Graphic Designer

Katie Vaz

Candor, NY

katievaz.com

Follow
Contact
Save to list

About

I'm 26 and a graphic designer/illustrator. Currently, I'm working on freelance projects involving brand, package, and web design. I also illustrate and sell hand drawn paper goods on Etsy. I'm inspired by pretty food, vintage lettering, fancy packaging, traveling, and everything that is hand drawn. I like cozy colors, polka dots, and things that look happy. Branding and typography are my favorites. When I have time, I like to bake and then photograph the results. I also lived in Germany for two years while getting my master's degree.
Education
- MA Integrated Design, International Program
  
  Anhalt University of Applied Sciences
  
  2009 - 2011
  
  Studied various fields of design, including communication, interactive, and product while interacting with international students and professors. Completed a thesis project about the integration of foreign language learning and food through brand and package design.
- BFA Graphic Design
  
  Rochester Institute of Technology
  
  2007 - 2009
  
  Studied and gained experience with consumer branding and package design by working on projects for local clients.
- AS Graphic Design
  
  Tompkins Cortland Community College
  
  2005 - 2007
Experience
- Freelance Designer
  
  International Arrivals, LLC
  
  Jun 2012 - Present (14 years 1 month)
  
  Designing packages and illustrations for various children's and gift products. Creating hand drawn typography for use in packaging designs. Created illustrations and designed layouts for printed advertisements. Designed and implemented interface for company website.
- Graphic Designer and Owner
  
  Katie Vaz Design
  
  Jan 2012 - Present (14 years 6 months)
  
  Designing integrated brand identities and package designs for small companies. Handling logo, interface, stationery, book, editorial, and corporate communication design. Creating hand drawn typography and illustrations for various projects.
- Freelance Designer
  
  MSCO
  
  Jul 2012 - Jul 2012
  
  Designed logo and brochure for home remodeling company. Created interface concepts for physical therapy and wellness studio website. Designed concept and layout for optical agency print ad.
- Designer and Assistant
  
  Anhalt University
  
  Oct 2010 - Jul 2011 (9 months)
  
  Designed and implemented MAID (Master of Art in Integrated Design) blog
  Designed annual MAID yearbook
  Assisted program advisor and professors
- Design Intern
  
  Night Agency
  
  Jun 2008 - Aug 2008 (2 months)
  
  Assisted art director
  Worked with designers to create web banners for Estee Lauder
  Designed webpage concepts and layouts for Mark Girl
  Created brand identity for summer intern campaign
Awards

Chat thesis project video presented at 2012 Design Forum of Dessau and at

2012 Design Biennale of Risør in Denmark

Etsy products featured in various design/craft blogs and Etsy newsletters
Skills
Elsewhere on the Web
- k
- 7
- k
On Coroflot

@katievaz, member since 2009
- Following 1
- Followers 20

Katie Vaz

Brand Design Lead

Associate Industrial Designer