© Sophie Lietz 2026
00.Sophie Lietz

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I’m a Chicago-based designer with a degree in Communication Design from the University of Cincinnati’s School of Design, Architecture, Art, & Planning (DAAP) with minors in Psychology and Marketing. 

Previously a Designer at Grady Campbell, Junior Designer at Durham Studio, and Intern at Order, Rockwell Group, & A LINE Studio.
01.In Focus
Publication

Senior Capstone
2025

In Focus is a contemporary history publication that boosts reading comprehension through clear typography and proven literary practices. By using ample white space and familiar, readable typefaces to reduce cognitive load, it helps readers absorb and retain information more easily.

1/6  In Focus Spreads
2/6  In Focus Poster
3/6  In Focus Spreads (Motion)
4/6  In Focus Spreads
5/6  In Focus Image Style
6/6  In Focus Section Markers
02.Enable Injections

Brand Applications

Durham Studio
2025

While at Durham Studio, I created a range of deliverables for Enable Injections, including magazine ads and large-format graphics for conference events. I maintained the existing brand identity while introducing unique assets that expanded and supported the system.

1/3   Enable Injections Advertisment
2/3   Enable Injections Backdrop
3/3   Enable Injections Advertisment
03.Rotate

Brand Applications

A LINE Studio2023

While at A LINE Studio, I helped develop brand assets for Rotate, a cybersecurity company. I specifically contributed motion assets, creating dynamic posters that move, flip, and reinforce the brand’s identity.

Credits: Maor Ofek, Tess Lenk, Mackenzie Pringle, Michael Meyer, James Trump, Nick Monkhouse, & Hongjin Lan.

1/5  Rotate Digital Posters (Motion)

2/5 Instagram Preview Post (Motion)
3/5  Rotate Posters
4/5  Rotate Posters
5/5  Tagline (Motion)
04.Coax

Brand Identity
& Industrial Design

Student Project2023

Coax is an interactive lamp designed in collaboration with industrial designers Sarah Sheerajin and Ian Wolfe, allowing users to customize their lighting experience. We designed and manufactured 15 lamps for sale. I was responsible for the branding, package design, presentations, moodboards, and also assisted with the manufacturing process.

1/7  Coax Final Design
2/7  Instruction Manual
3/7  Packaging and Dieline
4/7  Logo
5/7  Presentation Design
6/7  Moodboard Design
7/7  Presentation Design
05.Calvin Harris 2025
Campaign Identity

Order 
2024

While at Order, I developed the identity and social assets for a Calvin Harris concert at Ushuaïa Ibiza. The campaign is energetic and bold, paired with simple typography to create a balanced and compelling visual system. This is not the final client deliverable.

1/3  Hero Graphic
2/3  Merch
3/3  Instagram Story
06.Verre
Brand Identity

Personal Project
2026

Verre is a simple identity focused on clean and elegant design. It highlights clarity, restraint, and thoughtful choices. Clean type and neutral colors create a calm, timeless look.

1/5  Lotion Tube
2/5  Verre Logo
3/5  Color Palette
4/5  Image and Type
5/5  Type
07.Wenzel Distillery
Gin Label

Durham Studio
2025

While at Durham Studio, I was given the opportunity to create a concept for Wenzel Distillery’s new gin. While other designers explored directions closer to the brand’s current look and feel, I developed a more exploratory, farther-out option that pushed the visual language in a new direction. This is not the final client deliverable.


1/3  Front Label
2/3  Back Label
3/3  Full Bottle Front
08.Order Type Foundry
Type Study

Order
2025


While at Order, I created promotional posts for their type foundry, Order Type Foundry, designed to drive typeface purchases. I developed simple animations and typographic layouts to showcase the type and its features.

1/3  Pastiche Grotesque (Motion)
2/3  Etude (Motion)
3/3  Plebeian
09 .The Meat Industry
Infographic

Student Project
2022


“The Meat Industry’s Ecological Footprint” is an infographic that offers insights into the resources consumed in meat production. Its purpose is to stimulate contemplation and raise questions. The use of bold typography, accentuated by a vibrant touch of red, enhances the overall intensity of the composition.

1/3  Infographic
2/3  Detail
3/3  Detail
10 .A LINE Studio Promo
Motion Studies

A LINE Studio
2023


While at A LINE Studio, I created several motion assets for their Instagram to showcase their work and expand its visibility across social platforms.

1/2  Promotional Post (Motion)
2/2  Promotional Post (Motion)