Samantha Janel Novak is graphic designer, photographer, and junior art director based in Richmond, Virginia.


Currently, Samantha is working towards her Master's Degree in Art Direction and Advertising from VCU's Brandcenter, and is expected to graduate in 2027.


Samantha has received accolades for both her art direction and fine art work. Novak is the recipient of the 2024 D&AD New Blood Portfolio Award, which highlights emerging creative talent —"the one[s] to watch", from around the world in the fields of graphic design and advertising. Further, Samantha has displayed her fine art work in galleries globally including London and Budapest.


In 2023 Samantha graduated Cum Laude from the University of Missouri School of Journalism with a bachelors in Strategic Communication and Art Direction.

Samantha Janel Novak is graphic designer, photographer, and junior art director based in Richmond, Virginia.


Currently, Samantha is working towards her Master's Degree in Art Direction and Advertising from VCU's Brandcenter, and is expected to graduate in 2027.


Samantha has received accolades for both her art direction and fine art work. Novak is the recipient of the 2024 D&AD New Blood Portfolio Award, which highlights emerging creative talent —"the one[s] to watch", from around the world in the fields of graphic design and advertising. Further, Samantha has displayed her fine art work in galleries globally including London and Budapest.


In 2023 Samantha graduated Cum Laude from the University of Missouri School of Journalism with a bachelors in Strategic Communication and Art Direction.

Samantha Janel Novak is graphic designer, photographer, and junior art director based in Richmond, Virginia.


Currently, Samantha is working towards her Master's Degree in Art Direction and Advertising from VCU's Brandcenter, and is expected to graduate in 2027.


Samantha has received accolades for both her art direction and fine art work. Novak is the recipient of the 2024 D&AD New Blood Portfolio Award, which highlights emerging creative talent —"the one[s] to watch", from around the world in the fields of graphic design and advertising. Further, Samantha has displayed her fine art work in galleries globally including London and Budapest.


In 2023 Samantha graduated Cum Laude from the University of Missouri School of Journalism with a bachelors in Strategic Communication and Art Direction.