Librarian and Digital Designer
Curating knowledge, designing with imagination
Hello, and welcome! I'm Julia Reed - a librarian, creative professional, and digital enthusiast based in South Texas. My career and education have taken me from South Texas to Maine, Chicago, and the Southwest - each place shaping my perspective and enriching the diverse skill set I bring to both my library work and digital design projects.
Library Work
With a background in library science and information design, I currently work remotely as a Systems Librarian at the University of Phoenix, managing digital resources while contributing to reference services and content creation. Previously, I spent fifteen years working in public and specialized research libraries. My specializations include reference, collection development, and digital services.
Shop
Outside of my library work, I’m a digital artist, surface pattern designer, and photographer who believes in the emotional power of color and simplicity. Through Julia Reed Creative, I share a collection of vibrant patterns, whimsical illustrations, and nature photography - all inspired by nostalgia, pop art, bold shapes, and the beauty of everyday life.
My digital art blends cheerful motifs like hearts, flowers, butterflies, and silhouettes with retro-modern color palettes and clean vector design. At the same time, my photography captures the real-life textures and color stories I see in the natural world, from blooming flowers and backyard birds to Texas skies and mountain scenes.
Whether I’m designing a pattern or photographing a butterfly mid-flight, I’m always chasing a sense of emotional resonance - something that feels bright, thoughtful, and a little magical. My goal is to create art that makes people smile, pause, or feel just a little more connected to the world around them.
