After graduating from the design program at Oregon State University, I packed my belongings and moved to San Francisco. Shortly after, I landed at a marketing firm where I learned the valuable skills necessary to design for lead generation and email best practices, expanding my knowledge of end-to-end marketing. After several years, I went off on my own to expand my portfolio and was lucky to work with some amazing clients like The Bold Italic, VMWare, Meals On Wheels of San Francisco and Roxio.

In September of 2010 after a few months of a wonderful working relationship with freelance client TRUSTe, we made things official and I am now the in-house graphic designer. I currently manage all things creative, and have spent many hours furthering the TRUSTe brand.

If you'd like to learn more about my experience, you can download my resume or contact me.

The 2009 VMWorld theme "Hello Fredom" was carried throughout the main conference guide and pocket-size companion guide. Bold, carefree colors reinforce the theme and also play into the color coordinating of the various sessions and locations.

Circle App is a location-based chat app for iPhone. It was designed help people connect with those around them by literally expanding their "circle" and asking a question. Features include: location-based chat group, private chat options, and a rating system for feedback. Users can invite friends that they already know and can save new contacts that they meet through the chat.

The Bold Italic Mission: to help people become better locals—equipping their members with rare neighborhood intel, backstory and potential adventures. Each day, a new story is posted, illustrious in both visuals and content.

Bold Italic Stories Designed by Kari:

The Cheese Stands Alone
Shred of Evidence
Salads from Concrete
Finding Glee
Hard Roll
Dandy Perambulations
Bowled Over
Freezer Burn
Neighborhood Disassociation
The Life Aquatic
The Chosen Few

In preparation for their release of Creator 3D, Roxio wanted to produce a quick and fun video to explain the basics of 3D. The simplicity of the illustrations and explanations highlight how easy the program is to use.

Mixing policy and technology, TRUSTe was looking for a way to better position itself as a thought leader. The result was a series of infographics that were used to communicate the pressing issues of privacy with potential customers, spark interest in regulators and generate more press around the TRUSTe name.

TRUSTe Privacy Index: Website Edition

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Ornate elements were derived from designs found in a sari and used throughout the wedding pieces, including this letterpress invitation and cake.

A transition in target audience called for an update to the TRUSTe brand. The color palette was expanded and a more consistent look was carried across all materials.