E. Pierpont
I create work that speaks for itself.
A selection of branding and digital design projects created for startups, creative studios, and growing businesses.
A selection of branding and digital design projects created for startups, creative studios, and growing businesses.
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I design with curiosity, and I never stop learning.
Every project starts the same way for me; by asking questions.
How people work, what they need, where things break down, and why. The way I answer those questions has been shaped by nine years of practice, a handful of very different industries, and a genuine love of figuring things out.
Approach
Good design, to me, sits at the intersection of business objectives and real human needs. I care about creating print and digital work that isn't just visually compelling, but genuinely usable and accessible to people with all ranges of abilities. Design should welcome people in, not leave them out. I'm at my best when I'm solving for the full range of how people actually experience the world.
I've always been a perpetual student, constantly curious about how things work, why people make the choices they do, and what I still don't know. That curiosity keeps my design practice from ever feeling finished, and honestly, that's exactly how I like it.
Bio
I've spent the last 9 years as a practicing designer, based in Columbus, Ohio.
My design work is driven by the same curiosity that shows up in the rest of my life. From printmaking, creating stained glass artwork, and slowly restoring my 100-year-old home, one project at a time, I'm constantly learning and challenging myself. Whether I'm at my desk or elbow-deep in a home renovation, I'm happiest when I'm making something with my hands.
Career
2022 - Present
Senior Interaction Designer
American Electric Power
2020 - 2022
Web & Graphic Designer
National Registry of EMTs
2019 - 2020
Graphic Designer
Nationwide
2019
Graphic Designer
Blubrry Podcasting
2018 - 2019
Graphic & Media Designer
Grange Insurance
2017
Graphic Design Intern
City of Gahanna
Education
Kent State University
User Experience Design, MS
2019 - 2021
University of Dayton
Graphic Design, BFA
2013 - 2017
Tools
Adobe
Figma
Sketch
I bring a broad, well-practiced toolkit to every project.
Design Systems
Component Libraries
Design Tokens
Style Guides & Documentation
Figma/Sketch Library Management
Pattern Consistency & Governance
Scalable Grid & Spacing Systems
Cross-Platform Design Standards
Data Visualization
Chart & Graph Design
Dashboard Design
Data Storytelling
Statistical Literacy for Design
Public Health / Scientific Communication
Complex Data Simplification
Accessibility
WCAG / ADA Compliance
Inclusive Design Principles
Assistive Technology Compatibility
Accessible Color & Typography
Accessibility Audits
Web Design
Grid Layouts
Responsive & Adaptive Layouts
Flexible & Scalable Components
Interaction Design
Design-to-Development Collaboration & Handoff
User Experience
User Research (Interviews, Surveys, Card Sorting)
Usability Testing
Wireframing & Prototyping
Information Architecture
Journey Mapping
Persona Development
Brand Identity
Logo & Mark Design
Typography Systems
Color Systems
Brand Guideline Development
Identity Application (Physical & Digital)
Print Production
Layout & Composition
Prepress & File Prep
Color Management
Typography for Print
Large Scale Production
Vendor Coordination
Soft Skills
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Stakeholder Communication
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Presenting & Defending Design Decisions
Mentorship
Adaptability Across Ambiguous Projects

