Hi! 👋 I’m Amanda.
I’m a Designer who believes in craft, collaboration, and lifelong learning.

I have 15+ years of experience as a Creative Director, Brand, and Digital Designer leading visual identity, websites, publications, and campaigns for mission-driven organizations. I currently work as a Creative Director at Teal Media.
I’m known for visual craft, attention to detail, and ability to translate complexity into clear, compelling design experiences.
I’m equally comfortable setting the strategic vision or getting hands-on in execution. Every day, I collaborate with fast-paced teams of developers, copywriters, and marketers to ship high-quality work.
I live in Baltimore, Maryland with my partner and our 3 young kids in our (2nd) fixer-upper—we always have a project! When I’m not designing, I enjoy crafting with friends and hiking in the woods.
I’m known for visual craft, attention to detail, and ability to translate complexity into clear, compelling design experiences.
I’m equally comfortable setting the strategic vision or getting hands-on in execution. Every day, I collaborate with fast-paced teams of developers, copywriters, and marketers to ship high-quality work.
I live in Baltimore, Maryland with my partner and our 3 young kids in our (2nd) fixer-upper—we always have a project! When I’m not designing, I enjoy crafting with friends and hiking in the woods.
Experience
Principal / lEad Designer
Studio of Amanda Buck
2019–2021
Senior Designer
Obama for America—Re-election Campaign
2012–2013
Education
MFA in Graphic Design
Maryland Institute College of Art
View thesis work
View thesis work
BS in Design
The Ohio State University
Teaching Experience
Graphic Design 1
Towson University
2021
Graphic Design MAÂ Workshop
GD Post-Baccalaureate Workshop
GD Post-Baccalaureate Workshop
Maryland Institute College of Art
2017–2021
Typography 3
Maryland Institute College of Art
2020
Typography 1
Maryland Institute College of Art
2014–2019
GDMA Thesis Research and Writing
Maryland Institute College of Art
2019
Center for Social Design,
Practice-Based Studio
Practice-Based Studio
Maryland Institute College of Art, with Becky Slogeris
2016
Typography 2
Stevenson University
2016
Graphic Design 2
Maryland Institute College of Art, with Mark Sanders
2015
Typography 2
Maryland Institute College of Art, with Ellen Lupton
2014
Poster Design & Print
Maryland Institute College of Art, with Kim Bentley
2013
