Erica Holeman is a graphic designer with experience in identity systems, publications, and web design. Her work explores human nature and our shared connections.

Currently teaching and freelancing. Loves experimental typography, learning to code, and design theory (both reading and writing). For more info or a current résumé, please get in touch.

Erica earned an M.F.A. in Graphic Design from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and a B.F.A. in Graphic Design from Oklahoma State University.

After graduate school, she worked as Senior Designer at Pentagram. Now she’s a professor and freelance designer. She advocates for building better mental wellness habits, and the power of play in design.

Select Clients

American Express
Dhremo Therapy
Johns Hopkins IAM Lab
MICA Graduate Offices
Odyssey Works
Pentagram
Stanford d.School
Yale University Press

Select Awards

2024 PRINT Awards
Graphis Design Award 2024 (Silver)
GDUSA Digital Design Award
DNA Paris Design Award
Type Director’s Club Certificate of Typographic Excellence
Communication Arts Award of Excellence (Typography Annual)
Communication Arts Awards of Excellence (Design Annual)
GDUSA Graphic Design Award

Select Presentations

RGD Design Educator’s Conference, 2024
TypeCon 2023
AIGA Educator’s Conference
TypeCon 2021