Mindy Alvar, Assistant Art Director

B.F.A. Graphic Design, University of Minnesota Duluth, 2004

Member of our team since 2007, bringing her flair for design to accounts including Bellisio Foods, Extrados and General Mills Foodservice

Work Life Before IN:

Creative Assistant, St. Paul Pioneer Press; Graphic Designer, Kirby Program Board

Interesting tidbits about Mindy
What strengths or unique talents do you bring to IN?
I have a love of design mixed with a passion for food. This combination is the reason why I enjoy my work so much.

What are you IN to?
Design, dining, food, wine, cooking, DDR, working out, shopping, photography, traveling and trying new things.

What one item in the kitchen best describes you and your personality? Why?
A recipe book, because I like to have a plan and I am full of ideas!

What is the worst food you've ever eaten? The most unique?
Worst: Sea Urchin. Most unique: Sushi rolls, they are always so beautiful and delicious.

If you had to eat the same food/meal everyday for the rest of your life what would it be?
Thanksgiving dinner.

What movies are you IN to?
Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, Howls Moving Castle, Pretty Woman, Dirty Dancing, The Little Mermaid, Princess Bride, Dumb and Dumber, Office Space.

What is your favorite word? What is your least?
Favorite: Fantabulous. Least: Oiy Vay.