Hi, I’m Kaiya (she/her), a Designer based in NYC focused on intentionality, comprehensive research, & visual communication.
For a over a decade, I have been working in the field of art & design gaining extensive experience in various facets of the industry. My professional work history extends from designing products & publications to administrative & creative roles at top art galleries, and managing my own design studio; with spells in Chicago, New Orleans, NYC, and Detroit. I have expertise in methodology, design execution, presentation, and communication.
Education
MFA 2D Design, Cranbrook Academy of Art
BFA Art & Design, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
UX Full-time Immersive, General Assembly
Professional Experience
Maude, Graphic Designer, NYC, 2023–2024
Freelance Designer & Content Creator, Contract Remote, 2020–2023
DecideIt, Design Lead, Contract Remote, 2022–2023
Aluna Paper & Design, Founder & Director, Wilmington, NC, 2015–2020
ABC Carpet & Home, Manager, NYC, 2015
Dieu Donné, Intern, NYC, 2015
Angela King Gallery, Designer & Gallery Administrator, New Orleans, 2014
Kavi Gupta Gallery, Registrar & Design Intern, Chicago, 2013
Carrie Secrist Gallery, Administration & Design Intern, Chicago, 2013
Nick Cave Art, Studio Assistant, Chicago, 2011
Publications
Pilled Princess, Artist Book, Designer, Curator, & Artist
Play-Ability, Exhibition Book, Designer
Esoterotica, Artist Book, Designer & Artist
Fabritecture: Material Interventions, Artist Book, Designer
My Oyster, Artist Book, May 2021, Designer and Artist
Danielle Gumbin, Artist Book, Designer
Issue no. 2 Silent Spring, Collective Book, Designer & Artist
Issue no. 1 Little Birds, Collective Book, Designer & Artist
PATTERNBASE: A Book of Contemporary Textile and Surface Design, June 2015, Artist