Missouri-based Alicia Reed is an illustrator and designer with a penchant for ice cream treats. (We’re not sure of the Freudian implications, but check out her website, www.aliciaville.com, to see what we mean.)

Prior to setting out as a full-time freelancer in February 2009, Alicia worked as a senior designer at several ad agencies. Her cat, Yoko, is happy to have her at home now, but resents the time she spent creating our Rat Pack line of prost!cards.

Alicia’s favorite wine is Riesling, and her education charity is the Fine and Performing Arts Division at her alma mater, Lindenwood University.