Public Policy Institute at Indiana University

I currently work as a full-time designer at the Public Policy Institute (PPI) at Indiana University, where I facilitate productions of research findings, policy briefs, economic impact reports, and multimedia visualizations for varying client projects and center needs. Below you will find some examples of my work with PPI, which has been used to enhance client programs and services, develop strategies and policies, and evaluate the impact of decisions—with the ultimate goal of helping the people our clients serve.

Digital Accessibility & Interface Design

Website management
Perform regular maintenance, analyze performance results, and strategize new content for the Public Policy Institute (PPI).

Programs used
Wordpress, Google Analytics

Accessibility remediation
Develop accessible content and perform regular remediation to adhere to Level AA WCAG standards.

Programs used
Siteimprove, Wordpress, Adobe Acrobat for document accessibility remediation

Digital reports
Publish key content from public-facing reports and PPI’s research findings, adhering to ADA standards for accessible design.

Programs used
Wordpress, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, & Acrobat

Visual Design

'Indiana Fever Economic impacts' on a blue and red slide deck

Indiana Fever Economic Impact

Designed layout and visuals for the Indiana Fever Economic Impact report and presentation slides, which was utilized to inform decision-making on the production of their $78 million practice and training facility.

Programs used
Adobe Indesign & Illustrator, Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint

Average WNBA regular season game attendance for all games played (home and away)

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

Infographic of program impact data represented by charts and graphs

Produced various visuals and impact reports for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, visualizing ISO’s $37 million annual economic impact on downtown Indianapolis.

Programs used
Adobe Indesign & Illustrator, Microsoft Excel

Hillbert Circle Theatre visitor spending by category

Gubernatorial Forum

'Decision 2024: Your voices, your future' with hands raised in background

Every four years, PPI hosts the Indiana Gubernatorial Candidates Forum. The forum is intended to educate viewers on where each candidate for governor stands on pressing issues without the distractions that come with debates. In preparation for the forum, PPI publishes a series of policy briefs to inform readers on topics that are important to them, like the state of housing in Indiana or trends in workforce, among others.

Programs used
Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, & Photoshop

Developed visuals and branding for the 2024 Indiana Gubernatorial Forum, including the production of seven policy briefs, video graphics, digital signage, website content, and other promotional marketing materials.

Indiana homeownership rate by race and ethnicity (2012-22)

Video production of the 2024 Indiana Gubernatorial Forum

Watch the full recording from the 2024 Indiana Gubernatorial Forum, or go to the YouTube playlist for all topic videos and individual candidate interviews.