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Welcome to the official website of Leila Singleton. Leila is an award-winning graphic designer, fine artist and writer based in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Her work appears in over 20 books and magazines; has been honored by organizations including Graphis, GDUSA, and Creative Quarterly; and has been exhibited in locations such as Times Square and Kharkov, Ukraine.

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Email: leila@nullleilasingleton.com, and be sure to follow her on Twitter (@leila_singleton).

10.23.19 : Recipient of Hiii Typography Bronze Award

Vancouver-based designer Leila Singleton has been named a Bronze Award winner by Hiiibrand in their international Hiii Typography 2018 competition. Her winning work, a large-scale vinyl wall decal, was created for the Department of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) at the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley). The commanding, 44" x 472" artwork was installed in UC Berkeley’s Dwinelle Hall to distinguish the hallway outside of the TDPS office from that of the other departments with whom they share the building. Upon first glance, the artwork appears to simply be an abstract design, drawing upon the triangular motifs Singleton established in the Department’s other branded collateral; upon closer inspection, however, the initials ‘T,’ ‘d,’ ‘p’ and ‘s’ emerge as an Easter egg for observant viewers. Singleton’s work was among 673 submissions from more than 30 countries; of those, 159 were named finalists. Her Bronze Award represents a top-five finish out of 36 finalists in her category, Professional Level: Communication. (back to top)

09.24.19 : Recipient of Graphis Advertising Annual Silver Award

A series of three posters by Vancouver-based designer Leila Singleton has been named a Silver Award winner in the Graphis Advertising Annual 2020. The series, commissioned by the Department of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) at the University of California, Berkeley, was created to advertise shows during the Department’s 2018–2019 performance season. The productions represented include Molière’s classic play Tartuffe, Jeffrey M. Jones’ play 70 Scenes of Halloween, and Caridad Svich’s The House of the Spirits. The posters were adapted by Singleton into various pieces of printed and digital collateral, including flyers, program covers, and imagery for social media. Singleton’s work will appear alongside winners from around the world in a hardcover annual, available for pre-order now on the Graphis website. This is the fourth Silver Award Singleton has received in a Graphis competition, and her second in the discipline of advertising. (back to top)

07.07.16 : Featured on Career Contessa Website

Leila Singleton is the subject of this week’s “Contessa” feature on women’s mentorship website Career Contessa. Each week the site posts career interviews with influential women in a variety of industries. In Singleton’s interview, she discusses the various leaps she’s made on her path as a professional artist: honing her traditional fine art skills, discovering and majoring in graphic design, taking on the nine-to-five, and how she made the decision to go freelance. She also discusses her sources of inspiration, and offers advice to others interested in pursuing careers in the arts. Singleton is a Savannah College of Art & Design alumna and freelance art director in Northern California. Launched in 2013, Career Contessa is a Forbes Top 5 career website with an audience of more than 100,000 readers. (back to top)

01.10.20 : Judge for San Antonio ADDY Awards

Freelance art and creative director Leila Singleton was invited to serve as one of four, on-site judges for the San Antonio ADDY Awards, held by the San Antonio, Texas, chapter of the American Advertising Federation. Over the course of two days, Singleton and her fellow judges — David Olsen of Mythic, Francisco Sanchez of Zubi, and Jennifer Thomas of Campbell Ewald — evaluated 332 advertising works representing an array of categories. Works were scored independently for Gold and Silver awards; judges conferred to assign Best of Show and other special awards. Winners in this phase will begin their journey to the American Advertising Federation’s (AAF’s) national competition, formerly known as the ADDYs. This is Singleton’s fourth stint as an AAF competition judge, and her seventh as a creative contest judge. (back to top)

12.16.19 : Recipient of two American Graphic Design Awards

Vancouver, British Columbia-based designer and art director Leila Singleton is celebrating two winning entries in GD USA Magazine’s 2019 American Graphic Design Awards: the first, a series of posters designed for the Department of Theater, Dance and Performance Studies (TDPS) at the University of California, Berkeley; and the second, a series of pangrams advertising selections from the catalog of Delve Fonts in Alameda, California. Singleton’s entries were among a record 12,000 submissions to the publication’s flagship competition, which are sent by ad agencies, design firms, publishers and in-house teams from around North America. Only 10% of this year’s entries ultimately received a Certificate of Excellence, and honorees include BBDO, Landor, and Pearlfisher, among others. To date, Singleton has received 13 honors in total from GD USA: 10 American Graphic Design Awards, two American Inhouse Design Awards, and an American Web Design Award. (back to top)

11.29.19 : Judge for GDC/BC’s Jim Rimmer Scholarship

Tonight, the recipients of the 2019 Jim Rimmer Community Scholarship for Design Award were announced at Vancouver’s annual Practivism event; Vancouver-based freelance art director Leila Singleton was on the judging panel for this year’s awards, and delivered a short speech on the judges’ behalf. The scholarship, which was awarded to Emma Sato and Sharleen Ramos of Capilano University, recognizes student projects that empower a community, a non-profit organization, or an environmental or social cause. The students’ works are judged not only on their design merits, but also on how they affect action and promote positive change. Named for Vancouver-raised design luminary Jim Rimmer, the scholarship is funded by Hemlock Printers and presented in partnership with the British Columbia chapter of Graphic Designers of Canada (GDC/BC). Singleton was one of five judges invited to evaluate this year’s entries. (back to top)

10.19.19 : Portfolio reviewer at GDC/BC’s Launch! event

Creative and art director Leila Singleton was among a group of Vancouver designers who volunteered their time to review portfolios at Launch!, a conference for design students and recent graduates. Held by the British Columbia chapter of Graphic Designers of Canada (GDC/BC), the speed dating-style review allows students to get constructive advice on their projects, ask questions about life as a professional, and practice their interview and presentation skills. Singleton met with nearly 20 budding designers from a variety of design schools and programs. This event marks Singleton’s thirteenth stint as a portfolio reviewer; she has also reviewed graphic design portfolios at Colorado State University, and for the American Institute of Graphic Arts San Francisco. (back to top)

07.29.19 : Recipient of four American Graphic Design & Advertising Awards

Judging for the 32nd annual American Graphic Design & Advertising awards has concluded, and Vancouver, British Columbia-based designer and art director Leila Singleton has received four Awards of Distinction. Her awarded works span three categories and represent two clients: a responsive e-newsletter for client Delve Fonts took honors in the category Advertising (Internet), while two artworks for the Department of Theater, Dance and Performance Studies (TDPS) at the University of California, Berkeley, took honors in the Posters category. Finally, Singleton notched a win in the Environmental Graphics & Signage category for a large scale, vinyl wall decal, also designed for TDPS. American Graphic Design & Advertising states that their Award of Distinction “indicates the honored work exceeds industry standard in both concept and execution.” All of this year’s winning work will be represented in a full color, hardcover book. (back to top)

05.14.19 : Recipient of American Web Design Award

Leila Singleton has been named a winner in GD USA Magazine’s 2019 American Web Design Awards. Her winning project, a responsive email newsletter, was designed for Delve Fonts, a boutique type foundry in Alameda, California. Singleton’s entry was among 2,000 submissions from ad agencies, design firms, and in-house teams from around North America. Less than 15% of this year’s entries were selected as winners. This is Singleton’s first American Web Design Award, and her eleventh accolade from the design magazine. (back to top)

05.07.19 : Recipient of Communicator Award of Distinction

The Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts (AIVA) has announced the winners of its 25th Annual Communicator Awards; among them is freelance designer Leila Singleton. Her entry, an invitation for the Stern Grove Festival Association’s 80th Big Picnic fundraiser, was honored with a Communicator Award of Distinction. The Communicator Awards, which receives over 6,000 entries annually from around the world, is sanctioned and judged by the AIVA, an invitation-only group consisting of top-tier professionals from acclaimed media, communications, advertising, creative and marketing firms. (back to top)

04.19.19 : Recipient of Graphis Poster Annual Silver, Honorable Mention

Today esteemed design publisher Graphis announced honorees in its Poster Annual 2020; two works by Vancouver-based designer Leila Singleton are among those named. The works recognized were created for productions of the Department of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. They include her Silver Award-winning artwork for the classic Molière play Tartuffe (left), and a poster for a 2018 production of Jeffrey M. Jones’ play 70 Scenes of Halloween, which snagged an Honorable Mention. Singleton’s posters will appear alongside winners from around the world in a hardcover annual, available for pre-order now on the Graphis website. (back to top)

04.10.19 : Recipient of Indigo Design Awards Silver and Bronze

Designer Leila Singleton has claimed a Silver and three Bronze honors in this year’s international Indigo Design Award competition. Taking Silver in the Typography category was a large-scale vinyl wall decal Singleton created for the Department of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) at the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley). Another project for UC Berkeley TDPS, this one a brand refresh, was also honored with Bronze in the Branding category, as well as in the Integrated Graphic Design category. Lastly, scooping up Bronze in the Promotional Materials category was an invitation Singleton designed for Stern Grove Festival Association’s 80th Big Picnic fundraiser. Indigo Design Award 2019 attracted entrants from nearly 50 countries, and selections were made by a panel of international judges hailing from companies such as Adobe, Google, Pixar, SoundCloud, and more. This year was the first Singleton submitted to the competition. (back to top)

03.03.19 : Judge for AAF Chicago AAAwards

Freelance art director Leila Singleton was invited to serve as a remote judge for the Chicago AAAwards, held by the Chicago, Illinois chapter of the American Advertising Federation. Submissions from nationally recognized agencies represented an array of categories, from print and digital design to video. Singleton scored works online for Gold and Silver awards, and made recommendations for Best of Show and other special awards. Winners in this phase will begin their journey to the American Advertising Federation’s (AAF’s) national competition, formerly known as the ADDYs. This is Singleton’s third time judging an AAF competition, and her fifth stint as a creative contest judge. (back to top)

03.01.19 : Judge for IAF Rockies Creative Competition

Freelance art director Leila Singleton was invited to serve as one of three, on-site judges for the Rockies Creative Competition, held by the Idaho Advertising Federation. Over the course of two days, Singleton and her fellow judges, Tom Cocke of The Buntin Group and independent Creative Director Jeff Van Zandt, evaluated 429 advertising works representing an array of categories. Works were scored independently for Gold and Silver awards; judges conferred to assign Best of Show and other special awards. Winners in this phase will begin their journey to the American Advertising Federation’s (AAF’s) national competition, formerly known as the ADDYs. This is Singleton’s second time judging an AAF competition, and her fourth as a creative contest judge. (back to top)

01.12.19 : Judge for AAF Charlotte AAAwards

Freelance art director Leila Singleton was invited to serve as one of three, on-site judges for the Charlotte AAAwards, held by the Charlotte, North Carolina chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF). Singleton evaluated more than 200 works by local ad agencies representing an array of categories, from print and digital design to video. Works were scored independently for Gold and Silver awards; judges conferred to assign Best of Show and other special awards. Winners in this phase will begin their journey to the AAF’s national competition, formerly known as the ADDYs. This is Singleton’s first time judging an AAAwards competition, but she is no stranger to the role: she previously judged the Society of Typographic Aficionados’ Catalyst Award, and the ONE Condoms Design Contest. (back to top)

10.16.18 : Recipient of American Graphic Design Award

Vancouver, British Columbia-based designer and art director Leila Singleton is celebrating a winning entry in GD USA Magazine’s 2018 American Graphic Design Awards. The winning piece, a closed gate self-mailing brochure, was designed for the Department of Theater, Dance and Performance Studies (TDPS) at the University of California, Berkeley. Singleton’s entry was among 10,000 submissions to the publication’s flagship competition, sent by ad agencies, design firms, publishers and in-house teams from around North America. Only 10% of this year’s entries ultimately received a Certificate of Excellence. This is Singleton’s eighth American Graphic Design Award and, including the two American Inhouse Design Awards she won from GD USA in 2012, her tenth accolade from the design magazine. (back to top)

10.10.18 : Recipient of Graphis Advertising Annual Silver Award

A series of four posters by Vancouver-based designer Leila Singleton has been named a Silver Award winner in the Graphis Advertising Annual 2019. The series, commissioned by the Department of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) at the University of California, Berkeley, was created to advertise shows during the Department’s 2017–2018 performance season. The productions represented include Mary Zimmerman’s play Metamorphoses; Dipika Guha’s play Mechanics of Love; All in the Timing, a collection of short comedies by David Ives; and the annual TDPS dance showcase Berkeley Dance Project. The posters were adapted by Singleton into various pieces of printed and digital collateral, including flyers, program covers, and imagery for social media. Singleton’s work will appear alongside winners from around the world in a hardcover annual, available for pre-order now on the Graphis website. (back to top)

07.02.18 : Recipient of Graphis Design Annual Silver Award

Vancouver-based designer Leila Singleton has been named a Silver Award winner by design publisher Graphis in their Graphic Design Annual 2019. Her winning work, a large-scale vinyl wall decal, was created for the Department of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) at the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley). The commanding, 44" x 472" artwork was installed in UC Berkeley’s Dwinelle Hall to distinguish the hallway outside of the TDPS office from that of the other departments with whom they share the building. Upon first glance, the artwork appears to simply be an abstract design, drawing upon the triangular motifs Singleton has established in the Department’s other branded collateral; upon closer inspection, however, the initials ‘T,’ ‘d,’ ‘p’ and ‘s’ emerge as an Easter egg for observant viewers. Singleton’s work will appear alongside winners from around the world in a hardcover annual, available for pre-order now on the Graphis website. (back to top)

05.14.18 : Recipient of three Graphis Poster Annual Honorable Mentions

Today esteemed design publisher Graphis announced honorees in its Poster Annual 2019; three works by Vancouver-based designer Leila Singleton are among those named, each garnering Honorable Mention in the international competition. The works recognized were created for productions of the Department of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. They include a hand-lettered poster for the Berkeley Dance Project 2017; a poster for a 2017 production of Mary Zimmerman’s play Metamorphoses; and art for All in the Timing, a collection of short comedies by David Ives. Singleton’s posters will appear alongside winners from around the world in a hardcover annual, available for pre-order now on the Graphis website. (back to top)

04.11.18 : Recipient of Type 4 Merit Award from Graphis

A hand-lettered illustration by Leila Singleton has been named a Merit honoree in the Graphis Type 4: Type in Use competition. The illustration, a personal project created when Singleton was acting as a judge for the 2017 SOTA Catalyst Award, is a reminder she tweeted two days before that contest’s deadline. Singleton’s original intention was to send a plain-text tweet, but she says, “Being between projects, my intention…quickly took on a more creative spin — what if I were to handwrite my tweet?” The line drawing and lettering were executed in graphite. Coloring is painted: watercolor in the foreground, acrylic in the background. Click here see to Singleton’s Type 4: Type in Use entry archived on the Graphis website. (back to top)

02.01.18 : Featured as foldfactory.com’s “Super-cool Fold of the Week”

An invitation designed by Vancouver graphic designer Leila Singleton has been selected for episode #419 of foldfactory.com’s weekly YouTube feature, “60-second Super-cool Fold of the Week.” Hosted by folding expert Trish Witkowski, the feature shares projects that employ standout folds, created by designers and printers around the world. Singleton’s invitation, created for Stern Grove Festival Association’s annual Big Picnic fundraiser, utilizes a double parallel fold with glueless pocket and tucked cover. Singleton developed the bespoke dieline herself, then sent it to Calitho of Concord, California, for tweaks. Calitho did all production on the piece, including five-color printing and blind embossing on the invitation’s cover. This is the second time Singleton’s work has appeared on Fold of the Week; her first appearance was on episode #258 in 2014, which showcased a prior iteration of the Big Picnic invitation. View episode #419 here. (back to top)

01.01.18 : Relocation!

Hands-on art director Leila Singleton has relocated to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Singleton, who lived in the San Francisco Bay Area from 2008 to 2017, will be freelancing as L.S. Boldsmith, working on projects for clients in the US and Canada. She made the move with her husband, CG animator Kyle Winkelman, who will continue his tenure with Industrial Light & Magic in their Vancouver office. (back to top)

12.12.17 : Recipient of Graphis Advertising Annual Merit Award

A poster designed by freelance art director Leila Singleton has been named a Merit honoree in the Graphis Advertising Annual 2018. The poster, designed for the Department of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) at the University of California, Berkeley, announces Love and Pride, a musical by TDPS student Sy Bocalbos Jordan. The art was adapted for use in both print and digital media, including flyers, Facebook imagery, and program covers. Singleton’s poster will appear alongside winners from around the world in a hardcover annual, available for pre-order now on the Graphis website. (back to top)

10.30.17 : Recipient of two American Graphic Design Awards

Two works by Bay Area art director and graphic designer Leila Singleton have been selected as winning entries in GD USA Magazine’s 2017 American Graphic Design Awards. The pieces — a large-format vinyl decal and a die cut sell sheet — were both designed for the Department of Theater, Dance and Performance Studies (TDPS) at the University of California, Berkeley. Singleton’s entries were among nearly 10,000 submissions to the publication’s flagship competition, sent by ad agencies, design firms, publishers and in-house teams from around the nation. Only 10% of this year’s entries ultimately received a Certificate of Excellence. (back to top)

10.19.17 : Guest Crit Lead at TypeThursdaySF

Bay Area art director and typophile Leila Singleton was invited to act as Crit Lead at tonight’s TypeThursdaySF event, held at the San Francisco Center for the Book. TypeThursday is a monthly social for letterform lovers that occurs in cities around the world; the centerpiece of the event is Type Crit, an hour-long, group critique of attendees’ projects. As Crit Lead, Leila was tasked with providing, guiding, and moderating feedback on the two work-in-progress typefaces presented. Missed the event? Check out a short video from Type Crit on Leila’s Twitter. (back to top)

09.16.17 : Drop-in workshop lead at Berkeley Art Center auction

Tonight, Berkeley Art Center celebrated this year’s 1960s-themed Collect! Art Auction with a little help from their friends; among them was Bay Area artist Leila Singleton, who got attendees’ creative juices flowing with a “Doodle Rocks” drop-in workshop. The activity saw the creation of artworks drawn on rocks using Posca markers. Attendees could replicate 60s-inspired designs prepared by Singleton (pictured, left) using her step-by-step handouts, or they could take a cue from the Summer of Love and go freeform. Singleton led attendees in spirited discussions about art and design as they rocked the drawing activity. Berkeley Art Center is a fixture of the Berkeley, California, arts scene, and 2017 marks its 50th year presenting both community art programs and the work of leading regional artists. (back to top)

06.17.17 : Reviewer at AIGA SF’s Portfolio Day

Art director Leila Singleton was among a group of more than 50 top Bay Area designers who volunteered their time at AIGA Portfolio Day 17. Known as the best portfolio review on the West Coast, Portfolio Day is an opportunity for students, designers returning to the profession after time off, and people changing career paths to get one-on-one feedback on their portfolios, all while practicing their interview skills. This year marks Singleton’s tenth stint as a reviewer at the popular event. (back to top)

05.11.17 : Recipient of two Communicator Awards of Distinction

The Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts (AIVA) has announced the winners of its 23rd Annual Communicator Awards; among them is freelance designer Leila Singleton, who received two Communicator Awards of Distinction. Her entries, a brochure and a poster, were both designed for the Department of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. The Communicator Awards, which receives over 6,000 entries annually, is sanctioned and judged by the AIVA, an invitation-only group consisting of top-tier professionals from acclaimed media, communications, advertising, creative and marketing firms. (back to top)

04.24.17 : Recipient of three Graphis Poster Annual Merit Awards

Three posters by freelance designer and art director Leila Singleton have been named Merit honorees by design publisher Graphis in their Poster Annual 2018. The posters advertise shows put on by the Department of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) at the University of California, Berkeley: Naomi Iizuka’s play Polaroid Stories; a musical by Peter Glazer and Eric Bain Peltoniemi titled Heart of Spain; and another musical, written by TDPS student Sy Bocalbos Jordan, titled Love and Pride. Singleton’s posters will appear alongside winners from around the world in a hardcover annual, available for pre-order now on the Graphis website. (back to top)

03.20.17 : Judge for 2017 SOTA Catalyst Award

Freelance art director Leila Singleton is one of five judges for this year’s SOTA (Society of Typographic Aficionados) Catalyst Award. The award was created in 2010 to recognize artists aged 25 and under who do not yet enjoy broad exposure in the profession, and who show both current achievements and future promise in the typographic fields. Singleton is excited to lend her eye, and will be judging alongside accomplished designers Scott Boms, Jessica Hische, Ian Lynam and Jessica Svendsen. The 2017 SOTA Catalyst Award call for entries is open through April 24, 2017. Don’t delay, young typophiles! (back to top)

03.19.17 : Drop Cap Workshop Presenter at Berkeley Art Center

Leila Singleton was one of three Bay Area artists to conduct creative workshops at Berkeley Art Center’s Family Day event on Sunday, March 19. Her workshop, “Flash Floral Lettering,” was a 20-minute mini-course in creating a simple, rustic, floral drop cap — no formal drawing ability necessary. The lettering workshop attracted more than sixty participants over the course of the three-hour event, from kindergartners to grown-ups; photos of works by the youngest participants, serifs and all, can be viewed on Leila’s Twitter page. Berkeley Art Center is a fixture of the Berkeley, California, arts scene, and 2017 marks its 50th year presenting both community art programs and the work of leading regional artists. (back to top)

11.29.16 : Recipient of two Davey Silver Awards

Two works by Bay Area graphic designer Leila Singleton have been named Silver Award winners in the 2016 Davey Awards. Held annually by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, The Davey Awards exist to honor small creative firms doing exceptional work — no “Goliath” studios allowed. Singleton’s winning entries include a play poster for a 2015 University of California, Berkeley, production of Anton Chekhov’s play The Cherry Orchard, as well as the 2015–2016 season brochure for the University’s Department of Theater, Dance and Performance Studies (see both here.) The contest attracted nearly 4,000 entries from around the world. 2016 marks Singleton’s first Davey entries and wins. (back to top)

11.11.16 : Judge for ONE Condoms Design Contest 2

ONE Condoms has announced the winners of their latest condom wrapper art competition; among those who lent their artistic eyes to judge the entries is Bay Area graphic designer Leila Singleton. She whittled the public’s 100 favorite designs down to her top ten; her votes were then factored in with those of fellow judges Brian Goslow, managing editor of artscope magazine, and Scott ‘Rage’ Johnson, a founding member of the street art collective “Inkheads.” Singleton is no stranger to the contest: her illustration, “ONE for the Early Riser,” was a winner and Judge’s Pick in the company’s 2005 competition, and she was invited to contribute another wrapper illustration, “ONE for Every Hump,” as a ONE Condoms “Design All-Star” in 2016. Of the judging experience Singleton says, “I was struck by what an effective conduit art can be for a serious message — when it comes to safe sex, we can talk numbers and figures all day, but a technical tone can’t quite say what these entries captured through their humor and creativity.” Warmest congratulations to the winners! (back to top)

09.20.16 : Recipient of American Graphic Design Award

A brochure by Bay Area graphic designer Leila Singleton has been selected as a winning entry in GD USA Magazine’s 2016 American Graphic Design Awards. Designed for the Department of Theater, Dance and Performance Studies (TDPS) at the University of California, Berkeley, her brochure was among nearly 10,000 entries to the publication’s flagship competition, submitted by ad agencies, design firms, publishers and in-house teams from around the nation. Only 15% of entries ultimately received a Certificate of Excellence. This is Singleton’s fifth American Graphic Design Award. (back to top)

06.21.16 : Runner Up in Creative Quarterly 44

A poster by Leila Singleton has been honored as a runner-up in CQ44, a competition held by esteemed design magazine Creative Quarterly. The accolade went to her poster for the Mac Wellman play A Murder of Crows, commissioned by the Department of Theater, Dance & Performance Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. Judged by an editorial staff of award-winning graphic designers, Creative Quarterly is “a truly international show showcasing some of the best art and design being done today.” Creative Quarterly was founded in 2005 and has been named one of the top 100 art and design publications in the world. (back to top)

06.04.16 : Reviewer at AIGA SF’s Portfolio Day

The San Francisco chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA SF) welcomed “over 100 top Bay Area designers” as reviewers at AIGA Portfolio Day 16; among them was freelance art director Leila Singleton. Portfolio Day offers students an opportunity to infuse their portfolios with professional insights. This year marks Singleton’s ninth as a reviewer. Her article, “Get Review-Ready: Maximize Your Portfolio Review Experience,” is featured on AIGA SF’s website to help prepare students for their big day of reviews. (back to top)

05.31.16 : Recipient of Graphis Poster Annual Merit Award

A poster by Bay Area graphic designer Leila Singleton has been recognized with a Merit Award by esteemed design publisher Graphis Inc. Her poster, designed for a 2015 University of California, Berkeley, production of Anton Chekhov’s play The Cherry Orchard, is Singleton’s first entry into a Graphis competition. (back to top)

04.26.16 : Recipient of Communicator Award of Distinction

The Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts (AIVA) has announced the winners of its 22nd Annual Communicator Awards; among them is Leila Singleton, The Whole Package. Her entry, a gala invitation designed for the School of Optometry at the University of California, Berkeley, received a Communicator Award of Distinction. The Communicator Awards, which receives over 6,000 entries annually, is sanctioned and judged by the AIVA, an invitation-only group consisting of top-tier professionals from acclaimed media, communications, advertising, creative and marketing firms. Singleton’s entry is among only 24 invitations honored in this year’s competition. (back to top)

04.23.16 : Presenter + Panelist at California Scholarship Federation event

Bay Area graphic designer Leila Singleton spread the word about art school at today’s California Scholarship Federation (CSF) 2016 Central Coast Regional Conference. Singleton gave a presentation about how to select and get into an art school, informed by her own journey from a small city in Colorado to the Savannah College of Art & Design, her alma mater and one of the nation’s premier art schools. Afterwards, Singleton took part in a five-person panel discussion, sharing tips on how to stand out during the college application process, and how to make private college happen financially. The conference, which was hosted by Archbishop Mitty High School in San Jose, California, attracted 175 students, parents, and CSF advisers from 19 middle schools and high schools. (back to top)

02.04.16 : Named a ONE Condoms Design All-Star, Donating to Charity

Bay Area graphic designer Leila Singleton has teamed up with ONE Condoms in an online donation effort where enough votes could mean up thousands of free condoms for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation (SFAF), one of the largest and oldest community-based AIDS service organizations in the United States. The project, ONE Condoms All-Stars, features art by nine past winners of ONE’s annual condom wrapper design contest. Singleton — a 2006 Judge’s Pick winner, and the only Bay Area artist featured in the project — accepted the company’s invitation to create a new wrapper for All-Stars consideration in Summer 2015. Her design, “ONE for Every Hump,” passed muster and went live on the ONE website on February 4. You can read Singleton’s All-Stars bio here. (back to top)

03.01.16 : Guest speaker at Roosevelt Middle School’s Career Day

Bay Area graphic designer Leila Singleton was among a diverse group of professionals tapped to discuss their professions at the Japanese Community Youth Council’s AACE Career Day, an event held at Roosevelt Middle School in San Francisco. Singleton spoke to two classes — one of sixth graders, the other seventh — about what graphic design is, as well as the skills and interests necessary for success in the field. A slideshow of her professional work was followed by a Q+A session. The AACE Program at Roosevelt helps students get on a path to college and invites local professionals to open their eyes to potential careers. (back to top)

09.16.15 : Recipient of American Graphic Design Award

A series of three theater posters designed by Bay Area graphic designer Leila Singleton has been selected as a winning entry in Graphic Design USA magazine’s 2015 American Graphic Design Awards. Designed for the Department of Theater, Dance and Performance Studies (TDPS) at the University of California, Berkeley, her posters were among more than 9,000 entries to the publication’s flagship competition, submitted by ad agencies, design firms, publishers and in-house teams from around the nation. Only 15% of entries ultimately received a Certificate of Excellence. This is Singleton’s fourth American Graphic Design Award. (back to top)

05.30.15 : Reviewer at AIGA SF’s Portfolio Day

The San Francisco chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA SF) welcomed “over 100 top Bay Area designers” as reviewers at AIGA Portfolio Day 15; among them was award-winning designer Leila Singleton. Portfolio Day offers students an opportunity to infuse their portfolios with professional insights. This year marks Singleton’s eighth as a reviewer. Her article, “Get Review-Ready: Maximize Your Portfolio Review Experience,” is featured on AIGA SF’s website to help prepare students for their big day of reviews. (back to top)

03.10.15 : Guest speaker at Roosevelt Middle School’s Career Day

Bay Area graphic designer Leila Singleton was among a diverse group of professionals tapped to discuss their professions at the Japanese Community Youth Council’s AACE Career Day, an event held at Roosevelt Middle School in San Francisco. Singleton spoke to two classes — one of sixth graders, the other seventh — about what graphic design is, as well as the skills and interests necessary for success in the field. A slideshow of her professional work was followed by a Q+A session. The AACE Program at Roosevelt helps students get on a path to college and invites local professionals to open their eyes to potential careers. (back to top)

09.17.14 : Recipient of American Graphic Design Award

A poster designed by Bay Area graphic designer Leila Singleton for swissnex San Francisco and Team Tilt Sailing (Swiss challenger for the Red Bull Youth America's Cup), has been selected as a winning entry in Graphic Design USA magazine’s 2014 American Graphic Design Awards. Considered the publication’s flagship competition, the decades-old contest attracted more than 9,000 entries nationwide from ad agencies, design firms, publishers, in-house teams, and beyond. Singleton’s poster is among the 15% of entries that ultimately received a Certificate of Excellence. (back to top)

09.04.14 : Featured as foldfactory.com’s “Super-cool Fold of the Week”

An invitation designed by Bay Area graphic designer Leila Singleton has been selected for foldfactory.com’s weekly YouTube feature, “60-second Super-cool Fold of the Week.” Hosted by folding expert Trish Witkowski, the feature shares projects from designers and printers around the world. Singleton’s invitation, created for Stern Grove Festival Association’s annual Big Picnic fundraiser, is a layered corner folder with tucked cover and can be viewed here. (back to top)

05.31.14 : Reviewer at AIGA SF’s Portfolio Day

The San Francisco chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA SF) welcomed “over 100 top Bay Area designers” as reviewers at AIGA Portfolio Day 14; among them was award-winning designer Leila Singleton. Portfolio Day offers students an opportunity to infuse their portfolios with professional insights. This year marks Singleton’s seventh as a reviewer. Her article, “Get Review-Ready: Maximize Your Portfolio Review Experience,” is featured on AIGA SF’s website to help prepare students for their big day of reviews. (back to top)

03.27.14 : Guest speaker at Roosevelt Middle School’s Career Day

Bay Area graphic designer Leila Singleton was among a diverse group of professionals tapped to discuss their professions at the Japanese Community Youth Council’s AACE Career Day, an event held at Roosevelt Middle School in San Francisco. Singleton spoke to two classes — one of sixth graders, the other seventh — about what graphic design is, as well as the skills and interests necessary for success in the field. A slideshow of her professional work was followed by a Q+A session. The AACE Program at Roosevelt helps students get on a path to college and invites local professionals to open their eyes to potential careers. (back to top)

09.17.13 : Recipient of two American Graphic Design Awards

Two projects by Bay Area graphic designer Leila Singleton have been selected as winning entries in Graphic Design USA magazine’s 2013 American Graphic Design Awards. Considered the publication’s flagship competition, the four-decades-old contest attracted more than 9,000 entries nationwide from ad agencies, design firms, publishers, in-house teams, and beyond. Only 15% of entries ultimately received a Certificate of Excellence; according to the magazine, multiple awards are “a rare case.” This is the first time Singleton, an independent designer, has entered the competition. (back to top)

06.01.13 : Reviewer at AIGA SF’s Portfolio Day

The San Francisco chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA SF) welcomed “over 90 top Bay Area designers” as reviewers at AIGA Portfolio Day 13; among them was award-winning designer Leila Singleton. Portfolio Day offers students an opportunity to infuse their portfolios with professional insights. This year marks Singleton’s sixth as a reviewer. Her article, “Get Review-Ready: Maximize Your Portfolio Review Experience,” was published by AIGA SF last year to help prepare students for their big day of reviews. (back to top)

06.21.12 : Featured in PsPrint Blog

A booklet designed by Leila Singleton for Stern Grove Festival Association is featured in this week’s “Hot Off the Press” blog feature by PsPrint. The booklet, which serves as an event program for the popular festival’s first-ever VIP picnic fundraiser, was printed by PsPrint and selected by their staff as a standout design as it made its way to press. (back to top)

06.02.12 : Reviewer at AIGA SF’s Portfolio Day

The San Francisco chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA SF) welcomed “over 90 top Bay Area designers” as reviewers at AIGA Portfolio Day 12; among them was award-winning freelance designer Leila Singleton. Portfolio Day gives students an opportunity to infuse their portfolios with professional insights. Singleton preceded the review with an article titled “Get Review-Ready: Maximize Your Portfolio Review Experience,” published on the AIGA SF website to help prepare students for the big day. This year is her fifth as a reviewer. (back to top)

05.01.12 : Recipient of Two American Inhouse Design Awards

Two projects designed by Leila Singleton have been selected as winning entries in the 2012 American Inhouse Design Awards. Held for nearly five decades by Graphic Design USA magazine, this year’s competition attracted more than 4,000 entries from around the United States. Only 15% of entries ultimately received a Certificate of Excellence; according to the magazine, multiple awards are “a rare case.” Both of Singleton’s winning entries were designed for the San Francisco Travel Association, where Singleton is Manager of Design Services. (back to top)

04.26.12 : Get Review-Ready published by AIGA SF

An article penned by graphic designer Leila Singleton has been published in the Community section of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) San Francisco website. Titled “Get Review-Ready: Maximize Your Portfolio Review Experience,” the article arms design students in their junior and senior years of college with tips for success and growth in a review setting. Singleton is no stranger to reviews: she attended two amazing portfolio events held by AIGA Jacksonville as a student, scoring a top-ten finish both years out of 140+ students. She now volunteers on the other side of the table: she’s reviewed work at Colorado State University and four AIGA SF Portfolio Days. Read the article here. (back to top)

04.24.12 : Published in Logos 2: Bright Ideas

Two logos designed by Leila Singleton appear in the latest e-book by legendary design author David E. Carter, titled Logos 2: Bright Ideas from Around the World. The logos featured were designed during her time as a freelancer for clients Step Up Music Vallejo and classic rock cover band Wink. The e-book will soon be available for immediate download for the iPad and other readers. (back to top)

03.01.12 : Published in Business Cards 1: Bright Ideas

Two business cards designed by Leila Singleton appear in the latest e-book by legendary design author David E. Carter, titled Business Cards 1: Bright Design Ideas from Around the World. The business cards featured were designed during her time as a freelancer for client Step Up Music Vallejo and for Singleton’s own freelance design business. The e-book will soon be available for download for the iPad and other readers. (back to top)

06.04.11 : Reviewer at AIGA SF’s Portfolio Day

The San Francisco chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA SF) welcomed “over 90 top Bay Area designers” as reviewers at AIGA Portfolio Day 11; among them was Leila Singleton, Manager of Design Services at the San Francisco Travel Association. Portfolio Day gives students an opportunity to infuse their portfolios with professional insights. This year is Singleton’s fourth as a reviewer. (back to top)

05.17.11 : Published in Green Graphics

A poster by Bay Area graphic designer Leila Singleton appears in Green Graphics, the latest release by Spain’s Index Book. Authors Vicky Eckert, Efrén Zúñiga and Ana Freixas “present a whole collection of artistic projects dedicated to the environment,” showcasing “more than 150 projects from more than 23 different countries related to the environment and global warming.” To date, Singleton’s work appears in over half a dozen books; this is her second appearance in an eco-oriented volume. (back to top)

05.17.11 : Published in My Own Business Card #2

The business card of graphic designer Leila Singleton appears in My Own Business Card #2, author Marc Praquin’s second card showcase. Says Praquin, “The most ambitious project for a designer is undoubtedly the design of his own business card. Being his own client, stepping back, finding the right balance between vision and strategy are real challenges.” Singleton’s card is featured among 100 designs from around the world. (back to top)

01.26.2011 : Featured in UPrinting.com Design Blog

Cheyenne: Live the Legend, a visitors guide designed by Leila Singleton, is included in a 1/26 post on the Uprinting.com Design Blog. The popular online printer “took the liberty of collecting a few exemplary travel guides that may inspire [readers]” for its “17 Great Travel Brochure Examples Fit for Globetrotters” feature. Singleton redesigned the 20-page visitors guide in 2003 while working at a Colorado ad agency. She worked on three subsequent editions, which were produced for the Cheyenne Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. (back to top)

12.30.10 : Published in Design DNA: Logos

Matthew Healey’s latest release, Design DNA: Logos — 300+ International Logos Deconstructed has hit the shelves, and it includes a logo designed by Leila Singleton. Says publisher HOW Books, the volume “analyz[es] exemplary designs from around the world” giving readers “a clear understanding of how to target [their] market and convey brand values.” Declared “a showcase of inspirational design,” the book deconstructs logos created for various industries; Singleton’s logo for Alaskan cover band Wink appears in the Media & Entertainment chapter. (back to top)

09.20.10 : Hired!

Bay Area creative Leila Singleton has joined the staff of the San Francisco Travel Association (SF Travel) as their first-ever in-house graphic designer. She will help build the organization’s design division, with a focus on delivering ad agency-quality creative. Prior to accepting the position with SF Travel, Singleton worked as an independent designer and as an ad agency art director. Her travel industry experience includes working in MMG Worldwide’s Colorado office, and with the Colorado Tourism Office, Wyoming Travel & Tourism, Cheyenne Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Nagle Warren Mansion Bed & Breakfast. (back to top)

08.17.10 : Exhibited in TypeCon Poster Show

Three posters by designer Leila Singleton appear in the TypeCon 2010 Poster Show. Held annually by the Society of Typographic Aficionados, the exhibition is part of the organization’s larger TypeCon event, which ranks as the biggest conference in the United States focused on typography. Singleton’s posters will be on view through August 22, 2010, at the Century Plaza Hyatt Regency in Los Angeles, California. (back to top)

06.05.10 : Reviewer at AIGA SF’s Portfolio Day

The San Francisco chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA SF) welcomed “over 90 top Bay Area designers” as reviewers at AIGA Portfolio Day 10; 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. This year is Singleton’s third as an AIGA SF Portfolio Day reviewer. (back to top)

01.07.10 : Published in Basic Logos

Two logos by graphic designer Leila Singleton appear in Basic Logos, the first volume in a three-book series on graphic design’s basic disciplines. Published and produced by Spain’s Index Book, Basic Logos “features a variety of logos developed by designers from around the world, showcasing a broad range of styles that enhance the book and make it both a compendium of visual input and a great source of inspiration.” Among the logos included in the book is that for Singleton’s design business, The Whole Package; it can be viewed at the top of this very page! (back to top)

11.17.09 : Published in The Big Book of Green Design

Three works by graphic designer Leila Singleton appear in The Big Book of Green Design, the latest offering from Crescent Hill Books and author Susanna MW Stephens. Available in stores today, the book “…explores the specific techniques and methods that graphic designers are employing worldwide to make their business a more earth-friendly one.” Over 2,000 firms from around the world submitted work to the book; Singleton’s design firm, The Whole Package, is among the 230 whose work was selected for publication. (back to top)

05.30.09 : Reviewer at AIGA SF’s 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 09; 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 reviewed portfolios at last year’s event, and has also reviewed portfolios at Colorado State University. (back to top)

05.11.09 : Design User or Thinker? published by AIGA SF

An article penned by graphic designer Leila Singleton has been published in the Community section of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) San Francisco website. Titled “Design User or Thinker? Beyond Junior Designers and Creative Directors,” the article details the User/Thinker concept, challenges associated with applying it, and how it can push designers to a higher level of creative achievement. Read the article here. (back to top)

04.26.09 : Exhibited in 4th Block’s International Triennial of Eco-Poster

A poster by graphic designer Leila Singleton has been selected for inclusion in The 4th Block’s VII International Triennial of Eco-Poster exhibition, opening today in Kharkov, Ukraine. Established in 1991 to commemorate the Chernobyl disaster, this juried exhibition aims to represent “the most significant art achievements of the world design community on ecological subject matter.” Following the show, an illustrated catalogue of exhibited works will be published, and Singleton’s poster will become a part of The 4th Block Museum’s permanent collection. The exhibition can be seen at Radmir Expo-Hall, Kharkov State Academy of Design and Arts, and various other venues throughout the city; it concludes May 3, 2009. (back to top)

01.01.09 : Published in 1000 Handmade Greetings

Four cards designed by artist Leila Singleton appear in Laura McFadden’s latest release, 1000 Handmade Greetings: Creative Cards and Clever Correspondence. The book showcases greeting cards by “hundreds of leading paper artists, printers, and designers” executed in a wide array of media; Singleton’s designs exemplify this variety, appearing in the Fine Art, Collage & Mixed Media, and Print Gocco Cards sections of the book. Singleton began her collection of greetings, Twilight Cards, in high school (in fact, a card she painted as a 17-year-old is among the designs featured in 1000 Handmade Greetings) and she began selling them in small stores and coffee shops as a high school senior. Interested in purchasing one of the featured cards? No online store (yet); in the meantime, send an email to leila (at symbol!) leilasingleton.com. (back to top)

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 symbol!) 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 top)

05.31.08 : Reviewer at AIGA SF’s 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 top)

05.01.08 : Published 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 top)

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 top)

02.05.08 : Published 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 top)

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 top)

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 top)

09.14.07 : Exhibited 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 top)

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 top)

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 top)

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 top)

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 top)

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 top)

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 top)

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 here, 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 top)

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 top)

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 top)

06.30.06 : Named a winner in Design ONE Contest

ONE Condoms announced the winners of their 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; of those entries, 25 were identified as winners and runners up. 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 top)

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 top)

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 celebrated poster artist and Professor Phil 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 top)

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 top)

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 top)

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 top)

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 top)

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 top)

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, juried 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 top)

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 top)

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 as a junior in 2002 also yielded a top-ten finish. (back to top)

08.06.13 : Exhibited in Distorted juried show

Three photographs by Bay Area artist Leila Singleton have been selected for inclusion in “Distorted,” a juried show at Arterie Fine Arts gallery in Naperville, Illinois. The show’s theme explores how “changing a reality, altering the vantage point — be it through anamorphosis or through distortion — often enables the artist to express reality with even greater clarity.” Juror Nelson Ghorbanian will be on hand for a critique during the show’s August 10 reception, which starts at 5:30 pm. “Distorted” runs August 6 through 31, 2013; all accepted work, including Singleton’s, can also be viewed online. (back to top)

06.27.13 : Exhibited at The Pour House

A flash exhibition of photography by Bay Area artist Leila Singleton is on display at The Pour House Wine Bar & Lounge in San Francisco, California. Perfect for the beginning collector, the exhibition features a small, eclectic selection of pieces from her collection, “Dislocations.” Her work will be up through July 16, 2013, during regular business hours. (back to top)

12.05.11 : Exhibited in San Francisco Travel ArtSpan exhibition

Eight abstract photographic works by artist Leila Singleton are on display in the office of the San Francisco Travel Association as part of the organization’s semi-annual ArtSpan exhibition. ArtSpan, a local nonprofit, builds community by connecting the public to visual arts in San Francisco. Curated by Jill Manthei, the exhibition at San Francisco Travel supports this mission, devoting wall space to a hand-picked group of Bay Area artists. Singleton, who is Manager of Design Services at the Association, had hoped for special treatment, but she ultimately did have to go through the selection process just like everyone else. She’s honored to have made the cut, and her work will be up through May 2012. (back to top)

12.01.11 : Photographs featured in Funkyum magazine

Lunar Series, comprised of eight new abstract photographic works by artist Leila Singleton, is featured in the inaugural issue of Funkyum, “a compilation of engaging art, graphic design, photography, typography and words,” created by Lita Mikrut and Jason Chapin. This first issue investigates the theme of “Transformation & Location;” Singleton's offering is a series of photographs exploring how a snowstorm creates a sense of locational ambiguity in an otherwise familiar landscape. The shots are shockingly reminiscent of moonscapes and were prepared especially for the magazine. Singleton is among a handful of artists invited to contribute works to Funkyum, including Adam Benjamin, Daniel Blackman, Jim Doukas, Steve Mikrut, Laura Serra and Delve Withrington. Printed copies of Funkyum, Issue 01: Transformation & Location are available for purchase on the publication’s MagCloud page. (back to top)

10.23.10 : Exhibited at Boyz IV Men Album Launch

Leila Singleton is among a handful of artists to show her abstract photography at the Classy as F*** Dance Party, being held tonight at SUB-Mission Art Space in celebration of the launch of Boyz IV Men’s latest album, Sweat. Seven pieces from her collection will be on display during the event, which will be held from 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM. (back to top)

05.25.10 : Photographs available at D-Structure

Leila Singleton’s abstract photography is available for a limited time at the flagship San Francisco location of D-Structure, retailer of new school skiing and free ride equipment, clothing and accessories. Two selections from her collection, Suminagashi and Bengal, can be purchased at the store’s curated mini retail gallery. D-Structure is located in San Francisco’s Lower Haight neighborhood. (back to top)

05.15.10 : Exhibited at Intact Qualitative Research

Five prints from Leila Singleton’s collection of abstract photography have been selected for display at Intact Qualitative Research, a boutique market research firm in San Francisco, California. Nebula, Surfacing and Glacial permanently overlook the living room space, while Ligaments I and II will hang in the lobby through the fall months. Singleton’s work is included in shots of the firm’s deliciously modern interior, as posted on the Intact Qualitative Research website. (back to top)

03.28.10 : Exhibited at Gecko Gecko Thai-California Eatery

San Francisco-based artist Leila Singleton is the featured exhibitor at Gecko Gecko Thai-California Eatery in Berkeley during the month of April. Her artwork is photographic, but with a twist: much of it could be mistaken for abstract paintings. Singleton is showing 14 prints from her collection through April 30, 2010; all are available for purchase. Collectors should inquire via email: collectors {at} leilasingleton {dot} com. For more information, click here. (back to top)

10.07.09 : Exhibited in 8th Annual Root Division Auction

Charged, a print from artist Leila Singleton’s collection of abstract digital photography, is both on display and up for sale at San Francisco’s Root Division gallery. Singleton donated the image, which is the newest addition to her collection, in support of the gallery’s 8th Annual Art Auction. The event benefits local emerging artists, as well as Root Division’s free after-school art classes for Bay Area youth. The exhibition will be up through October 22, 2009 (the night of the auction). Tickets and information are available on the Root Division website. (back to top)

07.29.09 : Featured on Style Court

Ligaments (right), a print from artist Leila Singleton’s collection of abstract digital photography, is featured on popular interior design blog Style Court. The 7/29 post, titled “Green Day,” features home accessories and artworks that are — you guessed it! — predominately green. If you’d like to turn one of your rooms into a green getaway, Ligaments can be purchased at shopSCAD’s Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia, galleries. Can’t make it down to the South? Ligaments — and two other prints by Singleton — can be purchased online via the shopSCAD website or directly from the artist. (back to top)

06.25.09 : Exhibited in Hues

Two photographs by artist Leila Singleton have been selected for Hues, a juried show opening today at San Francisco State University. The show features works executed predominantly in one color by ten Bay Area artists. Singleton’s digital abstracts will be on display through August 15, 2009, at The Art Gallery, located on the Terrace Level of San Francisco State University’s Cesar Chavez Student Center. Both works are for sale and can be purchased directly from the artist. (back to top)

04.21.09 : Photographs available on new ShopSCAD site

Photography by artist Leila Singleton is now available for online purchase via shopSCAD’s newly revamped website. A retail gallery of the Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD), shopSCAD features the artwork and designs of SCAD students, faculty, staff and alumni. Singleton’s work — Ligaments, Nebula* and Surfacing (right) — has been available at both the Savannah and Atlanta galleries since late 2008, but this is the first time collectors can also purchase her shopSCAD offerings from the comfort of their homes. Singleton was added to the gallery’s roster in 2008. *UPDATE: Nebula and Surfacing have sold and are no longer available via the ShopSCAD site. (back to top)

04.18.09 : Photograph donated to 219: The Show

Artist Leila Singleton is a proud contributor to 219: The Show, going on tonight at Fine Line Gallery in Atlanta, Georgia. Organized by Atlanta Animal Rescue Friends (AARF), the exhibition is named for the 219 pets who die daily in Atlanta metro shelters. Artworks will be auctioned; proceeds benefit AARF programs. Singleton’s contribution is a framed print from her catalog of digital fine art photography. She donated in memory of Shidu, her boyfriend’s beloved Shar Pei who recently passed after 14 happy years, and in honor of her family’s Persian kitty Midnight, adopted from the Larimer Humane Society in 2001. Tickets are $20 and include a bottomless glass (wine, beer or other drinks), hors d'ouevres and one raffle ticket. The event runs from 7:30 to 11:00 PM. (back to top)

03.13.09 : Featured on Gawker Artists

Artist Leila Singleton has been selected for inclusion in Gawker Artists, a juried digital showcase appearing on New York City-based blog Gawker.com. Curated by Liz Dimmitt, Gawker Artists promotes works in all media by artists from around the world. Selections from Singleton’s collection of digital abstract photography can be viewed here. (back to top)

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 portfolio here. (back to top)

10.10.08 : Represented by shopSCAD

Photography by artist Leila Singleton is now available at shopSCAD, a retail gallery of the Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) featuring the artwork and designs of SCAD students, faculty, staff and alumni. ShopSCAD has enjoyed wide recognition since its opening in Savannah, Georgia, in November 2003, garnering mention in such publications as Vogue, The New York Times, National Geographic Traveler, Lucky Magazine and more. An Atlanta gallery was opened in 2006; Singleton’s work — three framed, matted photographic prints from her collection of digital abstracts — is available at both locations. (back to top)

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 top)

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 for the duration of the show. (back to top)

08.10.08 : Exhibited by Caladan Gallery

Three digital photographs by artist Leila Singleton are included in Mystery in the Natural World, the latest, juried 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 for the duration of the show. *UPDATE: Ligaments, right, is now available via retail gallery shopSCAD.* (back to top)

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 top)

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 top)

02.08.07 : Handmade “Trashbag” 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 “Sweet Tooth,” a handmade purse from her Trashbag collection. 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 top)

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 top)

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 top)

04.26.12 : Get Review-Ready published by AIGA SF

An article penned by graphic designer Leila Singleton has been published in the Community section of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) San Francisco website. Titled “Get Review-Ready: Maximize Your Portfolio Review Experience,” the article arms design students in their junior and senior years of college with tips for success and growth in a review setting. Singleton is no stranger to reviews: she attended two amazing portfolio events held by AIGA Jacksonville as a student, scoring a top ten finish both years out of 140+ students. She now volunteers on the other side of the table: she’s reviewed work at Colorado State University and four AIGA SF Portfolio Days. Read the article here. (back to top)

12.11.09 : Captions published in Drawords

Seven captions written by Leila Singleton appear in Drawords, a mini book by celebrated illustrator Craig Frazier. Frazier’s book is the result of an informal online experiment that called for captions to complement a weekly illustration. For each drawing, a “Selected” caption and several “Almost Selected” captions received an e-shout-out; the book immortalizes those words alongside Frazier’s 44 illustrations. Singleton accumulated seven Almost Selected entries, which appear among the 450 captions that made it into the book. Over 8,000 captions total were submitted by participants worldwide. Drawords is available for a limited time through Craig Frazier’s online store. (back to top)

08.08.09 : Short story published in 3.1.1.

The Anthill, a short story by Leila Singleton, appears in both the print and online versions of San Francisco, California, zine 3.1.1. A new publication focused on work by Bay Area writers and artists, the printed edition can be found at businesses throughout San Francisco. Read Singleton’s story — and enjoy the rest of the inaugural issue — here. (back to top)

05.11.09 : Design User or Thinker? published by AIGA SF

An article penned by graphic designer Leila Singleton has been published in the Community section of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) San Francisco website. Titled “Design User or Thinker? Beyond Junior Designers and Creative Directors,” the article details the User/Thinker concept, challenges associated with applying it, and how it can push designers to a higher level of creative achievement. Read the article here. (back to top)

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 top)

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 top)

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 top)