Melaina McWhorter

2025
Bachelors in Graphic Design

Biography

Melaina McWhorter is a graphic designer and illustrator graduating with her BFA in Graphic Design from Bradley University with the highest honors. While in school, Melaina received various awards, including Outstanding Graphic Design Student and Outstanding Student in Drawing. Finding inspiration in nature, Melaina is passionate about creating bright designs that bring positivity into any space. Her work consists of a mix of fun and clean typography with an illustrative style featuring bold colors. Creating clean, effective, and memorable designs is Melaina’s specialty. In her free time, you can find Melaina working on her online art store and always, always doodling!

Student Work

Artist's Statement

In my design work, I always strive to create something that immediately draws your attention. Using bright colors with bold typography is my specialty and I always try to find a way to add an illustrative element to all of my designs. I often find inspiration by viewing other artists’ work and by spending time outdoors. My hero piece, Kiwi and Squeak is a childrens book written and designed by me! I combined my love for birds with my love for watercolor. You might notice that the illustrations are a lot bolder than watercolor usually is. To obtain this effect, I covered multiple pages in red, yellow, and green watercolor paint. I then scanned, cut out, and collaged everything in illustrator to obtain this bold, pieced together effect!

More of My Work

I’m graduating with multiple degrees! Check out my work in another thesis exhibit.

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