WHO IS CHRYSTAL?

My name is Chrystal Smith. I am a graphic designer and photographer located in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. I have a BA in Graphic Design and Photography from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

I currently work at Science magazine as a Design Editor. I am responsible for designing editorial layouts throughout the magazine, project managing the moving parts for a variety of sections, and art directing freelancers to create conceptual illustrations.

I previously worked as a designer for the UMBC Shriver Center, an intern at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, and as a part-time contractor for Elizabeth Seton High School in Maryland.