I'm a branding and typography-focused designer who upholds accessibility as a core design requirement. With skills in both digital and analog art, I take pride in helping brands grow their reach through usability AND authenticity. I've helped businesses market themselves strategically with a thoughtful, future-centered approach that supports their unique character—even on a tight budget.…

Kate Hazen

I'm a branding and typography-focused designer who upholds accessibility as a core design requirement. With skills in both digital and analog art, I take pride in helping brands grow their reach through usability AND authenticity. I've helped businesses market themselves strategically with a thoughtful, future-centered approach that supports their unique character—even on a tight budget.…

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I’m a branding and typography-focused designer who upholds accessibility as a core design requirement. With skills in both digital and analog art, I take pride in helping brands grow their reach through usability AND authenticity. I’ve helped businesses market themselves strategically with a thoughtful, future-centered approach that supports their unique character—even on a tight budget.

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English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director at System76, Inc.
May 1, 2014 - March 1, 2022
Architected full brand identity (logo systems, colors, brand voice, product styling, brand assets) and implemented the brand across social media, packaging, website UI/UX, video production, and conference collateral through years of rapid growth. Directed brand canon initiatives featuring original robot character design and drove partnerships with organizations such as HP, Pixar, and MIT.
Lead Graphic Designer at FOCUS
June 1, 2013 - May 1, 2014
Led visual design for major outreach and direct mail campaigns; created aesthetic identity and marketing materials and experiential graphics for a 10,000+ attendee conference. Art-directed photoshoots, marketing collateral, and web design, and mentored junior creatives.
Owner at Kate Hazen Creative
December 31, 2011 - Present
Providing services in branding, visual design, social media marketing, lettering, illustration, and custom commissions for small businesses, non-profits, entrepreneurs, and events.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Graphic Design) at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
August 22, 2006 - May 12, 2011

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Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Retail, Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics

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