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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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
    Surface Pattern Examples
    Trend-focused, illustrated prints turned into patterns and applied to various products and brought to market.…
    Product Development Examples
    New gift product formats developed for Paper Source and brought to market. Involvement included every step of the process, from initial concept sketches to final production.…
    Packaging Design Examples
    Three examples of custom Paper Source packaging that showcases designs focused on reduced plastic use and better product presentation where the consumer can interact and see the product.…
    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…
    Cool Moms Tote Bag
    Created this tote bag for Mother’s Day gifting at Paper Source. https://www.twine.net/signin illustrator designer…
    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…