Analyze first. Then create. Christina Ullman’s process originated at an early age as she explored everything from art and writing to photography and video editing. This exploration taught her the value of a 360-degree approach to effective visual storytelling. A graphic designer and illustrator for over 30 years, she has developed an award-winning reputation for graphic design as well as conceptual and scientific illustration.
Christina graduated summa cum laude from Marietta College in 1993 with a bachelor’s degree in advertising and a minor in art, combined with focuses in journalism and marketing. She earned a Master of Science in journalism with a focus in visual communication at Ohio University.
Christina remained at Ohio University as a faculty member in the School of Visual Communication where she taught publication design and informational illustration. In 2001, she returned to Marietta College, where she taught graphic design and digital illustration, in addition to serving as department chair. In 2007, she left academia to return to the industry and opened her design and illustration studio, Ullman Design, in Marietta, Ohio.
Ullman Design is a boutique graphic design and illustration studio with national and international clients. Christina’s specializations include publication design, branding systems, special event collateral, children’s book illustration, editorial illustration, science and medical illustration and informational graphics. She has designed high profile gala event materials as well as commemorative anniversary books for several nonprofit organizations in addition to redesigning biannual and quarterly magazines.
Christina’s work has been recognized by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education; Adobe International; American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA); League of American Communications Professionals; the International Association of Printing House Craftsmen; and LogoLounge. Her illustrations and photography have been featured in exhibitions across the country. In addition, her work has appeared in publications such as Creative Quarterly: The Journal of Art and Design; Graphis Design Annual; Print Regional Design Annual; Hightone; and 3x3: The Magazine of Contemporary Illustration.
In June 2023, “Discovering Vienna” was published by the Friends of Vienna—a historical coffee table book that Christina spent a year researching, writing, and designing. This book was recognized with a Bronze Award in the A’ Design Award and Competition for 2023-24. It also received an Award of Excellence from Creative Quarterly in 2024.

Discovering Vienna Historical Coffee Table Book by Christina Ullman Tales of exploration, discovery, conflict, and the trials of an enduring pioneer spirit fill the narrative of the visual history book, the first documentation of the heritage of the two primary families who settled in and founded the City of Vienna in West Virginia in the late 1700s. From Viking warriors and the English monarchy to the American gentry and colonial generals, the publication features archival documents, maps, as well as other artifacts that provide insight on the history and ancestry of the families, providing context in light of world events.

Christina Ullman

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Christina Ullman is IAD member since 2024, with 2032 IAD rating.