HELLO

I’m Natalie Schneider, a Graphic Designer from Evanston, Illinois.

I fell in love with graphic design after seeing the positive impact my work had within my own community. I discovered its power to spark change, tell meaningful stories, and bring people together.

That experience led me to pursue a degree in graphic design with a minor in psychology at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. I gained hands-on experience through coursework, internships, and freelance projects, working with university newspapers, local radio stations, corporate offices, design centers, veteran centers, and concert venues. Balancing multiple projects at once allowed me to continually develop my skill set, refine my style, and strengthen my creative process.

I am currently working as a graphic specialist at Caterpillar Inc., where I create graphics for global parts manuals using research, engineering prints, and 3D visualization software. It has been a meaningful experience that has helped me grow in ways I never expected, from leading a professional development team to creating murals for the company’s 100-year celebration to designing icons for service technology.

This upcoming year, I’m going to be an art instructor for the Peoria Art Guild! I’m excited to continue growing creatively, where I can help people feel confident in their creative expression.

Feel free to reach out—I’m always open to new opportunities and collaborations!