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Elliot McWilliams

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Bio

I’m a multimedia visual designer utilizing print layout, information organization and digital editing to make representation and opportunity more accessible and achievable. My practice primarily consists of printed media such as magazines, newspapers, and short books, but also contains a wide array of photography, video work and brand building.  I believe everyone deserves to be well informed and have an adequate path to genuine opportunity. In a state of growing inaccessibility and over-complication, I aim to break down barriers for the common person by combining cohesive printed layouts that break down dense topics into understandable graphics and my affinity for community-led projects to serve as an open, accepting and clear helping hand. My largest ongoing project, YarnBomb Zine, is an arts collective publication created for the sole purpose of uplifting small and/or underrepresented creatives, giving them an opportunity for community connection. With this project, I aim to provide an action packed, entertaining and loving home for the work submitted directly from the art community. Since beginning this project in 2022, YarnBomb Zine has gone on to feature over 350 creatives across seven issues, has been donated globally to 75 libraries and collections, and has distributed over 700 copies throughout its lifetime. Currently, I’m working towards a BFA with a focus in Visual Communications Design so that I may continue to work to provide aid for those who are often left out of the conversation of representation and opportunity.

Education

Tarrant County College District

Associate's degree program
2023 - 2025
  • Majors:
    • Fine and Studio Arts
    • Graphic Communications
  • Minors:
    • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • GPA:
    4

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Bachelor's degree program
2022 - 2026
  • Majors:
    • Fine and Studio Arts
    • Design and Applied Arts
    • Visual and Performing Arts, General
    • Film/Video and Photographic Arts
    • Graphic Communications
  • GPA:
    4

Ischool Virtual Academy Of Texas

High School
2021 - 2022
  • GPA:
    3.4

Keller High School

High School
2018 - 2020
  • GPA:
    3.4

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Film/Video and Photographic Arts
    • Design and Applied Arts
    • Fine and Studio Arts
    • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
    • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
    • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
    • Business Administration, Management and Operations
    • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
    • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
    • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
    • Visual and Performing Arts, General
    • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Media Production

    • Dream career goals:

      Creative Director

    • Design & Marketing Intern

      WholesomeZine
      2026 – 2026
    • Page Designer

      The Collegian - Tarrant County College
      2024 – 20251 year
    • Small business owner

      self-employed artist
      2018 – 20224 years
    • Assistant Manager

      Spencers Gifts - Spirit Halloween
      2023 – 2023
    • Student Marketeer

      Red Bull
      2024 – 20251 year

    Sports

    Artistic Gymnastics

    Junior Varsity
    2012 – 20164 years

    Awards

    • 1st place all-around, overall highest score in state championship
    • 1st place floor, overall highest score on floor category in state championship
    • 1st place floor, overall highest score in floor category, "Texas Tough" competition

    Arts

    • The Collegian - Tarrant County College

      Design
      The Collegian
      2024 – 2025
    • YarnBomb Zine

      Graphic Art
      2022 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Self / Freelance services — Photographer, branding assistant
      2023 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship