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Freelance design and creative strategy focusing on unique niche products and experiences. I work with clients that value diverse creativity with hands on design management. This work has pushed me into new creative opportunities and experiences. Recent work includes monument and way-finding signage for a revitalized community park as well as a mid-century Modern church. I've created packaging for a Swedish health food for toddlers; high energy bars and health food for outdoor adventures that has been to the top of Mt. Everest; and even created a line of seeds, nuts, and fruit with a giant attitude. See more at kendalldesignstudio.com.

Seattle, Washington, Us

Developed class curricula and taught Intro, Intermediate and Advanced design studios in addition to specialties such as Environmental Graphic Design, Portfolio and Package Design. The classroom experience makes me a better designer. My professional experience makes me a better teacher and design mentor. See more at The Elements of Design course site.

Seattle, Washington, Us

Instructor for the UX Design Thinking and Integrating Visual Design courses as part of this UW certificate course.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Implemented and managed the digital design system, design standards, and UX best practices; Directed and reviewed digital marketing programs by internal and agency partners; Engaged with stakeholders across AT&T to drive design excellence and alignment with AT&T digital standards and best practices.• Graduate, 2020 Management Development Program - program provides growth and development for high performing, high achieving employees for leadership positions. • Led standards team in defining and developing a unified digital design system and content strategy for unifying AT&T digital design standards.• Directed UX programs and initiatives for AT&T UX Center of Excellence to establish UX best practices, training, and raise the level of UX and design expertise across the organization.• Responsible for creation and execution of digital design training programs and curricula for the Digital Design System and Design Library. Served as design ambassador to promote and build awareness of digital design standards, tools, and best practices to both internal and external teams.• Creative direction and design for numerous executive events, such as the AT&T Technology Kick-off; deliverables included video, print, and digital as well as event display booth.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Reporting to the Executive Director, directed creative, strategy, and UX for digital marketing programs; Reviewed and approved digital marketing programs created by agency partners; Collaborated with marketing and advertising partners, Brand, and internal creative teams on strategic and marketing initiatives.• Led diverse, multi-disciplinary, geographically dispersed creative team of 30+ designers and writers supporting advertising, digital and social marketing programs, and product launches.• Built agency oversight team for design review and approval of digital marketing and advertising programs. Developed training, best practices, and documentation to ensure alignment with digital standards, brand and design best practices.• Defined and developed AT&T digital principles and Global Language for User Experiences (GLUE) documentation to build alignment on design philosophy across all digital experiences. • Created campaign strategy playbooks for marketing campaigns documenting creative concept, brand elements, templates and creative examples, and all digital assets. • Built a unified design system for managing digital assets, patterns, code and documentation for AT&T digital standards.

Directed the strategic and creative development of brand identity design programs for regional, national and international retail clients; Created an award-winning portfolio of brand identity, packaging and advertising for consumer, specialty, and luxury brands. • Managed growth and direction of design agency; built, lead, managed and mentored design team.• Developed brand strategy and architecture documentation for numerous retail launches and marketing programs.• Built online digital asset and project management tool allowing clients to review and monitor their projects.• Created and led business pitches, developed design concepts and strategy and helped established relationships and rapport with clients; presented agency work and capabilities at industry and design events.• Led business development, marketing, and major client relationships; served as key client partner ensuring account growth and client satisfaction.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Developed class curricula and taught courses on design concepts, professional practices, semiotics and typography. Projects emphasized research, analysis, critical thinking and concept development.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Instructed all levels of students in classes ranging from digital typography, type & letterform design, graphic stylization & symbols, packaging and 3D & exhibition design.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Design instructor for Semiotics in the Visual Communication design program focusing on the concepts, principals and creative development of symbols, marks and logotypes.

• Developed, directed and managed design programs from concept development through final implementation for a diverse set of clients. • Oversaw growth of office as its services and expertise grew. • Assisted in the development of marketing and new business development materials.

Key member of design teams working on the creative development for clients such as Rockwell, WRQ, PACCAR and The Fisher Companies.

Providence, Rhode Island, Us

Instructed design students in developing proficiency with design software, digital design in addition to instructing students in the fundamentals of typography and design. Design, Visible Signs, a visual design research publication.

• Focused on publication and editorial design for hospitality and airline industries in Japan• Developed design programs for the Hotel Okura, Imperial Hotel and Yokohama Grand Inter-Continental• Design and art direction for in-flight publications for Japan Airlines and Cathay Pacific in addition to art directing a monthly publication concerned with the life, culture, art, politics and style of Tokyo.

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Graphic Design

Bfa, Graphic Design

Ba, Japanese Language & Literature

Fine Art Exchange Program, Graphic Design