Micayla Standish
Graphic Designer
Biography
Micayla Standish has been working for University Marketing and Communications since November 2015. She is a graphic designer in the office, where she creates marketing materials for a wide range of campus departments and initiatives.
A native of Brookings, Standish attended Minnesota State University, Mankato, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design and a minor in mass communications. After graduating, she returned to Brookings for a graphic design internship at Daktronics, gaining hands-on experience before joining University Marketing and Communications at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½.
Standish specializes in Adobe InDesign and variable data design, with more than 10 years of experience designing print materials and working closely with printers to ensure accuracy, efficiency and high-quality production. Her background includes managing complex layouts, data-driven projects and print-ready files from concept through final delivery.
In addition to her role at SDSU, Standish is also the owner of a freelance design studio, where she works with clients on branding, marketing and template-based design projects. This work further strengthens her professional skill set and keeps her aligned with current design trends and industry standards.
A native of Brookings, Standish attended Minnesota State University, Mankato, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design and a minor in mass communications. After graduating, she returned to Brookings for a graphic design internship at Daktronics, gaining hands-on experience before joining University Marketing and Communications at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½.
Standish specializes in Adobe InDesign and variable data design, with more than 10 years of experience designing print materials and working closely with printers to ensure accuracy, efficiency and high-quality production. Her background includes managing complex layouts, data-driven projects and print-ready files from concept through final delivery.
In addition to her role at SDSU, Standish is also the owner of a freelance design studio, where she works with clients on branding, marketing and template-based design projects. This work further strengthens her professional skill set and keeps her aligned with current design trends and industry standards.
Education
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design, minor in mass communications | Minnesota State University, Mankato | 2015
Academic and Professional Experience
Academic Responsibilities
- Design and produce print and digital marketing materials for campus departments, managing projects from concept through final delivery.
- Develop layouts for a wide range of high-visibility materials including brochures, postcards, signage, publications and advertisements while maintaining university brand standards.
- Specialize in Adobe InDesign and variable data design, creating accurate, print-ready files for personalized and data-driven projects.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external printers to ensure quality production, accessibility compliance and timely completion.
- Update and refine existing materials to ensure alignment with current university brand standards, visual guidelines and evolving design best practices.
Work Experience
- SDSU University Marketing and Communication | Graphic Designer | 2015-current
- Daktronics | Graphic Design Internship | Spring 2015-November 2015
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ and Scholarly Work
Awards and Honors
- Design selected for citywide utility box wrap as part of a downtown revitalization initiative in partnership with the local arts council
- Project featured on Packaging of the World | May 2015
- National CoSIDA Awards – Nationwide digital design contest between universities
- 2016-17 Fall Poster Category: 9th – Equestrian, 10th – Softball
- 2016-17 Fall Poster Category: 4th – Cross Country, 5th – Equestrian
- 2018-19 Football Category: 2nd – Football Poster
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