Kailey DeGraw
Graphic Design & Photography
About Me
I have an undeniable passion for the color orange, and it’s become somewhat of an obsession; if it exists in orange, you can bet I have it. I’m also a big fan of kalamata olives, crunchy carrots, refreshing popsicles, and the classic taste of root beer.
I might be one of those quirky individuals who find true crime stories fascinating. I absolutely adore traveling; I relish the thrill of exploring new places and observing how locals engage with their environments.
Resume
I am a graphic designer, photographer, illustrator and hobby sticker maker. I graduated in 2023 with a degree in Visual Communications. My favorite thing about design and illustration is inventing solutions to the design puzzles I am faced with.
The most rewarding position I have held was as a graphic design intern for an advertising agency that specialized in adoption. I had the opportunity to create assets for families that were hoping to adopt. Unfortunately due to the nature of that position I am not able to share those designs in my portfolio.
Passionate About Crafting Visual Stories
Graphic Designer & Marketing Manager – Porters Office Products
Oversee, plan, create, and execute all visual and marketing tasks including social media, email blasts, blogs, and advertisements. Assist with website maintenance, digital ads for the website, and web specials. Lead and direct a small number of associates whose duties align with marketing objectives. Generate monthly data reports on all marketing efforts and present reports in a self-led meeting with company executives.
Graphic Design Intern – Elevati/Adoption.org
Create graphics that meet project requirements and client expectations. Make sure brand identities are followed and efficiently complete tasks within specific deadlines. Seek new trends and inspiration to ensure quality design. Receive and apply constructive feedback on designs. Maintain organized files and workspace.
Photographer and Designer – KaileyDegraw.com
Work with clients to set requirements for projects and shoots. Make and keep deadlines. All tasks included in owning and operating a hobby small business include scheduling, customer service, project management, finances, meeting deadlines, etc.
Recent Projects:
18 Days of Stickers
“18 days of something” was the goal for this project. I wanted to create a new sticker every day for 18 days. Knowing myself and how my brain works, I knew that for this project to succeed, I would need to prepare effectively. I also wanted to show how my stickers...
Photobook Project
This is a photo book I designed from images taken throughout a photography class I took in my undergrad. I wanted to play with layout design and create something I'd never seen before. This book was an experiment in photography for me. I wanted to experiment with not...