I have over a decade of experience building brands, visual systems, and the teams behind them. My work spans digital, print, and everything in between. To me, the medium isn't the focus; it's the mission and experience driving it all. I'm drawn to brands that have a real story to tell and give a damn about the work they do.

I came up as a graphic designer, which means I live and breathe design systems. Give me a brand identity problem, and I'll obsess over every use case until it clicks. Give me a team to manage, and I'll obsess over their growth with the same care and attention. Watching someone find their groove as a creative is one of the best parts of the job.

As a leader and former competitive runner, I know the importance of individual performance, especially in the service of a collective goal. You're only as good as your last project, and the drive to keep pushing forward never fades. It's a hard-won lesson, one I learned one mile at a time.

When I'm not designing and directing, you can find me on the trails with my two dogs, wrangling my two cats, digging through vintage shops for MCM furniture and 70's vinyl, or hunting down the best meal in whatever city I'm in.

Drop me an email!
projects@karlilundquist.design