May Hayes
Graphic Designer
She, Her, Hers
May joined the team in 2024. She graduated from Winona State University in 2022 after earning her degree in I-Design with a focus in business and marketing. May also gained hands-on experience through internships with TRIO Student Support Services and the Winona State Design Program Production Lab, where she served as both a Lab Assistant and Lab Manager.
After spending time volunteering for AIGA (Professional Association for Design) during her college years, May continues to contribute at the state level as the Associate Director of Student Affairs and Portfolio 1-on-1 Co-chair, making sure the next generation of design professionals are ready for their future careers.
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Every year she looks forward to:
May looks forward to her annual trips to Lutsen, MN with her family each summer. As a child, she and her family would spend 1-2 months there every year, and now it’s the time they gather together as they all live in different cities. During these trips, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding, painting, and most importantly, spending quality time with loved ones.
Three things that are on her desk/workspace:
Three things on her desk include a Polaroid frame with photos of her fiancé and college roommate, a tiny plush gecko, and two mini ceramic cats that belonged to her grandma.
In her spare time she likes to:
She loves creating art and experimenting with new crafts. In the winter, she enjoys downhill skiing, while in the summer, she spends as much time as possible outdoors.