
About Me
Hello, I'm Amarii Whilby, a graphic designer, apprentice optician, and writer with a unique blend of creative and analytical skills, complemented by my experience in various media and fields. My expertise spans publication design, web design, and fine art techniques, including mold-making across sculpture, painting, and textiles.
Driven by a passion for education and community engagement, I am committed to utilizing graphic design to foster positive change. My creative approach is deeply informed by literature, art history, and my experience in the meticulous field of opticianry, allowing me to craft visually compelling designs that effectively communicate and resonate. I strive to cultivate a distinctive perspective that enriches my creative process and fuels my dedication to continuous improvement, both in my work and its impact.
I am eager to contribute my skills and enthusiasm to a collaborative environment where I can continue to learn, grow, and deliver impactful results!
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
EDUCATION
2021 - 2025 BFA In Graphic Design The University of Tampa
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design prepares students to become "lifestyle designers," focusing on innovative visual communication, experiences, and socially responsible solutions. This contemporary degree program combines design thinking, creating processes, and methodologies with technology, entrepreneurship, and business management. With a strong emphasis on real-world problem-solving throughout the curriculum, students develop a portfolio that reflects how we communicate, the spaces we inhabit, the objects we use, and the strategies that support them. The BFA in Graphic Design provides a solid foundation for students to evolve into unique, creatively charged, and practice-ready design professionals.
2022 — Present ABO Certified Apprenticing Optician Warby Parker
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2024 — 2025 Neon Literary Magazine: Art Director The University of Tampa
2023 — 2025 Lead Graphic Designer & Print Inventory Manager Scarfone/Hartley Gallery
2022 Graphic Design Intern The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts (FMoPA)
2025 Web Designer Freelance
2022 Freelance Graphic Designer Kazuri Capital, Inc.