I'm a graphic designer living and working in Minneapolis. I have a passion for connecting and collaborating with motivated business owners — bringing a brand's look and feel to life is what I do best! Whether you're just starting out and need a full spectrum of design services or are simply in need of a design consultation I'm your girl. I dive deep into a brand's personality, audience and goals. I love helping a company go from an idea to a truly capably, confident brand. My focus of design is in: BRANDING | PRINT | DIGITAL | PACKAGING | ENVIRONMENTAL My endless curiosity & passion for multi-faceted design allows me to switch easily between design disciplines — so I can create all touch points of your brand for you. It's like a one stop shop! _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_/freelance --- **CEO & Lead Designer** Design Shop MPLS _February 2018 - Current_ **Co-Founder & Creative Director** True North Collaborative _May 2019 - January2020_ **Freelance Designer** _January 2013 - February2018_ **Senior Designer** Ideas That Kick _October 2013 - March 2019_ **Designer** 1.78 Design (Hamburg, Germany) _August 2011 - November 2013_ **Designer** Ideas That Kick _August 2011 - November 2013_ **Intern** Ideas That Kick _May 2011 - August 2011_ --- **Qualifications and education** _BA in Design_ University of Minnesota

Kate Carlson

I'm a graphic designer living and working in Minneapolis. I have a passion for connecting and collaborating with motivated business owners — bringing a brand's look and feel to life is what I do best! Whether you're just starting out and need a full spectrum of design services or are simply in need of a design consultation I'm your girl. I dive deep into a brand's personality, audience and goals. I love helping a company go from an idea to a truly capably, confident brand. My focus of design is in: BRANDING | PRINT | DIGITAL | PACKAGING | ENVIRONMENTAL My endless curiosity & passion for multi-faceted design allows me to switch easily between design disciplines — so I can create all touch points of your brand for you. It's like a one stop shop! _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_/freelance --- **CEO & Lead Designer** Design Shop MPLS _February 2018 - Current_ **Co-Founder & Creative Director** True North Collaborative _May 2019 - January2020_ **Freelance Designer** _January 2013 - February2018_ **Senior Designer** Ideas That Kick _October 2013 - March 2019_ **Designer** 1.78 Design (Hamburg, Germany) _August 2011 - November 2013_ **Designer** Ideas That Kick _August 2011 - November 2013_ **Intern** Ideas That Kick _May 2011 - August 2011_ --- **Qualifications and education** _BA in Design_ University of Minnesota

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I’m a graphic designer living and working in Minneapolis. I have a passion for connecting and collaborating with motivated business owners — bringing a brand’s look and feel to life is what I do best! Whether you’re just starting out and need a full spectrum of design services or are simply in need of a design consultation I’m your girl.

I dive deep into a brand’s personality, audience and goals. I love helping a company go from an idea to a truly capably, confident brand. My focus of design is in:

BRANDING | PRINT | DIGITAL | PACKAGING | ENVIRONMENTAL
My endless curiosity & passion for multi-faceted design allows me to switch easily between design disciplines — so I can create all touch points of your brand for you. It’s like a one stop shop!

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CEO & Lead Designer Design Shop MPLS
February 2018 - Current

Co-Founder & Creative Director True North Collaborative
May 2019 - January2020

Freelance Designer
January 2013 - February2018

Senior Designer Ideas That Kick
October 2013 - March 2019

Designer 1.78 Design (Hamburg, Germany)
August 2011 - November 2013

Designer Ideas That Kick
August 2011 - November 2013

Intern Ideas That Kick
May 2011 - August 2011


Qualifications and education
BA in Design University of Minnesota

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Experience Level

Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Adobe InDesign
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Squarespace
Expert
Adobe Premiere Pro
Intermediate
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Intermediate
Stripe
Intermediate
Shopify
Intermediate
Procreate
Intermediate
Microsoft Powerpoint
Intermediate
Final Cut Pro X
Intermediate
Dropbox
Intermediate
WordPress
Beginner
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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution, Media & Entertainment
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    uniE621 True North Collaborative
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