Lakia Ross Creative

Offering a prestigious variety of graphic design services.

Lakia, age 4

About Me

I was born in the hills of East Tennessee. I moved to Atlanta in the early nineties to attend college at the Atlanta College of Art. While earning my BFA in Communication Design, I met a persistent, annoying artist named Tony Ross (whom I immediately disliked). Well, he eventually grew on me, and we were married in February 1998.

I have been doodling and habitually organizing since I can remember. I can remember eating the icing off the cake on my first birthday (It had red roses, Happy Birthday Lakia in green icing, a big “1” candle, and I recall it from the vantage point of sitting in my highchair).

I won every coloring/drawing contest I entered, until I moved out of the hills and realized, seemingly, everyone was a better artist than I. So, I worked harder and became better. Anyway, I like things that are funny, things that are simple, and things that explain themselves.

Hobbies: I like to read, solve puzzles, knit, collect fonts, crochet, make jewelry, collect art, sew, care for critters, play Final Fantasy, sip single-malt Irish whiskey, wear funky socks and design stuff.

I think miniature schnauzers make the best pets on earth.

Also, I like to look at shoes (and sometimes buy them), and I love Kashi blueberry waffles —with butter and maple syrup.

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ABOUT GRAPHIC DESIGN

What is graphic design?

I would define graphic design as the profession of visual art; using a variety of mediums to convey an idea or thought to a person or audience—a practice of visual communication, organization, and, of course, persuasion.

A graphic designer uses research, typography, grid systems, photography, illustration, and symbols/symbolism to create a simple, effective visual solution within a client's specific limitations.

Do I really need a designer?

Yes. Graphic design is not simply superficial. Designers are, artistically, visual probem solvers and researchers. Give us a budget, a rough idea, an audience, a product and we will find a way to present your information to your audience clearly and effiicienty.

And, it will look good, too.

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