Kate Carlson

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I'm a graphic designer living and working in Minneapolis. I have a passion for connecting and collaborating with motivated business owners — bringing a brand's look and feel to life is what I do best!

About

I’m a graphic designer living and working in Minneapolis. I have a passion for connecting and collaborating with motivated business owners — bringing a brand’s look and feel to life is what I do best! Whether you’re just starting out and need a full spectrum of design services or are simply in need of a design consultation I’m your girl.

I dive deep into a brand’s personality, audience and goals. I love helping a company go from an idea to a truly capably, confident brand. My focus of design is in:

BRANDING | PRINT | DIGITAL | PACKAGING | ENVIRONMENTAL
My endless curiosity & passion for multi-faceted design allows me to switch easily between design disciplines — so I can create all touch points of your brand for you. It’s like a one stop shop!

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CEO & Lead Designer Design Shop MPLS
February 2018 - Current

Co-Founder & Creative Director True North Collaborative
May 2019 - January2020

Freelance Designer
January 2013 - February2018

Senior Designer Ideas That Kick
October 2013 - March 2019

Designer 1.78 Design (Hamburg, Germany)
August 2011 - November 2013

Designer Ideas That Kick
August 2011 - November 2013

Intern Ideas That Kick
May 2011 - August 2011


Qualifications and education
BA in Design University of Minnesota

  • Joined April 2019

Industry experience

  • Consumer Goods
  • Financial Services
  • Healthcare
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Retail
  • Wholesale & Distribution
  • Media & Entertainment

Projects · 7

True North Collaborative is a company that hosts experiential pop-up events that combine merchandising with delightfully whimsical encounters, seasonal-inspired classes, and activities for all ages. They partner with local, Minnesota brands that focus on creating/selling socially and environmentally responsible products. #photo #logo #graphicdesigner #branding #illustrator #webdesigner #designer

  • Creative Director
  • Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • +5

True North Collaborative is a company that hosts experiential pop-up events that combine merchandising with delightfully whimsical encounters, seasonal-inspired classes, and activities for all ages. They partner with local, Minnesota brands that focus on creating/selling socially and environmentally responsible products. https://www.twine.net/signin creativedirector #graphicdesigner #branding #webdesigner #webdeveloper #designer #installationdesign #marketing #collateraldesign #productdesigner #swagdesigner #logo

  • Brand Designer
  • Creative Director
  • Digital Marketer
  • +4

Concerned about consuming proper nutrition during her busy schedule, Nancy decided to take things in to her own hands, literally! And so Spoon Optional® was born. Fresh, healthy, sippable soups on-the-go. To design a packaging solution that lets the product shine through metaphorically as well as literally. Create a package design that clearly communicates the quality of ingredients to busy, health conscious consumers. Now a days social media is incorporated in our daily life and consumers are choosing products that reflect their style and are also instagram ready. #graphicdesigner #designer #packagingdesigner #keyline #photo https://www.twine.net/signin

  • Graphic Designer
  • Packaging Designer

Trainers Karena and Katrina started lifestyle brand Tone It Up®, focusing on workouts, recipes, lifestyle choices & building a strong community! We created a packaging system that embodies the brands exuberant energy and style! Making sure the consumer, whichever level of experience, felt educated enough to use the equipment properly and with confidence. We designed a package that combines lifestyle, fitness education, and connecting consumers to their widespread community found online. #graphicdesigner #packaging #designer #photo https://www.twine.net/signin

  • Graphic Designer
  • Packaging Designer

Lexinet Corporation wanted to target their direct mailing services to the Beauty Service Industry. By tailoring their brand identity and marketing with a clear audience in mind it sets itself apart from generic, lackluster companies offering similar services. With high design standards and thoughtful empowering messaging Agent Z Marketing is taking a fresh approach to direct mail. #photo #logo #graphicdesigner #branding #illustrator #webdesigner #designer #webdeveloper https://www.twine.net/signin

  • Brand Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Illustrator
  • +2

Angelo had a dream of opening a restaurant here in the states, growing up in Greece and watching his parents own and run a restaurant was his inspiration. He just couldn't believe there was not one place in Minnesota that served a genuinely tasty pork gyro he was so used to from back home. So he decided to take the jump and dive head first into the restaurant business. The challenge was to design a genuinely unique, authentic greek experience that exuded Angelo's passion and playfulness, without falling into that typical greek stereotypical look and feel. We focused on playing up the fun, naughty side of the greek culture! Developing a brand identity system that was fun, energetic and quirky was the key to standing out amongst the crowd of Christos and It's Greek to Me's. #photo #logo #graphicdesigner #branding #illustrator #webdesigner #designer https://www.twine.net/signin

  • Brand Designer
  • Director of Photography
  • Interior Designer
  • +3

Mill Valley Market is a more casual, to-go model of their Mill Valley Kitchen sit down restaurant nestled on the corner of Excelsior and France in St. Louis Park. It is set to open in the chalet at Theodore Wirth Park Trailhead facility hopefully in the near future. The food is fresh, healthy and perfect for that active, health conscious lifestyle. https://www.twine.net/signin

  • Brand Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Interior Designer

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