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I’m Lar Kress, a tenacious creative who began making award-winning work at a very young age and went on to hone my skills through top art and design education. I create high-impact brand communications that elevate perception, strengthen relationships, and drive business growth across print, web, and interactive experiences.
With nearly 30+ years focused largely on the high-tech industry, I’ve built a strong reputation as one of the top tech designers in the country. I’ve launched and elevated startups, helped leading national organizations through marketing and branding strategy, and brought expert-level design and production to every engagement.
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Work Experience
Founder / Creative Leader at Kress Design Group
January 1, 1990 - PresentFounded Kress Design Group and produced award-winning work for blue-chip clients across entertainment, food, financial, retail, and healthcare industries. Beginning in 1990, used a technology-to-communications skill set to focus the agency’s practice primarily on the high-tech industry, helping brands increase revenue by elevating brand perception and capturing critical relationships between people and brands.
Founder / Principal Designer at Kress Design Group
January 1, 1990 - PresentFounded the agency and produced award-winning work for blue-chip clients across entertainment, food, financial, retail, and healthcare. In 1990, shifted focus toward high-tech communications, leveraging the ability to translate technology into clear messaging.
Education
at California Institute of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 21, 2026 at California Institute for the Arts
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2026 at Yale University
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2026 at Bridgeport University
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2026 at California Institute for the Arts
January 11, 2030 - August 10, 2026 at Yale University
January 11, 2030 - August 10, 2026 at Bridgeport University
January 11, 2030 - August 10, 2026Qualifications
AIGA Awards
January 11, 2030 - May 26, 2026Clios
December 31, 1990 - May 26, 2026Hermes Creative Awards
January 11, 2030 - May 26, 2026Best in West
January 11, 2030 - May 26, 2026ADDY Awards
January 11, 2030 - May 26, 2026San Diego Creative Award
January 11, 2030 - May 26, 2026AAF District 15 and Print National
January 11, 2030 - May 26, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail, Other, Financial Services, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Computers & Electronics
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