VIOLET GRAY

ABOUT ME

I’m a senior at Washington University in St. Louis pursuing a BFA in Communication Design, minoring in Business of the Arts. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, I’ve always been drawn to creative subcultures and the outdoors, from zines and typography to sneakers, running, and snowboarding.

I am passionate about working analog and bringing hands-on creation into digital and 2D spaces. My work blends tactile and digital processes, rooted in authenticity and a love for visual systems. Driven by an obsession with youth culture and streetwear, I thrive in collaborative environments and bring a highly organized, conceptual, and research-driven approach to everything I make.

I care deeply about layout systems, neon yellow, and design that feels alive.

ALL THE HATS I WEAR

✴ Editor-in-Chief at Armour Magazine
Previously Layout Director, Creative Director

✴ Intern at Chess Club
Portland, Oregon

✴ Freelance Designer at R\West
Former, Summer Intern

✴ Intern at Island Press
Assistant to Master Printer, Thomas Reed. Web Design.

✴ Design Director of ArtMart
WashU’s Student-run flea market.

✴ Former, Assistant Editor-in-Chief at Strike Magazine
The Nation’s largest, student-run publication, St. Louis chapter.

✴ Founder of VIOLETGRAY
Unisex, sterling silver jewelry line stocked in Portland boutiques.

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