get to know senior designer rachel
june 15, 2022
Category: business
get to know our senior designer rachel
Kombucha enthusiast, reality tv fanatic, and avid runner — come meet one of our senior designers, Rachel Walter.
If you’re here then chances are you already know me, but did you know behind the scenes, I have a small but mighty team? They’re working their magic to give you the absolute best branding experience possible and I’d be lost without them!
Soooo, in this fun little Q&A series, you’ll get a chance to get to know each of the Brighten Made team members and might even get to learn something new about me, too!
First, you got to know more about Lauren, our project manager (literal doer of #allthethings) and copy guru. Now meet our associate designer, Rachel.
What’s your enneagram?
After an in-depth questionnaire, I found out I am in fact a SIX! (Not an enneagram nine which I thought I was for so long!) A Loyalist is known for being grounded, self-expressive, dependable yet — anxious (which is all SO TRUE for me). I often lead with a positive attitude and commitment to my Brighten Made team.
What does your morning routine look like?
Mornings are my FAVORITE part of the day! During the hot summer days, I spend my mornings doing the thing I love the most — moving my body! Running is a huge part of my life. I find myself in a more positive and optimistic mood when I start my day by getting my mind in the right place. Then I routinely get ready for work, eat breakfast and pour a coffee before I sit at my desk (sending Lauren a million messages)!
what inspires you?
As cheesy as it sounds, I am 100% inspired by my team! There is so much going on behind the scenes at Brighten Made to make it what it is! I have loved seeing Bri’s style grow and change over the past few years, seeing Lauren so committed to organizing every task that comes through and Erica's beautiful eye for illustration and color. It’s so special to see a team working together, committed to our work.
what’s a day in your role look like?
My workdays vary depending on what projects we have moving! Recently, I’ve been building out Squarespace or Shopify sites, creating collateral (think thank you cards, business cards, email templates, packaging and basically anything you can dream up)! I also help Bri with branding build-outs by contributing some unique illustrations or helping with revisions. Between these tasks, I finalize brand final files and guidelines before sending projects out the door.
What do you like to do outside of work?
I enjoy spending most of my time outside (even when I am working!).
I love sitting on my porch, laying around at the park or walking in my neighborhood. Though I love to cook, I enjoy winding down my night at a local KC spot sharing moments with family and friends.
In the summer, I spend my weekends at the lake with family and soak up as much vitamin D as possible!
What’s your favorite design trend right now?
2022 is the year for vibrant, unique color combinations.
If you weren’t a designer would you be doing?
I have always been very interested in psychology and understanding human behavior! I have SO MUCH respect for those who help individuals struggling with mental health and would love to do the same.
What’s your drink of choice?
Nothing soothes my soul like a cold glass of kombucha. Obsessed.
Also, have you heard the Brighten Made team loves coffee?
if you had to pick, what’s your favorite movie?
I will binge any rom com. (Who doesn’t love Matthew McConaughey??)
Do you have a favorite music genre or artist?
My recent playlists include: Houndmouth, Mt. Joy, Tame Impala, Vista Kicks,The Backseat Lovers and Hippo Campus.
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I hope you enjoyed getting to learn more about Rachel and I can’t wait to share more about our other talented senior designer, Erica, soon!
