Leah Hanus, Graphic Designer

B.F.A. Graphic Design, Iowa State University

Leah joined IN during the fall of 2010. She possesses a determination to deliver high impact, inspiring creative. In addition to graphic design, Leah also brings a passion for interactive digital, and was instrumental in the design and programming of foodstalkers.co, our agency blog. Plus, she’s prepared some amazing culinary delights for our team. We’ll never look at Brussels sprouts the same!

Work Life Before IN:

Contract graphic design position, plus plenty of “real life” foodservice experience.

Interesting tidbits about Leah
What strengths or unique talents do you bring to IN Food Marketing & Design?
On the Myers-Briggs, I’m an ENTJ. I am a problem solver and love any opportunity where I can apply mathematics to solve a problem in design. I love staying on trend with the design world.

What one item in the kitchen best describes you and your personality? Why?
A chef’s knife. It’s versatile and can be put to use in almost every situation. I’m sharp and up for any endeavor!

What are you IN to?
Cooking, good beer, live music, art, biking, swimming, running, watersports, being outdoors

What four living people would you most like to share dinner with?
Bob Dylan, Conan O’Brien, Quentin Tarantino, Angelina Jolie

What is your favorite kind of pizza?
The kind without cheese, and lots and lots of veggies.

What is your favorite word? What is your least?
Absolutely (It’s such a gratifying word…it’s four syllables and all it means is: yes.) I don’t mind the word “moist”, but “damp” really bugs me. I hate the word “suede” because it sounds exactly how it feels.