Hi, I'm Leigh!

As a Boston-based designer, I thrive on creating unique brand identities and engaging assets for forward-thinking companies. From social media templates to extensive whitepapers, and large-scale installations to finance animations, I pour my heart into developing authentic narratives that resonate with target audiences.

As a life-long learner committed to growth, I continuously expand my skill sets and actively explore new creative tools and perspectives. With a touch of illustration and a hint of artistic magic, I strive to bring a sense of delight and wonder to every project I undertake.

My site is currently undergoing a portfolio overhaul so come back soon!

I'm also a...

tour guide,

My days as a tour guide at Syracuse University and The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are long over but I still love history and showing people around.

In 2018, I created a sold-out AirBnB Experience Tour covering the typography and signage in Boston's North End, and in 2019, I organized a networking trip to London for students in my design program for a week of studio tours and workshops with amazing UK creatives. It was a blast and inspired one of my last student portfolio projects, too (below).

painter,

Outside of design, painting has always been a big passion of mine. I love to paint in watercolor but a new challenge has been painting outdoors en plein air.

In 2023, a streaming giant purchased one of my seascapes for the set of a new series filming in Massachusetts. The set design kid in me was over the moon!

I can't wait to see if the piece made the literal cut in 2024 - but even if it doesn't, I still framed the contract...

& career changer

After graduating from college, I began my career in visitor services and marketing for art museums and non-pros which somehow evolved into email marketing for tech companies. However, my true passion was always visual design. After working closely with talented designers for several years, I pursued formal education to make that a reality for myself.

Below is one of my favorite student projects from my time at MassArt: an event rebrand of the annual Cambridge Science Festival (2019).

David Bean, Senior Creative Manager, Rapid7

"Leigh is full of ideas and passionate about creating memorable and stand out work. She often went above and beyond in her role, coming up with ideas for social strategy and catchy headlines. Leigh also contributed stand out ideas towards a brand refresh which were incorporated into the final style guide. She would be a great asset in any team"