Arlo is a communications specialist with over ten years of experience in illustration and graphic design. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Media Studies with a minor in Studio Art Graphic Design. His skills include copywriting, social media marketing, and printed marketing.
As a digital illustrator and designer, he has worked with various organizations, producing original and commissioned works across digital and print media, branding, product design, motion graphics, and character animation.
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MEDICAL SCHOOL — New Phone App Promotional & Instructional Video
motion graphics • character design • graphic design • character animation • sound design • video editing
Arlo created a short animated video to support the launch of a new heart health monitoring app developed by the university. This video guides potential users through The 3’ Heart Health and Fitness Test, showcasing its simplicity and effectiveness.
EVOLUTION BODY PIERCING — Social Media Campaigns
photo editing • illustration • graphic design
After launching a new website and developing a branding guide for Evolution Body Piercing, Arlo assisted in applying that standard to the content for the studio's social media channels. This involved using the colors, photos, graphic elements, and fonts from the website in the images shared on Instagram and Facebook.
EVOLUTION BODY PIERCING — Website
photo editing • illustration • graphic design • animation • UX design • branding • copywriting
In 2023, Arlo created a new website for Evolution Body Piercing. Arlo needed to create new graphics and assets when designing the new site. A primary goal of this redesign was to create a more comprehensive explanation of the studio’s pricing, ID requirements, aftercare guides, and jewelry information. Arlo created graphs and charts depicting piercing placements and associated costs, informational graphics, and animations to exemplify how the jewelry mechanics work to meet this goal.
EVOLUTION BODY PIERCING — Merchandise and Print Materials
illustration • graphic design
Arlo created several illustrations for printed marketing materials and merchandise for Evolution Body Piercing. These illustrations reimagined the brand to resonate with specific demographics within Evolution's client base, helping to expand the studio's visual identity.
ART BY ARLO — Logo/Signature
branding • graphic design
For his logo, Arlo designed a graphic to reflect his identity as a graphic designer and illustrator, envisioning it as an artist's signature. He focused on simplicity, drawing inspiration from admired stamp-like signatures.
COMMISSIONED — Logo
branding • graphic design
Since graduating from college, Arlo has frequently been commissioned to create logos, branding assets, and style guides for small businesses, projects, and content creators. For each project, Arlo collaborates closely with the client to understand their vision and what their brand represents. He designs iconography that captures the client's personality and purpose.
NO LONGER SUBTEXT — A Danmei Book Club Podcast
branding • graphic design • social media strategy • audio production • podcast hosting • narration • copywriting
A Danmei Book Club Podcast: Hosts Arlo and Pa Ying read a Danmei novel each month and come together to discuss it. New episodes are released on the last Tuesday of each month.
Arlo creates all graphics and branding and is the primary sound designer and editor.
NATIONAL CATHOLIC SISTERS WEEK - SisterStory Podcasts
branding • graphic design • social media strategy • audio production • narration • script writing • copywriting
NCSW and its storytelling initiative, SisterStory, was a grant-funded non-profit charged with chronicling the lives of Catholic Women Religious. While working for NCSW, Arlo produced and served as lead editor on several SisterStory podcasts. In addition to producing and editing these podcasts, he was responsible for marketing and promotion.
NATIONAL CATHOLIC SISTERS WEEK — Missions of Hope, Documentary Film
video production • audio production • graphic design • product design
Produced for NCSW 2019, Missions of Hope attempts to debunk misconceptions of women religious. Arlo was the lead producer on this project, which involved conduction interviews, filming, and editing. He was also responsible for creating all digital and print promotions for this project, which included social media content, posters, merchandise, brochures, booklets, and DVD covers.
COMMISSIONED — Baby Shower Invite
graphic design
A client commissioned Arlo to create a digital invitation for a baby shower. The design features specific characters and graphics requested by the client to align with the shower's theme. These elements were designed for use in the invitation, future birth announcements, and family mementos.
ART BY ARLO - Illustration
illustration • product design
As an independent digital artist, Arlo has illustrated numerous projects, including art prints, paper products, and acrylic items.