Visual support for visionary work.
Innovative, complex ideas can be challenging to grasp. I’m here to elevate the clarity and accessibility of your work with diagrams, illustrations, and presentations.
Giving Shape to Thought
I collaborate with researchers and theorists to create visual supports for emerging scholarship. My work can be part of the final stages of publication, or it can be included in the midst of the research process itself, where the visualization helps clarify the structure of the writing.
model for Dr. Nikki Kea-Smith
diagrams
Sharpen the clarity and expand the accessibility of your research.
above: diagram for Critical Incident Technique by Schwartz & Holloway
presentations
Elevate your presentation with dynamic visuals to bring your words to life.
above: diagram for presentations by Jody Levison-Johnson
illustrations
Illustrations to strengthen lectures, manuals, and worksheets in the classroom.
above: illustration for lessons in Ayurveda by James Tennant
logo design
Identity and branding to illuminate the vision of your organization.
above: logo for Onward Light yoga community
The Process
Listen & Learn
We meet to discuss your project, goals, and audience.
Sketch & Draft
I create initial concepts for your feedback.
Refine & Finalize
Iterations until your message is clear and the design is publication-ready.
Deliver
High-resolution files in all necessary formats.
Testimonials
“Adam is my go-to artist/designer for theory and process visualization. He has a gift for taking complex ideas and developing visuals that are inviting and accessible to readers from a range of backgrounds, while retaining the intricacy of the theory or process. As a collaborator, Adam engages thoughtfully to understand the intended content and the audience/publication needs and is a pleasure to work with throughout the process.”
– Harriet L. Schwartz, PhD
“What I have come to know is that there are so many ways that people learn and come to understand information – it can’t just be text on a page. Working with Adam to bring the ideas that surfaced from my research to life in a creative, visually understandable and engaging way was so helpful. He read what I wrote, listened to my thoughts and hopes about what I wanted to convey, and created an amazing set of graphics that I continue to use today whenever I speak about leadership. I encourage others to capitalize on his talent and creativity to make their ideas visible.”
– Jody Levison-Johnson, PhD, LCSW
Adam was excellent to work with. When we met, he listened keenly to what I was trying to achieve for my dissertation. He provided suggestions and guidance throughout the entire process, all of which were very much appreciated. During our time working together, he was highly professional, communicated clearly, and had a clear and straightforward process. I received regular updates, so I always knew what was happening and the next steps. I was very pleased with my final product.
I have no hesitation in recommending Adam as a graphic designer. He has a wealth of experience, imaginative and innovative ideas, and is cost-effective and easy to work with.
– Nicola “Dr. Nikki” Smith-Kea
Smith-Kea Consulting, LLC
Hi, I’m Adam.
I’ve spent two decades exploring the dynamic threshold between text and images as a designer, writer, and studio artist.
I’ve served as the Art Director for Tejas Yoga Chicago, a Web Developer at the University of Chicago, and an independent designer for dozens of individuals and institutions through the United States.
I live in Northern Virginia, where you might find me leading yoga classes at Beloved Yoga. In my free time I enjoy hiking and biking the trails of Northern Virginia, with a special affinity for Great Falls Park.