With my design arsenal and agility,
we can tackle those pesky overflow projects.
Need files refreshed/reformatted with new branding?
Have a fast turn around project
that needs to be executed without worry?
Is your design team fully booked?
Want to stop looking and start working?
My name is Angie Drach (dr-ah-k, rhymes with rock). I like to make things, resurrect the old into the new, and give life to the mundane. I am a graphic designer located in the beautiful Northwest Indiana region, right outside of Chicago. I am a crafter, a flower lover, a lifetime learner, and an avid collector of miscellany. I love color, personality, whimsy and charm.
With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design in hand, I like to tackle any project that comes my way. From invites to web banners, I love design and no project is too small! Alongside my BFA, I have an Associates of Business in Marketing, an Associates of Business in Management, as well as 12 years of retail and managerial skills in my arsenal. Since 2007, I have been passionately kerning letters in an effort to make the world a more legible place.
I fell into design after pursuing my two Associate degrees. I was (am) still trying to figure out life and not sure what path to follow. I have always been a bit artsy—painting, drawing and journaling when I was small. I grew up in a little town and didn't know much about career options until attending community college. After attending an open house, I quickly learned that my creative lust could be fulfilled by pursuing graphic design. My love for art, colors, type and logic could all play well together in this field. Plus it gave a much needed reason for my desire of collecting; when I learned the word "inspiration", the nitpickers who called me a hoarder, backed away. I strongly believe that in this profession it isn't hoarding, it is a collection of artifacts for future necessity, research and inspiration. My dad likes that definition too (but he might be an actual hoarder *wink*).
When I'm away from the computer, I like to throw events, see family, visit new places, use my hot glue gun, and spray paint anything that I can get my hands on. I love having game nights, playing Scrabble is my idea of a rowdy night. Add in some Taboo, LRC, or trivia—it's about to get CRĀ-z, who knows what will happen. Fun Fact: I was actually referred to as "The Michael Jordan" of board games during our best man speech, needless to say that brown nosing did him well at Christmas.
It has been a pleasure. Thanks for reading, feel free to send me a note through my contact page or follow me on social. For more about my work experiences and some awesome recommendations, please see my LinkedIn profile here.
