Lizzie Edwards
Lizzie Edwards
Founder, GiveLoveStudio
Lizzie Edwards is a multidisciplinary designer, illustrator, and owner of GiveLoveStudio from Raleigh, North Carolina. She is a Class of 2026 graduate of NC State, where she earned a BA in Graphic and Experience Design with a minor in Anthropology.
At NC State, she served as a senior advisor for Student AIGA, editorial designer for DesignLife, communications intern for Global Training Initiative, and staff designer for Agromeck. She was named a Graphic Design USA “Student to Watch” (2026) and received Best of Show for Agromeck Vol. 123 (ACP).
Her work has been featured by Adobe Live, Women of Type, and Goodtype, and she participated in the Adobe Creative Apprenticeship program. She currently works in Engineering Communications at John Deere and previously interned at Mohawk Industries.
Designed by Practice, Defined by Perspective
In a chronically online world, how do you find your creative voice amid endless trends and expectations? Early on, I believed strong designers possessed a defined style. I soon learned that perspective isn’t found; it’s built through practice.
What began as a One Design a Day challenge became an experiment in creativity and self-discovery. Creating without client pressure or the burden of perfection revealed hidden patterns in my work and built my confidence. Growth stems from making space for curiosity.
This talk shares lessons from daily practice to help designers build perspective across branding, illustration, and UX. Attendees will learn to build creative habits, overcome perfectionism, and use passion projects to find their voice instead of waiting for inspiration to strike.