I’m an experienced and versatile Product & Development Designer, Brand Strategist, Art Director, and Educator that doesn’t take myself too seriously. For the past fifteen years, I have practiced Fine Art, Design and Illustration professionally in New York City and abroad all while having the great fortune of working for and alongside some of the very best in the world.

Innovation, ethics, inclusivity, and wellness are all instrumental in my creative process. I get most excited about design projects that meet at the intersection of these values. My work is thoughtful, minimalist, playful, and approachable. I appreciate the process of conceptualizing something as much as I do execution.

Born and raised in the small but mighty state of New Jersey, I find myself craving a well-baked bagel or pizza slice pretty regularly. I was educated at the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, PA where I dove wholeheartedly into visual communication and also, very quickly, lost my Jersey accent. After spending nearly a decade of my life living and working in NYC, I relocated to beautiful Bend, Oregon. And, my, what a journey that’s been!

When I’m not intensely focused behind my computer screen, chances are you’ll find me running the trails with my sweet dog, Luke, painting birds, hosting small dinner parties, or somewhere deep in the backcountry.

For all inquiries or to just say hi — please email milsia.makris@gmail.com