Hi there, I’m
Lisa Marie Norton.

I’m a freelance graphic designer & illustrator with 20 years of experience in web & print design, branding, art direction, photography, and illustration. I’m good at managing projects remotely, staying organized, meeting deadlines, & collaborating creatively.

Outside of design, I explore creativity through motherhood, music, interior design, food, traveling, & drawing people’s pets.

Graphic Designer

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Illustrator

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Mother

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Chef & Baker

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Animal Lover

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A-Frame Dweller

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Artist

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Graphic Designer ✳︎ Illustrator ✳︎ Mother ✳︎ Chef & Baker ✳︎ Animal Lover ✳︎ A-Frame Dweller ✳︎ Artist ✳︎

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My Creative Career

I began my creative journey with photography, working in a custom photo lab throughout high school and college (still hoping film makes a comeback!). After discovering graphic design, I fell in love with blending photography, typography, and visual elements across web, print, and branding.

I earned my BFA in Graphic Design from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit and have since worked in settings ranging from small studios to large corporate agencies. I take pride in creating thoughtful work that reflects each client’s unique vision across projects and mediums.

A career highlight was being featured in 2009 on a popular blog for my custom pet illustrations—something I’ve now created hundreds of times for clients.

  • The College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI.,BFA in Graphic Design, 2006

  • Chicago Public Schools | Freelance Senior Designer, 2021-Current

    Q LTD | Senior Designer, 2014-2016
    The Ark | 39th Folk Festival
    AMC Siggraph
    University of Michigan
    The Kresge Foundation
    Penn & Company

    Enlighten | Freelance Senior Interactive Designer, 2010 & 2014
    UDR Luxury Apartments
    United Shore Financial Services
    United Shore 
    John Frieda Hair Care 

    McCann Erickson Commonwealth formerly Goodby Silverstein & Partners Detroit | Senior Art Director, 2010-2014
    Chevrolet
    ”Let’s Do This” Campaign
    Detroit Music Hall - Fela!

    VSA Partners | Freelance Senior Designer, 2014
    The Cleveland Clinic 

    Organic Inc. | Freelance Senior Graphic Designer, 2009-2010, 2011
    U by Kotex
    Kotex
    Depend

  • LAOC
    Kumanu formerly JOOL Health
    InPower
    Birth Beautiful Detroit
    Lilac Door
    SyncOnSet
    Pilates Sestina
    The Well
    KYM | Know Your Middle
    One Down Dog
    Fido Does Ferndale
    C.H.A.I.N.E.D. INC. Dog Rescue
    Ferndale Cat Rescue

  • Communication Arts Advertising Annual
    Cannes Bronze Lion
    One Show Interactive Gold Pencil
    The D Show
    Real Simple
    NBC New York
    NBC Philadelphia
    Style Me Pretty
    Daily Candy
    Dooce

  • Creative Skills
    Web & Digital Design
    Branding & Logo Design
    Art Direction
    Hand-Drawn Illustration
    Iconography & Infographic Design
    Photography

    Software Experience
    Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
    Figma & Sketch
    Google Workspace (Slides, Docs, Sheets)

    Professional Strengths
    Collaborative team member
    Strong organizational skills
    Consistently meets short- and long-term deadlines
    Attention to detail & visual consistency