Hi, I'm Kristen.
You might say I'm a bit of a geek. I've been using a computer since I was 18 months old. I could probably list a dozen places where I've had websites hosted. Name a blogging service and I've probably hosted a blog there, although at the moment my heart belongs to WordPress. It's definitely a love/hate relationship.
I enjoy designing graphics and websites, and I'm good at finding the perfect font for any occasion. I'm also an avid fan of social media; in fact, I wish Facebook would bring back the "Member Since" profile field (remember that?). Editing comes naturally to me and I'm a bit of a grammar nazi.
Browse through the items in my portfolio and see what I can do for you.
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Google Summer Tour
This site was created as a design exercise for Google. I was sent a page (with associated images) for what could be a stand-alone tour promoting specific Google services. The original design had been purposely hacked. My assignment was to fix all coding, copy, and aesthetic mistakes in the file and to revise, remove, or [...]
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Kresge Splash Images
These images were displayed on the front page of Kresge Art Museum’s website. They were intended to inform viewers of the museum’s current exhibitions and encourage them to visit the exhibitions’ individual pages. The styles of these splash images vary as much as the exhibitions themselves and demonstrate my ability to design for a variety [...]
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Map of Michigan
This map was drawn using Adobe Illustrator. It demonstrates the importance of accuracy when making maps and my ability to use outside resources such as Google Earth and Google Maps.
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