Margaret Andersen

Margaret Andersen

Designer/Journalist in Los Angeles, CA, She/Her

About

Freelance designer/journalist hybrid ✨👽✌️, covering stories about all things related to design, technology and accessibility.

Projects

2023

Branding for music production company.

2022

On-screen graphics for Disability Pride Month on Disney's new platform that amplifies stories of the world, by people around the world.

2021
RePower LA infographics at RePower LA

A coalition of community & environmental groups advocating for a greener, more equitable LADWP.

2021
OxyArts Encoding Futures Exhibition branding at OxyArts

This exhibition assembled the work of artists who visualize the limits of our current algorithmic imaginaries, and envision speculative futures engineered for just outcomes.

2021

Editorial design for the keepsake volume containing descriptions, photos from the 2021 Sundance Film Festival

2020

Design and research for environmental and exhibition design for Fort Edmonton Park’s Indigenous Peoples Experience, an exhibit telling the story of the First Nations people of Western Canada.

2020
Common Field
2019
OmegaMart Product Design at Meow Wolf

Packaging design for satirical products at Meow Wolf's Las Vegas Exhibition OmegaMart. Also designed cover artwork for MW podcast.

2018
Social media illustrations at California Endowment

The California Endowment’s mission is to expand access to affordable, quality health care for underserved individuals and communities and to promote fundamental improvements in the health status of all Californians.

Work Experience

2021 — Now
Los Angeles

Co-founder and Creative Director for an inclusive sexual wellness and bodycare brand. TouchBot specializes in 3D printed and hand-poured tools that make pleasure, pelvic health, and personal care more accessible.

2016 — Now
Freelance Journalist at Various

Select Publications:
Fast Company
Wired
AIGA Eye on Design
Shaping Design
Figma
Communication Arts
Adobe XD
Bitch Media
Elephant Magazine
Gusher Magazine
Future of Sex
The Dieline

2011 — Now
Freelance Graphic Designer at Various

Select Clients:
Disney
Sundance Institute
Meow Wolf Las Vegas
Occidental College
Common Field
California Endowment
RePower LA
Pacific Juvenile Defense Fund
University of California
Storyspace Design
Themespace
Austin Energy
University of Texas at Austin

Education

2013 — 2016
Valencia, CA

MFA in Graphic Design

2009 — 2010
Certificate at Santa Fe Community College
Santa Fe

Certificate in Graphic and Interactive Design

2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts at College of Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM

BA in Humanities

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