WHO IS SHE/THEY?
A Little Bit About Alison (she/they)
I’m a big believer in that clean, simple design is the best way to truly connect with people. Because I live with a learning disability, I’ve spent my life learning how to decode the information around me to navigate it. Over time, that personal necessity became my professional mission: If I can use design to make a complex idea easy for me to process, I know I can make it effortless for everyone else.
This drive for simplicity is what connects my digital work to my physical craft. Whether I’m turning a messy dataset into a clean editorial layout or calculating the dimensions for a custom laser-etched award at Woltman Trophies & Awards (my main gig), my goal is the same: cutting through the noise. I love the challenge of working within strict brand guidelines, or the physical constraints of wood and glass, to ensure a message is delivered with modern simplicity. My career has been a mix of helping everyone from local small businesses to Fortune 500 companies build memorable brands.
When I’m not in the studio or at the engraving machine, I’m usually focused on giving back. I’m a Community Grantmaking Fellow for Point of Pride, an organization providing vital health and wellness support to the trans community. Being a Missourian, I’m also a firm believer in supporting our local small business ecosystem. When I’m offline, you can usually find me hiking local trails, lost in a horror novel, or catching a movie. I’m always looking for new ways to help people tell their stories, whether that’s on a screen or in a tangible medium.
If you need a hand making your next project feel clear and compelling, I’d love to chat!