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hello! i’m lee hardisty.

I’ve wanted to be a designer before I even knew what design was. I’m obsessed with detail, physicality, and the playful ways design systems can be used to build a better world.

Outside of design, you could find me enjoying human-centered science fiction + arranging flowers + hanging out with my two cats.  



READING
Children of RuinAdrian Tchaikovsky
LISTENING
Sunday Morning Comin’ DownKris Kristofferson

EDUCATION
Bachelor’s in Visual Communication Design
Minor in Urban Ecological Design
University of Washington, Seattle

AWARDS
Magna Cum Laude
University of Washington, 2026
Parnassus Graduating with Excellence Award
UW Division of Design, 2026
Husky 100
University of Washington, 2026
Kenneth L. Striker Scholarship in Design
UW Division of Design, 2025
ACP Clicks & Clips 1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th Place
Associated Collegiate Press, 2023-2026
UW Dean’s List
2022-2026

CONTACT
linkedin
resume
email






CURRENTLY
Junior Designer
September Works

PRIOR

Graphic Designer
UW Office of Sustainability
Head Design + Illustrations EditorThe Daily UW
Graphic Design Intern
Stanley 1913 
Design Student MentorUW Division of Design
ARCA Design Research Group Team Member
UW Division of Design, James Pierce

Graphic Design LeadUW Interaction Design Association
Layout Design and Illustration Instructor, State and National Convention Judge Washington Journalism Education Association