Hi! I’m Toni Mires, a creative introvert whose had several life changes! I was raised in Potterville, a small township southwest of Lansing, but eventually moved to Lansing post- high school graduation. Feeling doubtful about my original direction as a dental hygiene major, I switched to graphic design after taking a typography class and feeling great fascination for design communication. Since switching majors and attending Central Michigan University, I’ve obtained an internship at CMU’s Media Graphix, the campus’s design firm, where I’ve grown as a designer and gained great experience in working for clients. Outside of design, I love to brighten everybody’s day and take people by surprise with my humor, personal interests, and stories. However, I always take my responsibilities as a designer seriously and strive for perfection in my work, paying close attention to detail, and making sure a client or instructor receives what they ask for. However, to me, the best part of graphic design is the balance of structure and creative freedom!
Experience
Several years of college experience in the Adobe Creative Suite, including, but not limited to: Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and InDesign.
Classes I've attended through college include: Graphic Design (Introductory, Digital Design, and Logo and Identity), Typography (introductory and advanced levels), and Web Design.
Received Student Graphic Design internship at Media Graphix on Central Michigan's campus May of 2022. My experience at at Media Graphix, includes:
• Working heavily with a project management system, Wrike.
• Working under the guidance and supervision of a design coordinator.
• Interacting with real on-campus clients through online and in-person meetings.
• Collaborating with fellow design student interns on projects.
• Correspond with vendors, such as sign shops and the campus’s printing services.
Skill Sets
Adobe Creative Suite:
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Xd
Other Skills:
Microsoft Office
Writing & Grammar
Client Experience
Collaboration
Other Fun Facts
Favorite Country I'd Want to Visit
Iceland
Favorite '80s Movie
3-Way Tie: The Terminator, The Goonies, and The Shining
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor
Mint Chocolate Chip
Favorite Music Genre
Heavy Metal!