Designing communication with empathy

Hi, I’m Kaleb, a graphic designer from Adams County, Ohio, specializing in branding, publication, and marketing design for screen and print. I have 5 years of experience from working at a design agency, a public university, and independent freelancing. In that time, I’ve come to understand graphic design as a vehicle for meaning, and the best design exists to finely tune and deliver that meaning. Serving people by improving communication, blending meaning with the art of design, is a fulfilling use of my talents. I bring editorial skills to my work by adding clarity and emphasis in the right places. I’m proficient in standard design softwares like InDesign and Figma, and my technical skills include logo design, branding and identity, layout design, and I’m interested in learning more about environmental design and large-scale installations. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in graphic design from Shawnee State University and a diploma in concept art from Syn Studio in Montréal. Outside of work, I enjoy drawing, video games, playing instruments, and spending time with my family. I live with my fiancée and our 4 cats: Samwise, Hazel, Pearl, and Lilly.

Connect with me on Linkedin or see my full resume at linkedin.com/in/kalebkendall

Summary

• 5 years of experience in graphic design
• Dedicated to craftsmanship, detail-oriented, empathy-driven, enjoys solitary work, strong skills in communication and organization
• 51% creative, 49% systematic thinker

Experience

• Freelance Graphic Designer; 2025
• Marketing Content Creator at Shawnee State University; 2021-2025
• Graphic Designer at Cubicle Ninjas; 2021
• Graphic Design Intern at Shawnee State University; 2017-2018

Education

• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design (BFA); Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, Ohio; GPA 3.75 (magna cum laude); 2016-2020
• Diploma in concept art; Syn Studio: École d'art, a globally recognized art school in Montréal, Canada; 2018-2020

Tools

• Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Figma
• Paper and pencil

Notes

Available for work and volunteering opportunities.
To work with me on a project or get in touch, send a message to hi(at)kalebkendall.com.

Hobbies and interests

• making music
• drawing and painting
• writing and critical thinking
• traveling and hiking
• video games (recent favs: Baldurs Gate 3, Kingdome Come: Deliverance 2)
• fantasy and sci-fi
• coffee, cider, and other fancy drinks
• concept art, tattoos, storytelling, and world-building
• life in the Shire

"Good design satisfies both idea and form, the needle and the thread."
— Paul Rand, Good Design is Good Will