
amanda mortensen
graphic designer based in Cache Valley, Utah
I am a graphic designer specializing in branding, editorial, and typography design, with a BFA from Utah State University. My work blends sophistication with subtle humor, often incorporating conceptual twists that encourage a second look.
Outside of design, I’m usually reading, knitting, or listening to Vivaldi (because let’s face it, “Summer Presto” is a banger). I’m a sucker for the Grand Tetons from the Idaho side — where they look right — and a cleverly used movie quote.
recognition
2026
USU Highlights // May 1–Jun 19
Tibbetts & Eccles Galleries, Logan UT
ETC: USU Senior BFA Show // Apr 24
BRAND+AID, Salt Lake City, Utah
USU Student Research Symposium // Apr 7
Merrill-Cazier Library, Logan, Utah
CA Magazine // Mar-Apr Issue 2026
Student Showcase
2025
USU Annual Undergraduate Exhibition // Nov 10–Dec 10
Tibbetts & Eccles Galleries, Logan, Utah
CA Magazine // June 2025
2025 Design Competition Shortlist
2024
USU Annual Undergraduate Exhibition // Oct 7–25
Tibbetts & Eccles Galleries, Logan, Utah
Book Arts & Relief Exhibition // Apr 15–19
USU Projects Gallery, Logan, Utah
USU Annual Undergraduate Exhibition // Jan 8–26
USU Projects Gallery, Logan, Utah
2022
USU Annual Undergraduate Exhibition // Nov 14–Jan 13
Tibbetts & Eccles Galleries, Logan, Utah
Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art, Logan UT
workshops
2026
Martin Venesky // Mar 26–27
Objects Through the Lens
Laurie Heycock Makela // Mar 19–20
Collective Topography
2025
Marc Mckee // March 28
Pro Model Skateboard Design
James Martin // April 18
Identities with Made By James
I am a returning student to USU and originally was accepted into the Interior Design & Architecture BFA program, but chose to follow my passion for graphic design instead. I am currently enrolled the Graphic Design BFA program with projected graduation in 2026.
During high school, I was involved in several extracurricular activities such as cheerleading, choir and the school newspaper, the latter of which I was an editor for the Entertainment page during my junior and senior years before graduating with honors.
education
Utah State University
BFA Graphic Design, cum laude // 2026
Bonneville High School
1999