Pacific Northwest plants—The other explores forms in nature in increments from micro to macro.
Ski Snacks
Ski Snacks is a fun, easy-to-use cookbook that celebrates mountain culture and winter sports while encouraging community through food. Taking inspiration from ski resort aesthetics, Ski Snacks sports a compelling and approachable package.
Starflower coffee
Starflower Coffee is a coffee roaster that holds the values of community and equity at its core. The visual identity was driven by the founder, Draven Sommer’s, desire to create a welcoming and magical space.
Mountaineers guidebooks
While on the Mountaineers Books team, I designed and typeset books in the Day Hiking, Urban Trails, and Nature of series.
illustration
Cormorant, digital illustration, 2025
Monarch, digital illustration, 2024
Salmon, two layer block print, 2024
Fern, block print, 2024
I’m a Seattle-based visual designer specializing in print, illustration, and brand systems.
With five years of professional experience and over two years dedicated to publication work, I have built expertise in pre-press production, typography, and the creation of cohesive visual systems.
