A native off Portland, Oregon, Malin moved to the San Francisco Bay Arca in 2008 to undertake studies at California College of the Arts and begin a career in graphic design. Recognized as a exceptional creative talent by designer Michael Vanderbyl, Malin was invited to join the Vanderbyl Design studio in San Francisco, where she has been Senior Designer since 2011. During her tenure at the multi-disciplinary design studio, Malin has worked on diverse projects for clients that range from prominent wineries and restaurants to leading furniture and textile firms to graphics for racing yachts and film studios and photography groups.