Amanda Sweet

Graphic Design Lead

Education:
MFA, Painting + Drawing, University of Washington, 2015
BFA, Painting, Rhode Island School of Design, 2007
Certificate in English, Rhode Island School of Design, 2007

Joined Floyd|Snider: 2016

Amanda Sweet is the Graphic Design Lead at Floyd|Snider, responsible for enabling clients and the public to clearly visualize complex project elements through the design and production of compelling graphics. Her fine art background and varied graphic design experience enable her to bring sophistication, skill, and creativity to her work at the firm. She creates conceptual site models, cross sections, and other data visualizations and provides illustration and brand design for project deliverables, public engagement, and company marketing efforts. Amanda also ensures documents are well-organized and meet Floyd|Snider’s high-quality standards for finalization. Her passion for the environment is evident in both her personal professional art practice and her dedication to Floyd|Snider's mission.

Professional Strengths

Two-dimensional design sensibilities with a keen understanding of the fundamental techniques of image-making and compositional schemes

Expertise in color theory with a knowledge of color contrast accessibility standards that create captivating graphics that are inclusive

Strong perceptual communication skills learned from experience as an arts educator and demonstration artist, requiring patience and enthusiasm to encourage the sharing of ideas

Time management and multitasking abilities gained from previous roles in marketing management and event coordination

Sharp organizational skills that benefit the day-to-day operations of the firm and client support

An eye for detail in written communications and the presentation of tabular data