OMC Internship — Theo Ardinger

San Francisco-based designer

Design Internship at the Office of Marketing Communications (OMC) at the University of San Francisco.

In my time with OMC, I’ve created publications, graphics, and marketing assets of varying complexity that supported student recruitment, fundraising, alumni relations efforts, and other communication efforts.

Enamel Pin for Undergraduate Admission

Illustration, 2025

As part of a collaborative project with the design team at the Office of Marketing Communications, I had the opportunity to create an enamel pin design. My concept was one of five selected to represent the school and was sent to newly admitted students as a welcome gift. This project allowed me to contribute to a meaningful student experience while also honing my skills in design collaboration, iteration, and translating ideas into a tangible product.

USF Magazine

Publication, layout, email design, 2024

Twice a year, the Office of Marketing Communications produces and distributes the USF Magazine. I contributed to both the print and digital editions, working on publication design, layout, and email adaptation. This experience strengthened my skills in editorial design, typography, and multi-platform content production.

OMC Onward

Email design, 2023-25

OMC Onward is a monthly email newsletter distributed to faculty and staff to highlight the work of our team. During my time with the Office of Marketing Communications, I designed and developed USF-branded emails that were seasonally relevant and visually engaging. I also designed and illustrated custom assets to enhance the design and ensure each issue had a cohesive and polished look.

Custom Graphics/illustrations: