Maggie Morris

About Maggie Morris

I’m a creative force with over 20 years of experience shaping brands through compelling storytelling and design. As an award-winning art director and writer, I’ve helped global powerhouses like BMW and Samsung, as well as startups and local businesses, craft visual identities and strategic narratives that resonate.Blending a deep understanding of interactive creative development with a love for print, I thrive at the intersection of innovation and timeless design. My approach is both visionary and detail-driven—balancing big-picture thinking with precision execution. A former colleague once described me best:\"Maggie has a creative relationship with everything around her, a sense of what is remarkable and how to capture it. She can make anything beautiful.\"Beyond my hands-on creative work, I am passionate about mentorship and fostering growth within teams. I believe great design isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about understanding culture, emotion, and strategy. My curiosity drives me to stay ahead of emerging trends while remaining rooted in the art and craft of storytelling.I also write for several magazines, and my bookshelves are filled with everything from classic literature to niche magazines from the ‘90s and connect—whether you’re looking for a creative leader, a brand storyteller, or a strategic design partner.Passion: Graphic design, Japanese stationery, Italian pens, quilting, shoes, fashion, rescue dogs, wellness, swimming, writing, books, music, film, travel, architecture, and home decor.

Experience

1. Contributing Editor

   Dossier

   Sep 2024 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Contributing editor and writer for Dossier Magazine with focus on craft (from handicrafts to fine luxury products), rare experiences, wildlife, skiing, and sustainability. Dossier is a luxury travel, lifestyle and culture publication with a semi-annual print magazine and weekly newsletter. It is published by Dossier Projects, an editorial studio that tells multimedia stories and a media company that builds editorial brands with a reason for being.

Education

• UCLA Extension

  Creative Non-Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction

  2019 — 2022

• School of Visual Arts

  Continuting Education, Interactive Media

  2003 — 2005

• Wesleyan University

  BA, Urban Anthropology & American Cultural Studies; Typography

  1994 — 1998

• Wesleyan University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Anthropology

Skills

• Indesign
• Branding
• Facebook
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Social Media Marketing
• Brand Design
• Creative Strategy
• User Experience Design
• Facebook Fan Page Creation
• Social Media
• Facebook Applications
• Interactive Marketing
• Graphic Design
• Branding & Identity
• Online Social Networking
• Online Gaming
• User Experience
• Content Strategy
• Web Design
• Photography
• Brand Development
• Interactive Advertising
• Visual Communication
• Digital Media
• Creative Direction
• Mobile Applications
• Web Applications
• Wireframes
• Advertising
• Digital Strategy
• Online Advertising
• Custom Facebook Pages
• Art Direction
• Interaction Design
• Campaign Concepting
• User Interface Design