Based in the twin cities area of Minnesota, I am the sole artist and designer behind Katdog Design, a small and mighty design studio. I am a professionally trained artist & designer with a BFA in Graphic Design and more than 10 years of experience. I specialize in building or extending brand identities to enhance your brand story and create a connection with your customers. I have worked with a wide range of industries from food and spirits to wellness, cannabis, agriculture, and tech. I have experience in packaging, merchandise, websites, patterns, murals, and more! I love working with small to medium businesses and passionate individuals who want to create, elevate, or re-imagine their brand. When I'm not busy creating, I'm usually at home in St. Paul, MN, hanging out with my husband, our lively dog, and our quirky pet pig. I love relaxing with board games or diving into sci-fi movie marathons in our plant-filled space. When I'm not indoors, you'll likely catch me outside, mountain biking, hiking, or adventure racing.

Katdog Design

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Based in the twin cities area of Minnesota, I am the sole artist and designer behind Katdog Design, a small and mighty design studio. I am a professionally trained artist & designer with a BFA in Graphic Design and more than 10 years of experience. I specialize in building or extending brand identities to enhance your brand story and create a connection with your customers. I have worked with a wide range of industries from food and spirits to wellness, cannabis, agriculture, and tech. I have experience in packaging, merchandise, websites, patterns, murals, and more! I love working with small to medium businesses and passionate individuals who want to create, elevate, or re-imagine their brand. When I'm not busy creating, I'm usually at home in St. Paul, MN, hanging out with my husband, our lively dog, and our quirky pet pig. I love relaxing with board games or diving into sci-fi movie marathons in our plant-filled space. When I'm not indoors, you'll likely catch me outside, mountain biking, hiking, or adventure racing.

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Based in the twin cities area of Minnesota, I am the sole artist and designer behind Katdog Design, a small and mighty design studio.

I am a professionally trained artist & designer with a BFA in Graphic Design and more than 10 years of experience. I specialize in building or extending brand identities to enhance your brand story and create a connection with your customers. I have worked with a wide range of industries from food and spirits to wellness, cannabis, agriculture, and tech. I have experience in packaging, merchandise, websites, patterns, murals, and more! I love working with small to medium businesses and passionate individuals who want to create, elevate, or re-imagine their brand.

When I’m not busy creating, I’m usually at home in St. Paul, MN, hanging out with my husband, our lively dog, and our quirky pet pig. I love relaxing with board games or diving into sci-fi movie marathons in our plant-filled space. When I’m not indoors, you’ll likely catch me outside, mountain biking, hiking, or adventure racing.

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Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of WI Stout
September 1, 2011 - December 1, 2015
Major in Graphic and Interactive Design

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Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Education, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution, Agriculture & Mining
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