Hi! I’m Jewell Melisa Morton.
I’m a Filipino designer that grew up in a military family that was lucky enough to live in Japan and then travel around the US growing up. There was always a stream of Japanese, Filipino, Italia, and American culture and influence thrown my way which I try to implement in my personal and professional life. Although, I admit, I’m still trying to figure out where I fit in or how they fit into my life (besides food).
I am a dedicated, vocal, and meticulous designer with a commitment to humanistic design. I believe in honoring history and creating designs that resonate with target audiences needs and values; in doing so, I will often change my style to best suit my audience. In addition, I believe in advocating for the team: let creatives be creatives and allow them a work life balance. I’m a team player who loves to collaborate with others in order to solve a problem in a holistic manner to reach our team’s goals within deadlines.
I excel in creating work that involves community and strong typography. I enjoy pushing and testing boundaries from conceptualization to final execution while still meeting deadlines (if not a bit earlier than the original deadline).
I am currently looking to thrive with likeminded people within an agency process and pace after years of leading cross-functional teams and client work where I can contribute my personal insight on campaigns.
Contact me at jewellmtm@gmail.com or on LinkedIn! X has locked me out of my art account - please do not interact with that account.
Awards
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Named as one of the 2025 Students to Watch by Graphic Design USA
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For Seattle Olympic Bid. Published in their annual.
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Honorable Mention Award for Chimera XVI.
Excellence Award for Recruitment/Viewbook Complete Unit for AIA: Form+Foundation.
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General Award. For Chimera XVI.
General Award. For A Brief History of Tattoos.
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Northwestern Pennsylvania Chapter of Public Relations Society of America Niagara Awards.
Gold for AmeriMasala.
Gold for ART100.