Sydney Trunks
I am a graphic designer specializing in editorial and publication design while also creating engaging social media content. With a strong foundation in typography, layout systems, and brand storytelling, I bring ideas to life across both print and digital platforms.
Graphic Designer | Publication & Layout Design | Social Media Creative
About Me.
I’m a graphic designer who loves bringing stories to life through both print and digital design. Whether it’s crafting layouts for magazines and catalogs or creating engaging visuals for social media, I enjoy combining creativity with structure to make ideas stand out. I’ve always been drawn to storytelling and design, and I’m passionate about creating work that feels thoughtful, polished, and full of personality.
Work Experience
Publishing & Academic Projects
2024 – Present
SNHU
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Created a 12-page art catalog and 4 editorial spreads for Metromoheim Museum, applying advanced grid systems, typography, and publication design principles.
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Produced a multi-channel advertising campaign for Fresh Fare Farms, including a full-page magazine ad, animated skyscraper ad, and 3-slide Instagram carousel.
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Designed and wrote a 20+-page personal travel magazine, integrating original photography, journaling, and multi-spread layouts.
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Designed a custom dust jacket book cover as part of a publishing and branding project, blending traditional print design with modern typography.
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Coded a 4-page responsive website (Camp Woofs and Wiggles) from scratch using HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap; published live via GitHub Pages.
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Designed high-fidelity desktop and mobile landing page mockups in Figma for FutureFunds, a financial planning service targeting young professionals, with a focus on clear navigation and strong calls-to-action.
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Designed 5+ digital newsletters, 3 animated ads, and 10+ promotional flyers, building experience in both print-ready and digital-first deliverables.
Freelance Graphic Designer
2024–Present
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Designed 10+ custom book covers blending hand rebinding with digital design.
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Delivered 5 full brand identity packages, including logos, style guides, and marketing assets (notably for Trunks Interiors).
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Managed and wrote 12+ monthly newsletters for Trunks Interiors, maintaining 35%+ average open rates.
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Developed a 12-month social media calendar and proposed monthly ad campaigns for Belus Insurance, demonstrating strategic planning for brand growth.
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Completed 20+ client projects spanning logos, newsletters, campaigns, and digital ads, maintaining 5-star reviews.
Education
B.A. Graphic Design & Media Arts
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Southern New Hampshire University
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(Expected March 2026)
B.A. Psychology, Minor Criminal Justice
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University of North Texas (Cum Laude)
Core Coursework
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Collin College
Certified Teacher
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Teach Worthy (EC–6, ESL, Reading Science)