Hello, I'm Lori Langdon

PRINCIPAL at INDIGO INC.
2004 – Present

I started Indigo Inc. in 2004.  For a number of years, it was primarily focused on interior design and some graphic design.  In 2016, after helping 100’s of residential and commercial clients, I realized that I enjoyed graphic and web design and strategy that I was doing much more than interiors, so I pivoted and began to focus the business on print graphics, UX/UI and visual design. 

VISUAL & GRAPHIC DESIGNER at NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY 
(part time) 2019 – Present

Although I excel at working independently, I also enjoy being part of a team, brainstorming with coworkers and the camaraderie that comes with it. So, a couple of days a week, I have the pleasure of working with the marketing and communications department in the Dean’s Office of the College of Natural Resources. 

MANAGER AND LEAD DESIGNER at BEYONDBLUE INTERIORS 
2005 – 2016

For over 10 years, I managed a small team of designers, ensured that the whole operation ran as smoothly as possible, and made sure that our clients had the best experience possible!  Additionally, I designed a 3,000-square-foot showroom along with display systems and signage.  I also provided design direction on 2 websites, and created all visual and graphic designs including email and marketing campaigns, 100’s of magazine ads, posters and window displays.  I still provide visual and graphic designs for the wonderful owners of BeyondBlue!

“PAST LIVES“

Fresh out of college, I taught art in the UK and US and worked as a portrait photographer.

I use programs like Figma, and Adobe Creative Suite including  Xd,  Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat Pro.

I also use tools like Mira and Mural, and organizational and project management tools like Asana and gantt charts in addition to Google suite and Microsoft products.

I’m familiar with HTML and CSS and have some experience with video editing.     I also have experience with 3D modeling programs like SketchUp and AutoCAD.

College of Design at North Carolina State University 

I graduated with top honors (summa cum laude) from the College of Design at NCSU.  I had a concentration in product design and a minor in communications.

I also studied abroad at:

• + Staffordshire University in Stoke-on-Trent, England
• + Ballarat University in Victoria, Australia

School of Life 😉

I am a perpetual learner.  I have taken multiple continuing education classes from technical schools, craft schools, and online programs like Coursera, LinkedIn Learning, and Udemy.  I am currently completing the Google UX Design Certificate in addition to following multiple UX-focused Podcasts LinkedIn Groups and YouTube channels to stay up to date with the latest UX trends.

I love designing and creating things with my hands. I enjoy things like blacksmithing, pottery and felting as well as building things and DIY.  (I recently turned a cargo van into a self-built camper van, complete with a solar electrical system and shower!)

I also love to travel and enjoy photography. I had the wonderful experience of combining the two when a client asked me to photograph coffee farms in Ethiopia, Bolivia, and Columbia.

I love spending unplugged time hiking and camping in nature and working with natural materials to create crafts.

I often volunteer with non-profits and organizations that support sustainable and earth-friendly initiatives.

+ Served 4 years on the board of Piedmont Earthskills
+ Volunteered with many sustainability education events at Larry’s Coffee
+ Volunteered at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
+ Volunteered with Boulder Food Rescue
+ Donated design services for Oak City Cares, a non-profit dedicated to helping those experiencing homelessness in Raleigh, NC