Larissa Pickens - Freelancer

I am an interactive and visual designer who loves the challenge of problem solving and creating designs that not only look good but improve communication. I love freelancing because it gives me the opportunity to build relationships with my clients directly, to brainstorm, ask questions and create meaningful designs, not just check boxes off a design brief. While I'm not always successful, I try to keep the nerd jargon to a minimum. My goal is to understand your needs from a functional as well as aesthetic view point.

Many of my clients are in beauty, publishing and the arts, however I enjoy taking on a diverse range of projects and learning about new industries. My experience ranges from clients such as Calvin Klein, Scholastic, Estee Lauder, and Condé Nast to start-up businesses and individuals.

I’ve been working in design for over ten years, starting out in book design, moving to advertising and packaging, and now doing primarily interactive and web design. For larger projects, I can work with your team or I can coordinate my experienced team of developers, copywriters, illustrators, and photographers for your needs.

I received my MFA in Design and Technology from Parsons School of Design in New York City in 2005.

If you have an upcoming project that could use my skills or just want some consultancy help, I would be happy to hear from you!