I’m guessing you’re here because you want to know something about my personality. And that’s smart – most of us spend more time with our co-workers than our families. So rather than give you a run-down of my career milestones, I thought I’d do something a little more personal. Keep scrolling for my Top 10 Things About Me.
Hi there!
No. 1
I’m a Georgia peach
I grew up in Watkinsville, GA. My childhood drawl is gone, but I will always love slow-cooked grits, pine trees and REM.
No. 2
I can’t see anything without my glasses
But I’ll never get Lasik. There’s something nice about waking up to a blurry world and choosing when I’m ready to bring it all into focus.
No. 3
13 year-old me made this
When I was growing up no one pronounced my last name correctly. I decided I needed a “logo” to help clarify things. Apple Core + “e” = Courie. I put it on anything I could think of – notebooks, yearbooks, christmas cards. I had no idea what a graphic designer was at that time, but clearly I had found my calling.
No. 4
I love my dog
If you talk to me for more than 5 minutes, chances are I’ll mention my dog Emi. She’s equal parts stubborn and sweet, she’ll do anything for a treat, and she fills my house with joy. And fur. So much fur. (#worthit)
No. 5
I make a good biscuit
Sure lots of restaurants make a pretty good biscuit, but nothing compares to homemade ones straight out of the oven. I wish I could say I use an old family recipe, but honestly my favorite is from chef Alison Roman!
No. 6
“Solve” is not a noun
It’s my biggest pet peeve. If you ask me, “What’s the solve for this?” I won’t be rude, but secretly I will want to punch you in the face.
No. 7
I like sheep
Maybe it’s because I’m an Aries, but I feel an affinity with most wooly, hooved creatures. Sheep, llamas, alpacas… LOVE. I even created a character named WINSLEY THE SHEEP who has his very own movies and story-books. Have you met him?
No. 8
I have a lot of favorite things
I love being inspired by beauty in the world.
No. 9
“Simplicity, wit, and good typography.”
— Michael Bierut
Words to live by – or at least, words to design by.
I am a minimalist at heart and always believe that less is more,
especially when it’s delivered with a wink.
No. 10
I’m lucky to have worked with a lot of great companies
