About
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About 〰️
About the Designer
Vivian Cruickshank is a multidisciplinary designer based in Wisconsin and embraces a semi-nomadic lifestyle, remaining open to opportunities in new locations. She holds a certificate in UI/UX Design from UC Berkeley Extension, a bachelor’s degree in Art with an emphasis in graphic design from the University of Wisconsin, a certificate in web design, and an associate’s degree in video and motion graphics.
Through internships, professional roles, and freelance projects, Vivian has developed proficiency with Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Procreate. She also has experience with video editing, motion graphics tools including Premiere Pro and After Effects, and has incorporated AI tools into her creative workflow. She continually updates her skill set to stay current with evolving digital and technical tools.
Her portfolio spans a wide range of clients, from small businesses to notable publications, public figures, and industry leaders such as Vogue Magazine, The Hershey Company, Uber, Actress Angelica Ross, and influencer Heidi Nazarudin.
Outside of design, Vivian enjoys attending concerts, exploring new restaurants, traveling the world, playing tennis, and DJing.
Selected Awards
Powers-Knapp Scholar – 2007-2011 (UW-Madison Merit-based full tuition scholarship program)
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Award 2015 (3rd place: Long Form Production, Non News (TV))
Student Commencement Speaker – Madison Media Institute, May 2015
1st Place Winner - 2016 Artist Throwdown (Hive Social Club - Madison)
Exhibitions
Solo Exhibition, wave ∙ lengths, Muse Salon, Madison, WI, May 2016
Selected Publications
Illuminations" the Undergraduate Journal for Humanities - 2011
Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau - Spring/Summer 2011 issue