Saundra Marcel

Aspiring design critic Saundra Marcel lives and works as a graphic designer in New York City. Her passion for books—of any kind—is surpassed only by a compulsive appetite for podcasts.

Saundra hails from Dayton, Ohio, where she completed an intensive undergraduate program in visual communications at the University of Dayton and established herself professionally. Throughout her career as a designer she’s fortunate to have worked alongside many talented and inspiring individuals, accumulating rich experiences and a diverse portfolio of work along the way.

In addition to receiving numerous design awards, Saundra has also served as a long-time board member for AIGA Cincinnati. She’s most proud of her work with the AIGA Cincinnati Mentoring program, which pairs motivated students with successful professionals in the creative industry. As the program’s director for four years, she led a committee of volunteers to host social and educational events, recruit sponsorship, facilitate successful relationships, and set future goals. Saundra was also an adjunct professor at the University of Dayton, teaching a professional seminar examining aesthetic, ethical, and pragmatic issues related to graphic design—a course aimed to prepare senior design students for the post-graduate experience.

Saundra joins D-Crit as a visual communicator who believes that design is important. She hopes to emerge an insightful critic who brings a fresh and interesting voice to the public dialogue.