The Design Jedi is the moniker of Chelsea Parker, a long-time Star Wars fan and 10 year veteran of the photography, graphic and web design industries.

Since graduating from Savannah College of Art and Design with a B.F.A. in Photography, the Jedi has kept herself busy wearing a multitude of hats — ranging from production still photography to art direction and search engine optimization.

In addition, she is a veteran member of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (now KelbyOne), and has had the privilege of being a beta tester for Adobe’s Certified Expert exam (ACE) for Photoshop CC, which allowed her to become one of the first 100 people in the world to obtain this type of certification.

When she’s not wrapped up in a PSD file, she can also be found brushing up on her SEO and Paid Search Advertising skills, since she’s also a Google Analytics Qualified Individual as well as a Google AdWords Certified Individual. That means that anyone who knows her, knows that she’s a data-driven and conversion-centric designer. She’s also no stranger to the National Association of Professional Women, or AIGA, since she’s been a member of these associations as well for a number of years, and enjoys networking with peers throughout the industry.

But it’s not always all work and no play for the Design Jedi — she also enjoys spending time with her 9-year-old golden retriever named Fizzgig, and experimenting with photography in her free time.