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Hello! I am a graphic designer, web designer, illustrator and artist with an emphasis in print, typography, illustration, and semiotics based in San Francisco, California. 

I am excited by all things profane, arcane, weird and everything in between. My work draws from tattoo traditions, folk art, and counter-culture aesthetics. While I embrace digital practices, I often break away from the screen and hold myself accountable to meticulous standards of craftsmanship and hand work. My goal is to disrupt the lines between digital construction and bespoke handiwork. For me, the most compelling work emerges from the study of these trade and craft traditions shaped by diverse cultural perspectives. My approach to design must involve the rigorous understanding of the systems that serve workers, designers and clients. I am passionate about work for inclusive, accessible communities. 


       
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Education

University of San Francisco
Spring 2024 – Spring 2026
Design, BA

◦ Dean’s List, 3 Semesters

◦ Visual Communication, Web Design,   Typography, Community Engaged Design, Publication Design, Print Making

San Francisco City College
Spring 2023 – Fall 2023

Santa Rosa Junior College
Fall 2021 – Fall 2022


Employment

Design Student Assistant
July 2025 – May 2026
University of San Francisco

◦ Designed multi-department newsletters     distributed biweekly to 200+ students and staff, responsible for layout, typography and editorial consistency
◦ Produced promotional materials for 5+ exhibition and academic events, ensuring visual cohesion across print and digital assets

Barista
May 2023 – July 2025
Blue Bottle Coffee, San Francisco

◦ High volume environment, multitasking,                communication
◦ Delegated tasks in an organized workflow
◦Crucial member of one of the highest sales locations in the company


Skills

Design Tools
◦ Adobe Illustrator
◦ Adobe Photoshop
◦ Adobe InDesign
◦ Adobe AfterEffects
◦ Adobe Lightroom
◦ Cavalry

Web + Digital Tools
◦ HTML
◦ CSS
◦ VS Code
◦ Figma

Productivity
◦ Google + Microsoft

Office Software
◦ Excel
◦ Notion
◦ Evernote




Parker Leabo
Designer, Illustrator, Artist


Born, raised and based in San Francisco Designer and Illustrator specializing in 
Print Media, Publication Design, and Typography
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Twix Newsletter

August 2025

Typography, Lettering, Editorial

Tasked with creating a logo for the University of San Francisco Art + Architecture department newsletter, this was the final product.

Inspired by early 20th and late 19th century lettering, I sought to introduce a similar look to a newsletter covering art, events and department news. 

Lorem Ipsum.


In addition to creating the logo, I also was a key member working on the content of the actual newsletter, which was sent out biweekly to 200+ students and staff. Maintaining editorial consistency, visual cohesion was crucial throughout working on this newsletter. 
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