I’m Barbara Haugen, a visual designer with over 13 years of experience crafting print and digital campaigns for diverse industries. I love turning complex ideas into clear, compelling visuals that serve a purpose. I approach each project with curiosity, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit. By blending strategy with creative craft, I deliver thoughtful design that resonates with audiences and meets objectives.

Barbara Haugen

I’m Barbara Haugen, a visual designer with over 13 years of experience crafting print and digital campaigns for diverse industries. I love turning complex ideas into clear, compelling visuals that serve a purpose. I approach each project with curiosity, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit. By blending strategy with creative craft, I deliver thoughtful design that resonates with audiences and meets objectives.

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I’m Barbara Haugen, a visual designer with over 13 years of experience crafting print and digital campaigns for diverse industries. I love turning complex ideas into clear, compelling visuals that serve a purpose.

I approach each project with curiosity, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit. By blending strategy with creative craft, I deliver thoughtful design that resonates with audiences and meets objectives.

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Work Experience

Marketing and Communications Specialist at Sound Generations
March 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Designed and produced print and digital materials for fundraising events, including invitations, social media posts, wayfinding materials, event programs, and presentations. Refreshed design and copy of the brand guidelines. Designed the 2024 Annual Report. Curated content and design for monthly e-news.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Haugen Design
September 1, 2018 - Present
Freelance graphic designer balancing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and delivering quality work on time. Communicates with clients to understand needs, presents design concepts, interprets feedback, and maintains professional relationships. Clients include CTL, Strategies 360, Johnnie Studio, Lobo Hills, Panorama Global, Seattle Union Gospel Mission, Astronics, and Sagetech.
Senior Designer at Expeditors
February 1, 2017 - September 1, 2018
Gained a deep understanding of Expeditors brand identity and maintained visual consistency across print collateral, social media, events, presentations, and more, ensuring the brand felt cohesive and unified. Learned to delegate tasks effectively, assigning projects to team members based on strengths, skills, and workload. Managed relationships with internal clients to ensure the design team consistently delivered work that exceeded expectations.
Graphic Designer at Expeditors
September 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Maintained visual consistency across various platforms and collaborated with internal stakeholders to deliver cohesive design across print collateral, social media, events, and presentations.
Graphic Design Intern at Expeditors
June 1, 2011 - September 1, 2011
Gained exposure to brand identity and design workflows; supported the design team with production tasks and assets.
Lead Design Editor at Killer Infographics
May 1, 2012 - September 1, 2012
Implemented client feedback to refine and update infographic designs and layouts. Observed how senior designers organized and structured their files. Developed the ability to manage tight deadlines and prioritize tasks.
Design Intern at Killer Infographics
April 1, 2012 - May 1, 2012
Gained insight into how senior designers organized files and worked within production timelines while assisting on design tasks.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Cornish College of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2012
Associate of Arts at Whatcom Community College
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2009

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services