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Tara M. Askin

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

CREATIVE PROFESSIONAL

EDUCATOR

WELCOME!

Wow!  That's the reaction I strive to inspire with every design I create.​

As a creative professional with more than 20 years of experience in the design industry, I specialize in developing innovative, visually compelling work that helps organizations stand out and communicate their stories through impactful visual design. Currently serving as a Senior Graphic Designer at a major university, I have extensive experience in branding and identity design, print and digital marketing, publication layout, illustration, infographics, social media, web design, corporate communications, and medical illustration.

My career began in the fast-paced Sports and Features departments of a daily newspaper, where I learned the importance of strong visual storytelling, attention to detail, and meeting demanding deadlines. That foundation shaped my approach to design and continues to influence the way I solve creative challenges today. In addition to my full-time role, I work as a freelance designer and serve as an adjunct professor of Graphic Design, Advertising, and Multimedia Design, where I enjoy mentoring the next generation of creative professionals while helping clients transform ideas into engaging visual experiences.

Whether I'm developing a brand identity, designing a publication, creating marketing materials, or teaching future designers, my mission remains the same: to create thoughtful, memorable designs that inspire, engage, and leave a lasting impression. Every project is an opportunity to make people stop, take notice, and simply say, "Wow!"

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