Hello! I'm Derikah, a graphic designer and lettering artist based in Memphis, TN. I have a passion for creating work that has a fun, bold, and colorful aesthetic. I enjoy working in various mediums and using traditional and digital techniques to complete projects. I also explore other sub-disciplines of art and design, including illustration, branding and identity, and packaging design.
Connect with me on Instagram to see my latest projects and process photos, and check out my Pinterest to see what inspires me.
Education
Memphis College of Art, Bachelor of Fine Arts,
May 2017
Design Arts, Graphic Design Concentration,
Art History Minor
May 2017
Design Arts, Graphic Design Concentration,
Art History Minor
Exhibitions
Memphis College of Art Spring 2017 BFA Exhibition
Memphis College of Art, Rust Hall Gallery
April-May 2017
Memphis College of Art, Rust Hall Gallery
April-May 2017
Intersections of Typography
Memphis College of Art, Rust Hall Lower Gallery
January-February 2016
Memphis College of Art, Rust Hall Lower Gallery
January-February 2016
Recent Experience
Hemline Tailored Brand Strategies
March 2022-Present, Memphis, TN
Art Director
March 2022-Present, Memphis, TN
Art Director
inferno
May 2018-January 2022, Memphis, TN
Junior Art Director
Developed concepts, designed, and executed advertising and marketing projects and campaigns for print and web. Often designed within strict brand parameters and fast turnaround times. Worked closely with other art and creative directors, copywriters, and account executives. Regularly developed visual assets within strict brand parameters and fast turnaround times.
May 2018-January 2022, Memphis, TN
Junior Art Director
Developed concepts, designed, and executed advertising and marketing projects and campaigns for print and web. Often designed within strict brand parameters and fast turnaround times. Worked closely with other art and creative directors, copywriters, and account executives. Regularly developed visual assets within strict brand parameters and fast turnaround times.
inferno
May 2017-May 2018, Memphis, TN
Creative Department Intern
Gained experience designing within strict brand parameters and fast turnaround times. Provided assistance with various campaigns and ads for both print and web. Worked closely with art and creative directors, copywriters, and account executives, while gaining an understanding of
the structure of an advertising agency.
May 2017-May 2018, Memphis, TN
Creative Department Intern
Gained experience designing within strict brand parameters and fast turnaround times. Provided assistance with various campaigns and ads for both print and web. Worked closely with art and creative directors, copywriters, and account executives, while gaining an understanding of
the structure of an advertising agency.
Skills
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and XD, Microsoft Office, and iWork
Understanding of typography and various typographic systems
Effective communication aimed at providing support in a team setting
Experience designing for print and web
Ability to multitask