From September 2017 to July 2018, I interned with the telecommunications company Republic Wireless as a Graphic Design Intern. While I was specifically a GD Intern, I worked as a middle man between the Creative Team and the Member Communications Team, answering to both the Art Director and the Director of Member Engagement. I primarily designed graphics for emails (sent to both members and prospective members), the blog and their community forums, but I also had other interesting opportunities, from designing for print (see below) to designing socks. In my role I became intimately familiar with the Republic Wireless (henceforth referred to as RW) brand, the brand of Relay by Republic (their newest product), the workflow pipeline of a multi-team company, marketing strategies, working alongside team members in non-creative roles, and learning how to cope and excel with tight deadlines. All of my designs were subject to the approval of their Art Director.
INFOGRAPHICS
6 Ways to Get Support infographic
I developed this graphic for use in email and on Republic Wireless' blog. As a company without a 1-800 number, it's vital for Republic Wireless' members to know how they can get the support and answers they need.
Adobe Illustrator
RW Tech wellness study: phone addiction
Using data collected by RW and provided for me, the purpose of this graphic is to promote the brand lifestyle of having phones but not letting them get in the way of family time or your life.
Adobe Illustrator
WEB DESIGN
Member community: logo and drop-down graphic re-brand
Collaborating with the senior management of the Community team, I created a new identity for their Community blog, a community which has been a driving force for their all-online business model. They partner with longtime customers who become Ambassadors in exchange for a discount, and these partners answer most questions posted in the community. The Ambassadors reacted extremely positively to the new identity in a test trial, so it was put into place on the actual site. The drop down graphic is extended below.
Adobe Illustrator
Logo and icon illustration
Streamlined welcome kit
I was heavily involved in the redesign of the welcome packet that guides new members through the process of installing the app, installing their SIM card and other first time setup activities. This welcome and activation guide ships with every phone ordered from our website.
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign
Print design
Pop-up shop phone cards
Republic Wireless opened a "pop-up" retail location in Downtown Raleigh, where customers can purchase phones and receive help setting up their new phones. The above graphics (pictured with front and back displayed side-by-side) are two examples of the phone cards I developed for each phone we sell, and these were printed and are in use at the "pop-up" shop as a resource for both employees and customers.
Adobe Illustrator
GIFS
6th birthday animated gif
I created this GIF for social posts and email communication to celebrate Republic Wireless' 6th birthday. The confetti was created using CC particle world inside of After Effects.
Adobe After Effects
Valentine's day animated gif
I created this GIF for email communication to celebrate Valentine's Day. I used Adobe Illustrator vector graphics imported into After Effects. The characters depicted are part of an official RW character set.
Adobe After Effects
email design
Stress-free summer campaign email
I designed this email for Republic Wireless' Stress-Free Summer marketing campaign. The header is an original asset made by me, and the others are assets made by other members of the creative team that I arranged.
Adobe XD
Moto G6 announcement email - prospect version
I designed this email to announce that we would be carrying the Moto G6 in our online store. This version was sent to prospects, or anyone who has opted into our marketing emails but is not a member. The header is an original asset made by me, and the others are assets made by other members of the creative team that I arranged. The copy was provided.
Adobe XD, Adobe Photoshop
Moto G6 announcement email - Member version
I designed this email to announce that we would be carrying the Moto G6 in our online store. This version was sent to members, which is how we refer to our customers. The header is an original asset made by me, and the others are assets made by other members of the creative team that I arranged.
Adobe XD, Adobe Photoshop
#playrelay campaign ads for our blog and partner blogs
I designed these banner ads for both our blog and our partners' blogs. They are meant to be eye-catching, and the device is featured prominently by design.
Adobe Illustrator
Digital parenting: Relay brand infographic
This infographic was developed to target moms who use Pinterest, specifically moms that are concerned about their childrens' digital device use. All elements, including the "child-like" illustrations, were developed by myself. The data was provided for me.
Adobe Illustrator, iPad Pro tablet
