About me
Helloooo there, I'm Lorrie May Manuel! A gal with many creative roles—specialized attributes. Interdisciplinary designer, illustrator with a passion to educate. And I love mint choco ice cream.
Solutions at your service
I offer 4 (four) services/skills that you may be looking for. From logo design, website creation to 1:1 portfolio reviews.
Web + UI/UX design
We're talking, web-wizard!
Constructing websites, designing, and streamlining your needs & content.
Branding + Logos
We'll tell your story. Here to build an unique visual identity & create experiences. With you in mind.
Illustration
Digital to traditional. I draw Mid-century, kawaii, and vector styles. Ranging to children's to pin-up.
Creative coaching
Critiques, portfolio or creative reviews. Let's aim to improve and setting goals. Say your needs, I will coach.
My story
A late bloomer designer but always a creative since I was wittle. Many outlets to create from fashion/cosplay to decorating cakes in 🌉San Francisco.
But I felt something was missing, I craved more. I found my way to my first graphic design course just "for fun." Welp, the rest is history. I worked at agencies, in-house, academia, and freelance. Designed for pretty cool companies and clients!
Never thought I'd be teaching
Would you believe me that I said "no," to teaching? I was so fearful. I unintentionally fell in love and grew a passion for educating others. Sharing my knowledge and experiences. We're talking real failures to successes.
Opportunities arose! Teaching workshops for non-profits, graphic + UI/UX design, and illustration courses at Uni. Of course, I got mad at my students for using one layer.
Hear it from their hearts
Some colleagues, clients, students but more importantly, amazing relationships.
"When I needed a direction for my website Lorrie May was there to give me a stylized approach on how the website should look and feel. User experience and design is her forte and I’m glad she was able to meet tight deadlines. Not only was she punctual, she also offered advice on what to add and subtract. I’m definitely going to seek her consultation next time!"
"Lorrie May is more of an instructor who does not judge her students by what they can do, but who looks for students' hidden potential. Her classes and teaching styles help students continuously think out of the box and progress by breaking their own boundaries."
"Lorrie May has a wonderful eye for creativity and she was able to communicate that through her work. Being the talented artist that she is, I was able to learn a lot of new things. She kept me motivated throughout the day as we worked together side by side. Her positive energy was so infectious that it made it easy coming into the office knowing that she was there with me."
“Working with Lorrie May is always a pleasure. Whenever I have design work, she is ready and able to assist in creating exactly what fits perfect with the project. She is a true professional who is thorough and thoughtful in fulfilling her client’s desired outcome. I look forward to working with her every time.”
"Lorrie May is a one-of-a-kind designer, developer, and marketing specialist. She certainly was a key factor for the ongoing success and growth in more ways than one!"
“Lorrie May did a fantastic job creating my full branding, six unique illustrative designs for my canvas totes, stickers, and more. It's so fun brainstorming ideas with her and seeing the ideas to life! She puts lots of thought into her work and it shows.”
Do we look like a match?
You have a project in mind or say, you just need some help. Don't worry, I've got the skills that kill. Let's pencil in a disco-date to discover your needs.
