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Sue Hough

Observer · DISC type ic
Member Board of Directors at Frederick Arts Council
📍 Frederick, Maryland, United States

Sue Hough is the founder and Creative Director of Octavo Designs, a nationally recognized graphic and web design studio she established in 2000. Her work focuses on creative, strategy-driven branding for a diverse range of clients. People who have worked with her describe her as innovative, talented, creative, and responsive, appreciating her personal attention and commitment to their success.

Deeply invested in her local community, Sue serves on the boards of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce and the Frederick Arts Council. She is passionate about supporting women in business, having co-created the "SHE Week" event, and is known for her generosity, earning the nickname "Santa Sue" for her volunteer work with numerous non-profits.

Interestingly, Sue originally went to school for fashion design before discovering her true passion for graphic design.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Member Board of Directors
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States
Personality Overview

How Sue shows up

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Assertive
Value Driven

They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince. They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Priorities

Topics Sue cares about

Strategic Branding
As Creative Director, she focuses on building brands with designs that are not just aesthetic but also functional, compliant, and scalable for client growth.
Community Engagement
Demonstrates a strong commitment to Frederick by serving on multiple boards, including the Chamber of Commerce and Arts Council, and volunteering design services for non-profits.
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Career

Work history

3-2023 - 12-2024
Member Board of Directors
Frederick Arts Council
1-2023
Member of The Supervisory Board and Board Member
Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
4-2000
Owner
Octavo Designs
In the press

Media appearances

Hero of the Day: Sue Hough, owner of Octavo Designs launches campaigns to support bars. Featured in Frederick News‑Post
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Education
1984 - 1988
BS
University of Delaware
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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