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11.13.08 : Artist profile available at artslant.com
A comprehensive exhibitions listing for artist Leila Singleton is now available at Artslant, “the inside spot for art buzz and events…bring[ing] a local and in-depth focus to the contemporary art scene.” Visitors can view her profile, artist statement and a slideshow of selections from her photography and design portfolios here. (Back to year list)
10.09.08 : Exhibited in snap to grid
A digital photograph by artist Leila Singleton is included in the 5th annual Snap to Grid
Un-Juried Exhibit, opening tonight at the Los Angeles Center for Digital Art (LACDA). Reminiscent of the postcard art shows of the 1980s, hundreds of works are displayed in a grid-like installation in the Center’s 1,200 foot gallery. Says LACDA Director Rex Bruce, “The usual (less than democratic) selection process where only the precious few are chosen is turned on its head in a curatorial anarchy where everyone gets to participate and the viewer is literally left to be the judge.” Tonight’s opening reception coincides with the popular Los Angeles Downtown Art Walk, with thousands expected to attend the exhibit. Visitors can see Singleton’s work at the Center through November 1, 2008. (Back to year list)
10.01.08 : Exhibited by Upstream People Gallery
Five digital photographs by artist Leila Singleton are included in the 10th Annual Abstraction International Online Juried Art Exhibition, the latest show by Upstream People Gallery. Established in the late 1990s, Upstream People enjoys approximately 800,000 web hits monthly, and artists representing almost every country have shown work in its juried exhibitions. “Abstraction” attracted nearly 300 entries worldwide, some from as far away as China. Visitors can view Singleton’s work on the site through September 30, 2009. All five images are available for purchase through the gallery. (Back to year list)
08.10.08 : Exhibited by Caladan Gallery 
Three digital photographs by artist Leila Singleton are included in Mystery in the Natural World, the latest exhibition by Caladan Gallery. The show “investigates the ever-present and changing enigmatic nature of nature in visual terms.” Caladan Gallery, formed in 2003, is an online art gallery that features work in all media and enjoys 20,000 unique visitors monthly. Visitors can officially view Singleton’s work on the site through September 9, 2008, and for a few months thereafter in the gallery’s archives. All three images are available for purchase through the gallery. (Back to year list)
07.22.08 : Celebrating ten years
Today marks an exciting milestone for graphic designer Leila Singleton: ten years of freelance design. Join in the celebration! Be among the first five people to send an email to leila(at)leilasingleton.com, along with your complete mailing address (international addresses okay), and you’ll receive a signed, limited-edition poster. It’s like getting a present on someone else’s birthday! (Back to year list)
05.31.08 : Reviewer at Portfolio Day 
The San Francisco chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) welcomed “over 90 top Bay Area designers” as reviewers at AIGA Portfolio Day 08; among them was freelance designer Leila Singleton of The Whole Package. Dubbed “the best portfolio review on the West Coast,” Portfolio Day gives design students an opportunity to infuse their portfolios with professional insights. Singleton, a recent transplant to San Francisco, has also reviewed portfolios for Colorado State University in her native Fort Collins, Colorado. (Back to year list)
05.01.08 : Featured in Really Good Logos Explained
A logo designed by Leila Singleton appears in Really Good Logos Explained: Top Design Professionals Critique 500 Logos & Explain What Makes Them Work. The book is co-authored by Margo Chase, Ron Miriello, Alex White and Rian Hughes. According to Rockport Publishers, “…some of today’s top creative minds critique and appraise over 500 examples of truly exceptional logos, and explain what makes them work.” Singleton’s design, which appears in Chapter 1: Loud & Proud, was selected from over 3,000 entries worldwide to appear in the final publication. (Back to year list)
04.01.08 : Relocation!
Fort Collins, Colorado native and graphic designer Leila Singleton has officially relocated to San Francisco, California. Singleton, who left Fort Collins in 1999 to pursue studies at the prestigious Savannah College of Art & Design in Savannah, Georgia, has lived and worked in her hometown since her 2003 graduation; she recently concluded her four year tenure as Art Director at local firm Kelly Rizley Advertising & PR. Singleton will be freelancing as The Whole Package and enjoying the company of another recent San Francisco transplant: her boyfriend, award-winning CG Animator Kyle Winkelman. (Back to year list)
02.07.08 : Photograph donated to Heart Art
Artist Leila Singleton is a proud contributor to the 14th Annual Heart Art Auction, going on tonight at Mile High Station in Denver. Organized by the Colorado chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), Heart Art is “a chance for area artists to contribute their talents” to benefit both AIGA Colorado and Project Angel Heart, the latter of which delivers 1,000 meals weekly to homebound individuals living with life-threatening illnesses. Singleton’s contribution to the auction is a framed print from her catalog of digital fine art photography. The event runs from 5:30 to 9:00 PM and includes live jazz, food and drinks. Admission is $20. (Back to year list)
02.05.08 : Featured in Big Book of Logos 5
A logo designed by Leila Singleton appears on page 80 of David E. Carter’s latest release, The Big Book of Logos 5. Hot off the presses, the book features “thousands of the best logos and trademarks in use in the world today,” according to publisher HarperCollins. Singleton’s logo, designed for a residential contractor, was selected via the international Logo 07 competition to earn a spot in the book. (Back to year list)
12.06.07 : Exhibited in Hush
Four digital photographs by Leila Singleton are included in Hush — A Silent Auction. The show is a fundraiser for the Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) Alumni Scholarship Fund and is hosted by the SCAD Atlanta Alumni Chapter and P’cheen International Bistro & Pub in Atlanta, Georgia. Artwork will be on display at P’cheen through December 19, 2007. (Back to year list)
12.05.07 : Poster donated to Deck the Halls and Walls
Leila Singleton is a proud contributor to the 5th Annual Deck the Halls and Walls Poster Auction, going on tonight at Access Gallery in Denver. Organized by the Colorado chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), Deck the Halls and Walls benefits three non-profit organizations dedicated to supporting visual arts locally: The Other Side Arts, Very Special Arts of Colorado and AIGA Colorado. Singleton’s autographed poster joins donations from such design luminaries as Milton Glaser, Clement Mok and Sean Adams / Adams Morioka, among others. The event runs from 6:00 to 9:00 PM; admission is $20 for both AIGA members and non-members. (Back to year list)
10.19.07 : Poem featured in CRUX
What I Learned in School, a poem by Leila Singleton, is included in CRUX: A Conversation in Words & Images / South Africa to South USA. The anthology features works by 58 writers from around the world, which explore slavery in the Southern US and apartheid in South Africa. (Back to year list)
10.18.07 : Invited to present at Poudre High School
Art students at Poudre High School in Fort Collins, Colorado were exposed to the world of graphic design today through a presentation by local designer Leila Singleton. Singleton, a 1999 Poudre graduate and valedictorian, returned to her old stomping grounds with a digital presentation, samples of her work and a question-and-answer session. (Back to year list)
09.14.07 : Poster featured in Graphic Responses
A poster design by Leila Singleton is featured in Graphic Responses, the digital component of the 15th Colorado International Invitational Poster Exhibition. Her piece, Emit Responsibility (Not CO2), is included in the Professional portion of the show, which features 50 works by designers from around the world. Graphic Responses seeks to give artists a way to respond immediately to international issues of social, cultural and political concern. The exhibit will run until October 19, 2007 at Directions Gallery, located in the Visual Arts Building of Colorado State University, and online thereafter. (Back to year list)
08.01.07 : Type treatment appears on Dream Machine cover
Dream Machine, a children’s book about leadership written by Mark Hoog, hit bookstores today. The book was illustrated by multi-talented artist Robert J. Aukerman, who commissioned graphic designer Leila Singleton to develop a cover type treatment that reflects the story’s carnival setting. Singleton also assisted with the inking of three of Aukerman’s illustrations, among them the book’s center spread. Dream Machine is the second book in Hoog's Growing Field Series and can be purchased here. (Back to year list)
06.30.07 : Poem featured in Matter 10: Village
Wolverine Farm Publishing’s Matter 10: Village features a poem by Leila Singleton titled Uncanny Valley. Published twice a year, Matter is a literary and arts magazine based in Fort Collins, Colorado, featuring the works of artists and writers from around the United States. (Back to year list)
06.01.07 : ONE for the Early Riser available at CVS
ONE For the Early Riser, a condom wrapper design by graphic designer Leila Singleton, is now available at CVS Pharmacy. Singleton’s design was named both a winner and Judge’s Pick in the ONE Condoms 2005 Design ONE Contest, which charged entrants worldwide with the task of creating an original “ONE Liner” — a hallmark of all ONE packaging — and accompanying graphic. In addition to other prizes, Singleton received an allotment of 5,000 “charity” condoms, which she donated to the International Medical Corps for use in their HIV/AIDS and Sexual and Gender-Based Violence program in Liberia. Singleton’s design has been in production since the news of her win in 2006. (Back to year list)
04.30.07 : Urban Forest totebag available for purchase
Leila Singleton’s banner design for last fall’s Urban Forest Project exhibition in New York City is now available for purchase online…as a totebag. Each of the Project’s 185 banners are being recycled into these made-to-order accessories by Jack Spade. Quantities are limited: only two bags can be made from each banner. T-shirts of the designs continue to be available on the Project’s website. Proceeds from all sales benefit Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships and the AIGA/NY Mentoring Program. (Back to year list)
04.12.07 : Invited to critique, present at Colorado State University
Local designer and art director Leila Singleton participated in a critique of “Wonders of the New World,” the latest assignment for two classes of advanced graphics students at Colorado State University. The assignment called for the design of a series of three, full-page, full-color print ads; critiques were interspersed with a presentation by Singleton of her own work, as well as her tips and tricks for effective advertising design. (Back to year list)
02.08.07 : Handmade purse donated to Heart Art 
Artist Leila Singleton is a proud contributor to the 13th Annual Heart Art Auction, going on tonight at The Walnut Foundry in Denver. Organized by the Colorado chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), Heart Art is “a chance for area artists to contribute their talents” to benefit both AIGA Colorado and Project Angel Heart, the latter of which delivers meals to homebound individuals living with life-threatening illnesses. Singleton’s contribution to the auction is a handmade purse fashioned out of recycled materials. The event runs from 5:30 to 9:00 PM and includes live jazz, a magic show, food and drinks. Admission is $20. (Back to year list)
01.10.07 : Leila-centric links available at ClaimID.com
A comprehensive list of web links related to graphic designer Leila Singleton is now available at ClaimID, a site dedicated to online identity management. You can view her profile here. (Back to year list)
11.17.06 : Invited to present at Poudre High School
For the first time since her graduation, 1999 valedictorian Leila Singleton returned to alma mater Poudre High School to discuss graphic design as a career path. Singleton made a digital presentation of her design work to students currently enrolled in art classes at the high school, which is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. (Back to year list)
10.11.06 : Covered in Fort Collins Now
Fort Collins, Colorado native Leila Singleton is the subject of an article in this week’s Fort Collins Now newspaper. The article, titled “Prettying Up Times Square,” details Singleton’s inclusion in the Urban Forest Project, an exhibition of 185 banners representing the form or idea of a tree as dreamed up by top international artists. The banners are on display in New York City’s Times Square. Fort Collins Now is a community newspaper with weekly circulation of 85,000. (Back to year list)
09.13.06 : Exhibited in Urban Forest Project, Times Square, NYC
A 7' x 3' banner designed by Leila Singleton is currently hanging in Times Square, New York City, as part of The Urban Forest Project exhibition. The sponsors — American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) New York Chapter, Worldstudio Foundation and Times Square Alliance — describe the project as “…[bringing] 185 banners created by the world’s most celebrated designers to Times Square.” Artists were charged with creating an original design using the form, idea or characteristics of a tree as their inspiration; Singleton’s response can be viewed on the Project's website, and t-shirts bearing her design are available for purchase. Totebags will be made from the banners by noted apparel and accessory designer Jack Spade, with all proceeds benefiting Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships and the AIGA/NY Mentoring Program. The Urban Forest Project will be on display through November 31, 2006. (Back to year list)
08.25.06 : Full bio now available at ZoomInfo.com
A full biography for graphic designer Leila Singleton is now available on ZoomInfo, “the premier business information search engine.” Her profile can be accessed here. (Back to year list)
07.28.06 : Featured in Savannah College of Art & Design’s Chronicle
Today’s issue of The Chronicle, the official campus newspaper of the Savannah College of Art & Design, includes a feature about 2003 graduate Leila Singleton. Titled “Alumna’s Career Soars in Mountain States,” the article can be viewed here. (Back to year list)
07.23.06 : Nameplate selected for rotation on typographica.org
A nameplate designed by Leila Singleton has been accepted for 
rotation on typographica.org. Typographica is “a daily journal of typography featuring news, observations, and open commentary on fonts and typographic design.” Periodically, a new nameplate — a web banner bearing the Typographica name — tops the site’s pages; readers are encouraged to submit their own typographically creative take on the nameplate for possible inclusion in the rotation. Singleton’s design features ITC New Baskerville hand-carved into a bar of soap. (Back to year list)
06.30.06 : Named a winner in Design ONE Contest
ONE Condoms announced the winners of their 2005 Design ONE contest today, and Leila Singleton’s design, ONE For the Early Riser, has been named both a winner and Judge’s Pick. The contest, which charged entrants with the task of creating an original “ONE Liner” and accompanying graphic, attracted over 300 entries from around the world. Singleton’s design will be featured on ONE packaging, and she has received an allotment of 5,000 “charity” condoms, which she will donate to the International Medical Corps’ HIV/AIDS and Sexual and Gender-Based Violence program in the West African country of Liberia. (Back to year list)
05.03.06 : Invited to review portfolios at Colorado State University
Graphic designer Leila Singleton was among a panel of local professionals in attendance at today’s senior portfolio reviews at Colorado State University. The in-depth, interview-style reviews lasted 30 minutes apiece and gave graduating graphic design students a final opportunity to gain valuable pointers and critiques from Fort Collins-area professionals before beginning their job searches. Singleton is art director at Kelly Rizley Advertising & PR. (Back to year list)
01.15.06 : Exhibited in Youth Art Show
Four watercolor paintings and one photographic print by artist Leila Singleton have been selected for inclusion in the Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art’s (MoCA) 2006 Youth Art Show. The exhibit, which benefits MoCA, runs through February 12, 2006, and features the work of artists aged 13 – 25 who reside in Fort Collins, Colorado. (Back to year list)
11.15.05 : Invited to critique, present at Colorado State University
Two classes of upper-division graphics students at Colorado State University welcomed Leila Singleton to a critique of their latest assignment: a series of three print ads for a wellness/disease control organization. Singleton, a local graphic designer and ad agency art director, worked alongside Professor Phillip Risbeck to critique each student’s solutions one-on-one. She additionally made a presentation of some of her own work, sharing tips and tricks for effective advertising design. (Back to year list)
11.04.05 : Prints donated to Hurricane Poster Project
Graphic artist Leila Singleton has donated a limited-edition poster design, Disaster Doesn’t Discriminate, to the Hurricane Poster Project, an online fundraiser launched in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The Project, conceived by Boulder, Colorado design firm Moxie Sozo, “seeks limited-edition sets of hurricane-related posters from high-profile and up-and-coming artists, designers, and firms from the United States and abroad.” 100% of proceeds from each poster go directly to the American Red Cross. Singleton’s contribution is a set of 40 signed, numbered screen prints; prices start at $15 and go up as quantities decrease. Please contribute to this good cause! (Back to year list)
05.05.05 : Portfolio reviewer at Colorado State University
Graphic designer Leila Singleton was among a panel of three local professionals in attendance at today's senior portfolio reviews at Colorado State University. The in-depth, interview-style reviews lasted 30 minutes apiece and gave graduating graphic design students a final opportunity to gain valuable pointers and critiques from Fort Collins-area professionals before beginning their job searches. Singleton is art director at Kelly Rizley Advertising & PR. (Back to year list)
03.10.05 : Presentation made at local university 
Graphic designer and art director Leila Singleton made a capstone enrichment presentation today to two sections of upper-division graphic design students at Colorado State University. The presentation focused on the transition from school to a professional career in graphic and advertising design and included a digital presentation, as well as a question-and-answer session. Singleton is a Fort Collins, Colorado native educated at the Savannah College of Art & Design in Savannah, Georgia. (Back to year list)
02.15.04 : Poem snags second
The River, a poem by Leila Singleton, has been named the second-place selection in the Savannah College of Art & Design’s Making Our Mark poetry competition. Held in celebration of the institution’s 25th anniversary, the competition was open to students, faculty, staff and alumni. Her winning poem can be viewed here. (Back to year list)
09.22.03 : Hired!
Recent Savannah College of Art & Design graduate Leila Singleton has joined the team at Kelly Rizley Advertising & PR in Fort Collins, Colorado, as Art Director. (Back to year list)
05.30.03 : Honored for “Outstanding Achievement”
The Savannah College of Art & Design has selected Leila Singleton as one of two students to be honored with the school’s prestigious Outstanding Achievement in Graphic Design Award. Singleton is graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design. (Back to year list)
05.30.03 : Exhibited in 2003 Senior Showcase
The Savannah College of Art & Design Exhibitions Department has selected artwork by Leila Singleton for inclusion in this year’s Senior Showcase. The annual show is open to graduating seniors in any program of study; Singleton is one of 28 students whose work was selected, and the only graphic design major. Says assistant curator Joanne Duran, “Not all majors are represented. [The exhibit] is intended to showcase the highest quality work on campus.” The Senior Showcase will be on display through July 1, 2003 at the college’s Pei Ling Chan Gallery. (Back to year list)
04.25.03 : Lunch with Allan Haley
Savannah College of Art & Design graphic design senior Leila Singleton is one of two students selected to share lunch with visiting type guru Allan Haley. Haley is the director of Words & Letters at Monotype Imaging and a past president of the New York Type Directors Club. Widely published and a frequently requested speaker at design conferences, he is highly regarded as an educator and for his efforts to raise the standards of graphic communication in business communication. (Back to year list)
04.18.03 : Exhibited in Bloom
A photograph by Leila Singleton is on display at the Savannah College of Art & Design’s Pulaski House, site of the Bloom spring exhibition. The show features two-dimensional works by students in various programs of study and will be up through May 2, 2003. (Back to year list)
04.05.03 : Top-ten finish, AIGA-JAX Portfolio Review
Leila Singleton, a graphic design senior at the Savannah College of Art & Design, placed in the top ten at the 13th Annual AIGA Jacksonville Portfolio Review. 140 students representing six regional colleges and universities attended the event. Students are scored on various design criteria, as well as interviewing and presentation skills. Singleton’s first trip to the review in 2002 also yielded a top-ten finish. (Back to year list)