nice to meet you!

i’m eme!

I just graduated in May 2021 with a BFA in graphic design and a minor in printmaking from Boston University’s College of Fine Arts. My coursework included drawing, painting, sculpture, typography, multidisciplinary design, bookmaking, and various types of printmaking. I spent a semester studying design in Venice, Italy and learning how to exist outside of Boston. My favorite physical media include gouache, relief printing, and bookbinding. I think all artists are messy to a degree, but I love being covered in ink and paint. If you’re not having fun with the process, what’s the point?

some context

I grew up in Dartmouth, MA, about an hour south of Boston. Both of my parents are architects, so I got my artistic start playing with my mom’s paint swatches and drawing blind contours with my dad as a kid. Some of my favorite things to do outside of visual arts include rock climbing, cooking, studying Arabic, hiking and spending time outside, annoying my dogs, and wandering through art museums. I will gladly play Mariokart Wii at any hour of the day, I think the color orange is underrated, and one of my goals in life is to own a risograph printer someday.

looking forward

I’ve had my fair share of diverse design experiences, but I’m not sold on a singular career goal. I’m not exactly sure where I’ll be a year from now, but my mind is staying open and I’m excited to see what I end up pursuing. In general, I want to be able to use design as a positive force and contribute to the environments and communities around me in a productive and beautiful way (a little sappy, but you get the idea).

contact

There’s a contact form in the header of this site if you want to get in touch!
Otherwise, you can shoot me an email at eme.lawton@gmail.com.
PDF portfolio and resume available upon request. 

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