Who?
Jodie Eilers. Eilers like eye-lers.
I'm one of the lucky few who already knew what I wanted to do as a career halfway through high school. At the time I wouldn't have been able to articulate this, but design is a rare field in that it offers opportunities to learn about so many industries. That's a big, if not essential, perk for someone who is endlessly curious and loves to learn. A short list: genetics, public healthcare for high risk and unhoused, charting (at Excel!), independent film, snow/skate/surf fashion, K–12 educational materials, book publishing, online publishing, photography, downhill biking, environmental design in architecture, international food production, public art, productivity software, etc. I'm so glad I came down this path.
I've been designing for more than two decades. The fascination continues to grow. I love the science behind aesthetics, the communication challenges (overt and subtle), and the research it takes to understand both messenger and audience. My strength is recognizing whole-system patterns. Thus, I gravitate toward branding and identity work, but I also love the variation of work that my career has afforded me: from geeky UX to silly illustration. It's fun.
When I’m not in front of a screen, you can usually find me high on a ridge or halfway up a pitch of rock—ideally with a bit of foraging or travel mixed in. I’ve been teaching and co‑chairing with the Washington Alpine Club mountaineering and intermediate climbing programs since 2015, and it’s a true labor of love. I’m also a 200‑hour certified yoga teacher, I have completed the AMGA Single Pitch Instructor course, I'm a health coach through the Institute for Functional Medicine FMCA program, and I have enough wilderness skills to survive a zombie apocalypse.
Thank you for your interest in my work. Let's discuss your design needs.
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