Design

Tell stories. Inspire action.

From mission-driven branding to educational resources, my work is rooted in visual storytelling that inspires curiosity, learning, and meaningful connection.

Mission-Driven Branding
Educational Design
Books & Story Projects
Sales & Marketing

The Healthy Champions Signature Events promote wellness in schools through fun, themed activities. I helped develop bold, cohesive branding for these statewide initiatives. Read more →

Elsewhere Bread

A neighborhood micro-bakery in Lancaster, PA, committed to using locally sourced high-quality ingredients and making a difference in the Lancaster community

Sydney Roasting Co.

The wholesale branch of Kitty Town Coffee, they are the "un-fancy" specialty coffee roaster that strives to make high-quality coffee accessible to anyone

ConnectUs Church

A non-denominational Christian church aiming to connect people to Jesus, community, and to their "next step" in their lives

Lyn Willy Children's Books

An independent publisher of adorable early reader books

Tita Edna's Filipino Comfort Food

Quality home-cooked Filipino comfort food and desserts

Elizabethtown Block Party

A semi-annual event in Elizabethtown, PA that brings organizations, churches, and neighborhoods together for free food and festivities

My Experience & Skills

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Current Experience Summary

Graphic Designer, Penn State PRO Wellness (Penn State College of Medicine)

May 2024 – Present (Part-Time) | Hershey, PA

Design branding, digital toolkits, presentation materials, and print/digital graphics for Pennsylvania school and Penn State Health staff wellness initiatives
Led rebranding of Healthy Champions Signature Events to engage younger audiences through illustrative and accessible design
Collaborate cross-functionally with health educators, program managers, and IT teams to ensure message clarity and visual consistency

Freelance Graphic Designer, Vania Hardy Creative (Self-Employed)

2021 – Present (Full-Time) | 2011–2021 (Part-Time)

Provide branding, digital marketing, and illustration for mission-driven organizations, particularly in wellness, education, and publishing
Design eBooks, landing pages, social graphics, and email newsletters, often creating custom illustrations and using accessibility principles
Clients include Elsewhere Bread (Lancaster, PA), Sydney Roasting Co. (Lebanon, PA), Simpatico Studios (New Britain, PA), Kid Heroes Productions (Los Angeles, CA), Lyn Willy Children’s Books (Ligonier, PA), and more
Notable achievement: Panelist at San Diego Comic-Con 2022 for book covers for independent comic book series Lumpia with a Vengeance with Kid Heroes Productions

Skills & Tools

Branding & Identity Design

Illustration (Digital & Traditional)

Book Formatting

Web, UX, & Digital Design

Print Design

Project Management

Adobe Creative Suite

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Illustration Portfolio

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