PORTFOLIO CREATIVE BLOG

Meet Our Team Series: Co-Creator, Catherine Lang-Cline

In the latest installment of our Meet Our Team series, we talk with one of our Co-Creators, Catherine Lang-Cline. Catherine is one of our fearless leaders who enjoys karaoke sessions in the car with her daughter, traveling, and being involved in the Columbus community. Hi, I’m Catherine Lang-Cline and I am President and Co-Creator of Portfolio Creative. My journey into this business starts with a fine arts degree from Northern Illinois University. Illinois was where I grew up and started my career as a graphic artist. The fates delivered me

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A Day in the Life: Q+A with Annie Doherty

In the latest installment of our Columbus Creatives: A Day in the Life series, we talk with Annie Doherty, who works in Marketing Production at Abercrombie & Fitch , going jeeping, and finding good Happy Hours in Columbus.  Hey! I’m Annie Doherty – a print nerd and paper enthusiast by day, and modern calligrapher by night. I was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio- graduated from OSU with an English degree, with a focus on creative writing. Somehow, I jumped into the print industry right out of college and have

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A Day in the Life: Q+A with Melissa Jackson

In the latest installment of our Columbus Creatives: A Day in the Life series, we talk with Melissa Jackson, designer by day and a teacher by night who enjoys spending time with her family and going to CSCA events!  Hi ya! I am Melissa Jackson, I design at Root Insurance by day and teach at Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD) by night. Originally from a small town near Cleveland, I moved to Columbus in the late 90’s. After spending many years downtown in a fantastic loft, my husband

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A Day in the Life: Q+A with Emma Deane

In the latest installment of our Columbus Creatives: A Day in the Life series, we talk with Emma Deane, a Copywriter at Abbott Nutrition. My name is Emma Deane and I live in Grandview with my husband, Stephen, and our hound dog, Billie — who we rescued from Pets Without Parents in Clintonville. Stephen — who is Payroll Manager at Nationwide — and I are newly married and approaching our one-year anniversary on April 22, 2018.  I grew up in Lisbon, Ohio and moved to Columbus in 2008 to attend

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A Day in the Life: Q+A with Lindsey Billingsley

In the latest installment of our Columbus Creatives: A Day in the Life series, we talk with Lindsey Billingsley, a Senior Digital Designer at DSW. She loves staying active whether it’s rock climbing, running or playing ultimate frisbee!  Hello! I’m Lindsey Billingsley and I’m currently a Senior Digital Designer at DSW but have worked at various agencies in the past. I live in Grandview, but I’m hoping to buy a house in Clintonville in the next year or so. Morning I’m a big advocator for breakfast! I make sure to

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A Day in the Life: Q+A with Shane McCleery

In the latest installment of our Columbus Creatives: A Day in the Life series, we talk with Shane McCleery, a Senior UX Consultant at Cardinal Solutions. When he’s not in front of a computer, Shane enjoys playing video games and spending time with his girlfriend, and his dog, Typo!  Hey there, Shane here. I’m a multidisciplinary designer in Columbus, Ohio. Fancy word meaning if it has needed to be designed I’ve done it. I’m a Senior UX Consultant at Cardinal Solutions. I’m a loving dog Dad, retired line cook, and

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A Day in the Life: Q+A with Haley Boehning

In the latest installment of our Columbus Creatives: A Day in the Life series, we talk with Haley Boehning, the Co-Founder of Storyforge. In her spare time, Haley keeps busy with all of the events Columbus as to offer. She’s a great example of all the creatives in Columbus who work hard + play hard!   I’m a transplanted New Yorker who moved to Columbus in 1997 thinking I’d stay for a few years … but fell in love with Columbus and the Short North specifically. I was fortunate to make

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A Day in the Life: Q+A with Lauren Adams

In the latest installment of our Columbus Creatives: A Day in the Life series, we talk with Lauren Adams, a graphic designer at La Senza. In her spare time Lauren enjoys lettering, and traveling to new places with her husband. Hello, Columbus! My name is Lauren Adams. I am a graphic designer who was born and raised in the cornfields and quiet towns of northwest Ohio. Country girl turned city savvy, I now reside and work here. After graduating from design school in 2015, I spent a year as an

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A Day in the Life: Q+A with Meredith Garda

In the latest installment of our Columbus Creatives: A Day in the Life series, we talk with Meredith Garda, a designer at an architecture firm here in Columbus. When she’s not helping clients bring their visions to life, Meredith loves taking advantage of all that our city has to offer. Hi Columbus family! My name is Meredith Garda and I’m a designer at Berardi + Partners Architects in Grandview. My job is to design, model and visualize the projects that clients bring to us. In other words, I bring their

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A Day in the Life: Q +A with Alex Webb

In the latest installment of our Columbus Creatives: A Day in the Life series, we talk with Alex Webb, a graphic designer and co-founder of a brand strategy and digital design studio. In his free time, Alex has many hobbies that vary from hosting a video game podcast to rock climbing. Alex is a great example of the creatives in Columbus who work hard AND play hard.  Hello! I’m Alex Webb and I’m a 30 year young, Columbus born and raised bipedal hominid. I’m a graphic designer and co-founder of

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