LAURA BLUME… Designer… Painter… Writer… Editor… Creative Director… Collaborator… Thinker… Doer… It’s hard to define me in one word. Thusly, multiple titles seem apropos. As a child, I wrote and illustrated books of poetry on construction paper and my mom sewed the pages together. As a teen, playing the cello moved to the forefront of my artistic pursuits. Then, drawing, painting, the Modern Dance Ensemble, and the Mac (was invented, ahem) in college. Once my BA and MA degrees in English and Professional Communications at were complete, I stumbled into life as a professional creative.

Inspiration comes from travel, books, photos, dreams, as well as the history of 26 years in the marketing agency and publishing arenas. I bring a unique combination of expertise to the table, as well as a love of the visual and performing arts. When I’m not behind the computer, I'm probably getting paint all over myself (and sometimes on the canvas) at the easel.

Most dear to my heart is the art of communication. A beautifully designed and well-written piece—whether a brand, social media campaign, book, magazine, website, brochure, invitation, annual report, or even an email—is a compelling, tangible opportunity to engage an audience, build an identity, and create a relationship. And it all comes together (often under tight deadlines) with an exceptional work ethic and the ultimate goal to create a project that shines.

An updated website and portfolio are in the works. Until then…

© Laura Blume 2020