Trend-focused, illustrated prints turned into patterns and applied to various products and brought to market.
- Designer
- Illustrator
- Production Designer
Kendra Huspaska
- Chicago, United States
- 5.0
- 8 projects
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.
About
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.
Skills· 7
Languages
- EnglishFluent
Industry experience
- Retail
- Media & Entertainment
- Wholesale & Distribution
- Professional Services
- Education
- Other
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Projects · 8
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.
- Illustrator
- Product Designer
- Production Coordinator
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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.
- Packaging Designer
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
- Book Illustrator
- Designer
Created this tote bag for Mother’s Day gifting at Paper Source. https://www.twine.net/signin illustrator designer
- Illustrator
- Product Designer
https://www.twine.net/signin illustrator
- Illustrator
Illustration commission for a column titled “Should You Really Order the Second-Cheapest Wine?” written by Lettie Teague. https://www.twine.net/signin illustrator
- Illustrator
Embellished greeting card designed & illustrated for Paper Source: https://www.twine.net/signin
- Designer
- Illustrator
Work experience· 6 roles
Senior Designer · Trope Publishing Co.Aug 2024 – Jan 2026 · 1 yr 6 mos
Art Director of Gift Development · Barnes & Noble / Paper SourceApr 2023 – Aug 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos
Senior Designer & Illustrator · Barnes & Noble / Paper SourceDec 2021 – Apr 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos
Designer & Illustrator · Paper SourceMar 2019 – Dec 2021 · 2 yrs 10 mos
Layout & Production Artist · Paper SourceAug 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 4 mos
Associate Art Director · Cleveland MagazineMay 2017 – Aug 2018 · 1 yr 4 mos
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts · Miami University2013 – 2017
I majored in Graphic Design and minored in 2D Fine Art
Bachelor of Fine Arts · Miami University2030 – 2026
Certifications and awards
First Place for Single-Page Design, All Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards — Cleveland Magazine2030 – 2026
First Place for Infographic Design, All Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards — Cleveland Magazine2030 – 2026
Second Place for Visuals & Illustration, All Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards — Northeast Ohio Parents Magazine2030 – 2026
Testimonials · 5.0 from 1 review
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