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Kenny McFarlane

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Hi, I'm Kenny — a multidisciplinary designer and digital strategist with 10+ years helping organizations connect with their audiences through thoughtful, human-centered digital experiences.

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Hi, I’m Kenny — a multidisciplinary designer and digital strategist with 10+ years helping organizations connect with their audiences through thoughtful, human-centered digital experiences. My fine arts background informs an approach that centers people first, because information only sets the tone when the audience is engaged.

I lead strategy sessions, develop brand identities and information architectures, and translate complex data into accessible visuals. My work spans federal agencies, DC government, nonprofits, and mission-driven brands, and I’m passionate about delivering measurable results—like the 386% Instagram growth I achieved for BOWSFest and multiple winning federal proposals.

  • 14 years' experience
  • Joined May 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianFluent
  • JapaneseAdvanced
  • ArabicIntermediate
  • FrenchBeginner

Industry experience

  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 6 roles

Senior Design Consultant (Contract, Project-Based) · Nediam ConsultantsAug 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

Transform complex data analyses into compelling visual narratives and infographics for 4+ DC government agencies and nonprofit clients, supporting senior leadership briefings and public communications. Coordinate with media teams, government agencies, and business clients on production deliverables across multi-year engagements; manage concurrent accounts and seasonal event cycles. Design comprehensive event materials for DC Open Streets activations and social media strategies; maintain consistent brand implementation across hundreds of deliverables spanning print, digital, environmental, and stakeholder communications for 4+ concurrent agency accounts.

Founder & Lead Digital Strategist · Vuvzkara Art & Design, LLCAug 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

Founder and lead digital strategist guiding brand discovery, audience persona development, user journeys, sitemaps, wireframes, and content strategies for 15+ clients across government, healthcare, nonprofit, PR, and consumer sectors. Build visual identity systems for print, digital, and experiential touchpoints; lead 8+ rebranding initiatives blending traditional design with digital-first strategies. Achieved 386% Instagram growth for BOWSFest through audience-centered social media planning and cross-platform content design. Architected 14+ client websites and 3 white-label builds, overseeing full project lifecycles from IA and wireframes to development and launch; coordinate with contractors to ensure brand consistency and timely delivery.

Senior Design Consultant & Webmaster (Contract, Project-Based) · Swain TechsJun 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

Led complete rebrand and built 3 websites across the Swain Techs portfolio; served as ongoing webmaster managing content strategy, accessibility, and SEO across all properties. Design proposal materials contributing to 7+ winning federal contract awards across DoD, HHS, and civilian agencies. Develop interactive training modules and simulations using Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, and Lectora for federal agency self-service and user training platforms. Implement Section 508 accessibility standards across all web properties, ensuring compliance for federal government end users.

Multidisciplinary Designer & Digital Strategist · Windsor Group, LLC – Contractor for National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) at CDCJun 2020 – Mar 2025 · 4 yrs 10 mos
Campus Design & Production Coordinator · National Policy & Advocacy OrganizationMay 2015 – Oct 2019 · 4 yrs 6 mos
Graphic Specialist & Social Media Specialist · U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – National Center for Environmental ResearchApr 2010 – Sep 2013 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Education

BFA in Fine Arts · American University2030 – 2015
BS in Linguistics · American University2030 – 2016

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