
Hello, I am Larissa Gimmy [gim-ee] not [jim-ee]
I am a Graphic Designer who is from England, has an American accent, and lives in Southern Virginia. I graduated from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina in 2012 with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Graphic Design.
I have both work experience and training in many different areas of design, with a strong background in typographical and editorial compositions. Currently I am the Business Affairs Graphic Designer for Virginia Tech. I work on visual materials for many different audiences including, but not limited faculty, staff, the Board of Visitors, students, and the surrounding community.
I grew up living and traveling around the world experiencing different cultures. I have been drawn to both art and design throughout those travels, and I've been able to appreciate the differences in ideas and ideologies of those cultures. This has given me a unique insight into different audiences when working on design projects. I have a background in printmaking, calligraphy, book arts, photography, and sign engraving. These are strengths that I regularly incorporate into my design aesthetic.
If you want to know more about my work experience, please check out my resume. I have also provided links to my social media profiles so you can get an idea of who I am. I can be best reached by email if you have any questions or would like to contact me.
Expertise
Editorial Layout
Typographical Layouts
Digital Photography
Vector Illustration
Sign Engraving
Website Design
Programs
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe AfterEffects
Final Cut Pro
Live Type
Iclone4
VisionPro8
HTML 5
CSS3
Wordpress
Microsoft Office
Mac & Windows OS
