Hi. I'm K8.
I’m a tall creative (and Wisconsin native) with a get ‘er done attitude. I treat brands and clients much like I do my own friends: relationships built on trust and respect. My BFA in Visual Communication led to a MA/MFA which prepared me to use UI/UX, MAX/MSP/Jitter, micro-controllers, video projection mapping and VR to create immersive healthcare environments, adding to my strong advertising experience and mastery of Adobe CC. All fueled by an addiction to acronyms. Did I mention a sparkling personality to boot?
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Three Dogs & Co.
EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
2007-present
EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
2007-present
Lakeland University
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF GRAPHIC DESIGN
2023-present
Dynamic, Inc
EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Summer 2017
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF GRAPHIC DESIGN
2023-present
Dynamic, Inc
EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Summer 2017
Imaginasium, Inc.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
August 2012-August 2013
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
August 2012-August 2013
Traction Factory
ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
May 2011-July 2012
ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
May 2011-July 2012
Topco Associates
MANAGER, CREATIVE SERVICES
January 2009- April 2010
MANAGER, CREATIVE SERVICES
January 2009- April 2010
Freelance
ART DIRECTOR
April 2007 - December 2010
ART DIRECTOR
April 2007 - December 2010
SGK
SENIOR DESIGNER
April 2006-March 2007
SENIOR DESIGNER
April 2006-March 2007
Discovery World Museum
ART DIRECTOR
April 2005-March 2006
ART DIRECTOR
April 2005-March 2006
Jacobson Rost
ART DIRECTOR
February 2003-March 2005
ART DIRECTOR
February 2003-March 2005
Design Partners, Inc.
SENIOR DESIGNER
March 2001-February 2003
SENIOR DESIGNER
March 2001-February 2003
Hanson Dodge
DESIGNER
July 2000-March 2001
DESIGNER
July 2000-March 2001
John Michael Kohler Arts Center
GRAPHIC DESIGN COORDINATOR
June 1998-June 2000
GRAPHIC DESIGN COORDINATOR
June 1998-June 2000
AWARDS
West Foundation Grant, 2025
Faculty Innovation Grant, 2023
Visiting Artist Grant, 2020
Advanced Opportunity Fellowship Award, 2015-2016
Frederick R. Layton Fellowship Award, 2013-2015
E Source Utility Ad Award, Integrys Energy Group, “The Digger” radio, 2015
BMA Award, United Way Campaign, 2013
Fox River ADDY Gold Award,“Window Wonderland”, Boys and Girls Club-Green Bay, 2013
BMA Award, Snap-on SFC Conference, 2012
BMA Award, United Way Campaign, 2012
Milwaukee ADDY Silver Award, Annual Report, Families International, 2000
Milwaukee ADDY Honorable Mention, Hanson, Dodge and Sutter Holiday Card, 2000
Rorabeck Memorial Scholarship, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1996
Published in Communication Arts Advertising Annual, Graphis and Print Advertising Annuals
Faculty Innovation Grant, 2023
Visiting Artist Grant, 2020
Advanced Opportunity Fellowship Award, 2015-2016
Frederick R. Layton Fellowship Award, 2013-2015
E Source Utility Ad Award, Integrys Energy Group, “The Digger” radio, 2015
BMA Award, United Way Campaign, 2013
Fox River ADDY Gold Award,“Window Wonderland”, Boys and Girls Club-Green Bay, 2013
BMA Award, Snap-on SFC Conference, 2012
BMA Award, United Way Campaign, 2012
Milwaukee ADDY Silver Award, Annual Report, Families International, 2000
Milwaukee ADDY Honorable Mention, Hanson, Dodge and Sutter Holiday Card, 2000
Rorabeck Memorial Scholarship, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1996
Published in Communication Arts Advertising Annual, Graphis and Print Advertising Annuals
EDUCATION
MFA - Intermedia, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, May 2016
MA - Design and Digital Media, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, May 2015
BFA - Visual Communications, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee/Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design
MA - Design and Digital Media, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, May 2015
BFA - Visual Communications, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee/Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design
PRESS
https://www.carthage.edu/live/news/45413-nine-faculty-members-awarded-faculty-innovation
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