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Hi, I'm Trent Kuhn, a hybrid designer and illustrator with 15 years of experience across brand identity, speculative storytelling, and AI-enhanced workflows. I love merging traditional design craft with emerging media to create compelling narratives and scalable systems. Throughout my career, I have worked with a variety of clients ranging from nonprofits to tech organizations, delivering work across print, digital, and immersive platforms. I'm passionate about blending analog skills with new technologies to expand creative possibilities and improve efficiency. I also enjoy collaborating closely with researchers, writers, and clients to develop visual strategies and multi-platform narratives that bring ideas to life.…Hi, I'm Trent Kuhn, a hybrid designer and illustrator with 15 years of experience across brand identity, speculative storytelling, and AI-enhanced workflows. I love merging traditional design craft with emerging media to create compelling narratives and scalable systems. Throughout my career, I have worked with a variety of clients ranging from nonprofits to tech organizations, delivering work across print, digital, and immersive platforms. I'm passionate about blending analog skills with new technologies to expand creative possibilities and improve efficiency. I also enjoy collaborating closely with researchers, writers, and clients to develop visual strategies and multi-platform narratives that bring ideas to life.

Trent Kuhn

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Designer, +3

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Hi, I'm Trent Kuhn, a hybrid designer and illustrator with 15 years of experience across brand identity, speculative storytelling, and AI-enhanced workflows. I love merging traditional design craft with emerging media to create compelling narratives and scalable systems. Throughout my career, I have worked with a variety of clients ranging from nonprofits to tech organizations, delivering work across print, digital, and immersive platforms. I'm passionate about blending analog skills with new technologies to expand creative possibilities and improve efficiency. I also enjoy collaborating closely with researchers, writers, and clients to develop visual strategies and multi-platform narratives that bring ideas to life.…Hi, I'm Trent Kuhn, a hybrid designer and illustrator with 15 years of experience across brand identity, speculative storytelling, and AI-enhanced workflows. I love merging traditional design craft with emerging media to create compelling narratives and scalable systems. Throughout my career, I have worked with a variety of clients ranging from nonprofits to tech organizations, delivering work across print, digital, and immersive platforms. I'm passionate about blending analog skills with new technologies to expand creative possibilities and improve efficiency. I also enjoy collaborating closely with researchers, writers, and clients to develop visual strategies and multi-platform narratives that bring ideas to life.

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Hi, I’m Trent Kuhn, a hybrid designer and illustrator with 15 years of experience across brand identity, speculative storytelling, and AI-enhanced workflows. I love merging traditional design craft with emerging media to create compelling narratives and scalable systems. Throughout my career, I have worked with a variety of clients ranging from nonprofits to tech organizations, delivering work across print, digital, and immersive platforms.

I’m passionate about blending analog skills with new technologies to expand creative possibilities and improve efficiency. I also enjoy collaborating closely with researchers, writers, and clients to develop visual strategies and multi-platform narratives that bring ideas to life.

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Language

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Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Trent Kuhn Design

January 1, 2011 - June 13, 2024

Designed branding, illustrations, marketing assets, and digital content for clients across tech, art, and nonprofit sectors. Delivered production-ready assets for print and web. Integrated AI tools to streamline workflows and broaden visual experimentation.

Graphic Designer and Multimedia Specialist at Institute for the Future

January 1, 2016 - April 30, 2024

Led visual design for publications, foresight reports, and speculative projects. Designed layouts, infographics, and visual assets supporting long-form content and narrative work. Collaborated closely with researchers and writers to integrate visuals into multi-platform storytelling.

Assembly Operator / Photo Retoucher at XYZ Graphics

June 1, 2011 - September 30, 2012

Retouched product photography and managed mechanical prep for high-volume print output. Ensured pixel-accurate alignment of client deliverables for final production.

Head Pressman at Mustang Daily

September 1, 2009 - February 28, 2011

Managed student print production team, handling offset and screen print workflows. Reviewed and approved layout proofs for campus publications.

Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Trent Kuhn Design

January 1, 2011 - June 4, 2024

Built brand identities, illustrations, and campaigns for clients in tech, culture, and nonprofit spaces. Delivered production-ready assets across web, social, print, and motion. Consulted on visual strategy, integrating AI to expand creative direction and efficiency.

Illustrator, Designer, Media Specialist at Institute for the Future

January 1, 2016 - April 30, 2024

Guided visual storytelling across 50+ foresight reports and future scenarios. Co-developed multi-platform narratives blending research, editorial, and art. Pioneered AI tools to prototype speculative visuals, speeding iteration cycles by 60%. Collaborated with researchers, writers, and external partners to align design with emerging insights.

Production Artist / Photo Retoucher at XYZ Graphics

June 1, 2011 - September 30, 2012

Prepped mechanical files for large-scale print production with pixel-level precision. Retouched high-volume product photography for national brands including Old Navy, Men’s Wearhouse, EA Sports, Dodge, and many more.