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Graphic Design / Vector Illustration / PrePress Specialist

Kirstan Graham

Portland, OR
dkgraham.com
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    I believe good design communicates something. Whether that something is an idea, an emotion, or a call to action, the message will be lost in a poorly executed final product. Because of this, it is critical that a designer take into consideration every aspect of how their art will be reproduced and design with purpose. Purpose to communicate. Purpose to inspire. Purpose to be seen clearly and accurately in the media intended.

  • Education
    • B.A Arts & Letters, Minor - Communication Arts & Letters
      Portland State University
      2005 - 2008
    • A.A.S. Graphic Design Graphic Design
      Portland Community College
      1998 - 2001
  • Experience
    • Principal Creative
      DKGraham
      Portland, OR
      Jan 2009 - Present (17 years 5 months)
      Freelance Multi-Creative and Owner/Operator of DKGraham. Responsible for all aspects of the business both creatively and operationally - tasks include:
      • Administrative - Project management, pricing and estimating, book keeping, licensing, tax compliance, business communications and customer service.
      • Creative - Conceptualization, graphic design, illustration and product development for both handmade and outsourced items sold retail (B2C) and wholesale (B2B) under our own brand, as well as working directly with a diverse variety of other creators and entrepreneurs to develop mutually beneficial collaborative projects.
      • Marketing - Branding, social media management, digital content creation, promotion, website design and administration.
      • Fabrication and Fulfillment - Studio management, scheduler, laser engraver operator and production art specialist handling all stages of file prep and layout for fabrication, material sourcing, wood finishing, hardware, packaging and shipping.

      Additional freelance projects include: Small business branding and collateral, graphic and copy writing support for Bullseye Glass Studio iPhone App., apparel design for Gear-Up Sports and Cafepress.com, author/illustrator/publisher of two children’s eBook titles, Wix/Joomla/Wordpress based web site design, POP packaging for new product development, and contract children’s illustrator including character creation, style research, and final production of camera ready illustrations. Additional volunteer work for Greyhound Pets of America NW newsletter, M.O.M.S. Club International, WACAP (World Association for Children and Parents), and Bonaire Neighborhood Assoc.
  • Awards

    Graduated Summa Cum Laude — Portland State University, Graduated Phi Theta Kappa — Portland Community College, Weyerhaeuser — Certificate of Achievement 2006, Weyerhaeuser Chromapak® Technology Box of the Quarter 2ndQ 2007-2ndQ 2004

  • Industries
    • POP / Visual Merchandising
    • Publishing
    • Soft Goods
    • Retail
  • Skills
    • Graphic Design
    • Illustration
    • Packaging Design
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