Play

Somewhere along the way, most of us were taught that play was something you left behind with childhood. But for graphic designers, play isn’t just nice to have; it’s fuel. It’s what keeps ideas fresh, helps us problem-solve, and keeps us from burning out when the deadlines pile up.

Lisa Ollar of Big Thinkery
Lisa Ollar
Sep 21, 2025
5
min.

I am a designer who builds simple, easy to use communication products. I also consult with creatives to help them uncover their own voice and purpose.

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NDD United
Annual Report, Design Collateral
Prism Music
UX & Website Development
US Department of Veterans Affairs
UI/UX, Web Design, Print & Digital Collateral
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Graphic Design
TidalScale
HubSpot Marketing, UX/UI Design & Dev, Print & Digital Collateral
DEAN
Web Based Annual Report
VA Did That! Campaign
Email, Digital Billboards, Print & Digital Collateral