Pattie is always chasing the simple to calm her busy mind. She believes making things simple is hard and to achieve this you must exercise self control — mental and physical.

Growing up as the middle daughter of a career Army officer, Pattie McNab was exposed to diverse military environments in the U.S. and Germany, fostering qualities of discipline, professionalism, reliability, and teamwork that shape her work ethic.

She pursued visual communications at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, specializing in Graphic Design, Photojournalism, and New Media during a time when software like Flash and Director were prominent (now Adobe Animate). Her career trajectory led to roles such as National Desk Photo Editor at The Associated Press and later Senior Photo Editor at Getty Images, where she collaborated closely with conflict photographers globally to amplify the impact of their stories. This involved coordinating with sales teams and clients worldwide to elevate the value of visual storytelling.

As a boutique brand identity firm, Teal Studio arose from extensive experience in marketing, web, and print design, gained through consulting for small businesses to enhance their visual marketing strategies. Driven by passion for visual communication and storytelling, Pattie is committed to providing top-tier work for clients in an open 1:1 collaborative manner. Every project is given 110%. Pattie excels in guiding individuals to utilize visual branding effectively, serving as a roadmap to reduce stress and facilitate business growth and success.

Pattie creates visual brand identities that double a visual elevator pitch and a blueprint to brand strategies.