Hi, I’m Kendra Huspaska, a Chicago-based visual designer with a decade of experience in retail and publishing as a print designer, illustrator, and art director. I create engaging product designs, trend-focused prints and patterns, and layout designs from concept to final production. I thrive in collaborative teams, lead design and production projects, and enjoy exploring new trends and building vendor partnerships worldwide. My approach blends creative vision with practical execution to deliver high-quality results on tight timelines.…

Kendra Huspaska

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Hi, I’m Kendra Huspaska, a Chicago-based visual designer with a decade of experience in retail and publishing as a print designer, illustrator, and art director. I create engaging product designs, trend-focused prints and patterns, and layout designs from concept to final production. I thrive in collaborative teams, lead design and production projects, and enjoy exploring new trends and building vendor partnerships worldwide. My approach blends creative vision with practical execution to deliver high-quality results on tight timelines.…

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Hi, I’m Kendra Huspaska, a Chicago-based visual designer with a decade of experience in retail and publishing as a print designer, illustrator, and art director. I create engaging product designs, trend-focused prints and patterns, and layout designs from concept to final production.

I thrive in collaborative teams, lead design and production projects, and enjoy exploring new trends and building vendor partnerships worldwide. My approach blends creative vision with practical execution to deliver high-quality results on tight timelines.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Designer at Trope Publishing Co.
August 31, 2024 - January 31, 2026
Art Director of Gift Development at Barnes & Noble / Paper Source
April 30, 2023 - August 31, 2024
Senior Designer & Illustrator at Barnes & Noble / Paper Source
December 31, 2021 - April 30, 2023
Designer & Illustrator at Paper Source
March 31, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Layout & Production Artist at Paper Source
August 31, 2018 - Present
Associate Art Director at Cleveland Magazine
May 24, 2017 - August 28, 2018

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Miami University
August 1, 2013 - May 1, 2017
I majored in Graphic Design and minored in 2D Fine Art
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Miami University
January 11, 2030 - June 15, 2026

Qualifications

First Place for Single-Page Design, All Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards — Cleveland Magazine
January 11, 2030 - June 15, 2026
First Place for Infographic Design, All Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards — Cleveland Magazine
January 11, 2030 - June 15, 2026
Second Place for Visuals & Illustration, All Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards — Northeast Ohio Parents Magazine
January 11, 2030 - June 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Wholesale & Distribution, Professional Services, Education, Other
    Painted Meadow Print
    Surface pattern created for Paper Source and applied to wrapping paper, storage boxes, party products, and journals. illustrator…
    Passport Holder & Luggage Tag Set
    I developed a new gift product for Paper Source using hand-drawn stamp illustrations: https://www.twine.net/signin illustrator designer…
    Cool Moms Tote Bag
    Created this tote bag for Mother’s Day gifting at Paper Source. https://www.twine.net/signin illustrator designer…
    Chicago's Fine Arts Building Book Design
    Working directly with the book’s author, Keir Graff, I designed the book’s layout along with the custom illustration for the cover and chapter page illustrations as well. https://www.twine.net/signin graphicdesigner illustrator…
    Illustration Commission - The Wall Street Journal 2
    https://www.twine.net/signin illustrator…
    Illustration Commission - The Wall Street Journal
    Illustration commission for a column titled “Should You Really Order the Second-Cheapest Wine?” written by Lettie Teague. https://www.twine.net/signin illustrator…
    You Light Up My World Greeting Card
    Embellished greeting card designed & illustrated for Paper Source: https://www.twine.net/signin…