Hi! I’m a bit of an eclectic character:

• I was born in the United States, but grew up in Switzerland, France, and Italy.
• I am completely over-educated: undergraduate degree in English/Art at Wake Forest University; MA in Teaching from UNC-Chapel Hill; and PhD in Romance Languages (Philology, French, Italian, and Spanish) from UNC-Chapel Hill. My dissertation was all about how to read surrealist texts and science fiction. I love to teach.
• I went back to school in graphic design the year before my son was born.
• I live in Yachats, Oregon, right on the coast, and they have a big ocean here. Growing up in Switzerland didn’t really prepare me for this. I’m in love with the ocean.
• I love Formula One driving (to watch, that is). I wanted to be a fighter jet pilot when I was growing up.
• I also love to draw and paint and work out patterns and design on the computer, as well as photography, making jewelry, and cooking.

I can be contacted at heather@designbyheathert.com, or by using the Contact form below: