Grounded in fine arts, Kate found her way to design through food; spending nearly a decade in Kansas City’s vibrant food scene. Co-founding a bakery deepened her understanding of how design shapes experience and tells a story. She approaches each project with curiosity and care, crafting designs that are intentional, engaging and lasting. Kate thrives on collaboration, fresh ideas, and the ever-evolving nature of design.

Excited to graduate this May and dive into full-time design! I’m passionate about helping clients find exactly what they need, a skill I honed during years in retail, guiding customers to the best options for their pets and promoting healthy, natural diets. I love combining hands-on creativity, like painting, with digital design to create unique, meaningful work.

Tyler is a motivated and reliable designer who brings a unique perspective to design, blending creativity with personal experiences. His approach focuses on inclusivity, innovation, and functionality, ensuring designs resonate with the intended audiences. His career goal is to create solutions that not only inspire but also empower communities, fostering change and representation in the design industry while continuously growing in his craft.

A determined and passionate designer, Saúl combines creativity with strategy to craft meaningful experiences. His approach emphasizes thoughtful details, functionality, and visual impact. Fluent in English and Spanish, he values diverse perspectives to create inclusive and engaging designs. Saúl’s goal is to grow as a designer, push creative boundaries, and make a lasting impact through innovative, intentional work.

Logan is a versatile designer with strong expertise in typographic expression and vector illustration paired with photography. His interests include product design, where he focuses on functional solutions, and apparel design, blending aesthetics with practicality. Continuously expanding his skills across disciplines, Logan approaches each project with a balance of creativity and precision, ensuring thoughtful and well-executed design outcomes.

Hannah is a graphic designer who loves creating playful, colorful designs and eye-catching illustrations. She brings a fun, friendly vibe to every project—whether it’s branding, packaging, or just doodling for fun! Inspired by the world around her, she finds creativity while hiking through the Rockies, dancing at music festivals, and spending time with her two fluffy pups. She’s always eager to infuse her work with energy, creativity, and a touch of whimsy.

Meg is a former software engineer turned designer who loves crafting intuitive, seamless experiences. She thrives on solving problems, simplifying the seemingly chaotic, and proving that less is often more. Meg believes the best results come from combining creativity with meaningful teamwork and approaches design the same way she approaches life, with curiosity, adaptability, and a deep appreciation for the journey.

Anna Ronan is a graphic designer and illustrator in Kansas City, MO. Typically known by her last name, Ronan brings maximalism and energy to the merchandise space through apparel design, promotional materials and digital illustration. While she primarily works with subjects in music or sports, she has a passion for helping people present their truest selves in any industry.

Dalton Lafitte is a recent graduate of Johnson County Community College with a passion for illustration. With a strong eye for detail and a love for creative problem-solving, she blends thoughtful user experiences with expressive visual storytelling. Throughout college, Dalton ran her own cleaning business, showcasing her entrepreneurial spirit, discipline, and commitment to excellence. She’s now focused on building impactful, user-centered designs that connect and inspire.

Amanda titles herself a “Jack of all Trades”, having started her creative journey in fine art before deciding that she also enjoyed graphic design. She’s done it all; drawing, digital illustration, sewing, embroidery, block printing, branding, editorial design, and more. Her creativity spans numerous mediums and functions, allowing all her skills to blend into each other to deliver unique designs.