Let's make some magic together.

Quick gut check: Is anyone bleeding or dying? No?
Ok, then if it's just advertising, let's have some fun with it, shall we?
It will be more memorable too.

I'm the creative that cares about the details, but doesn't lose sight of the big picture. I’m a creative director who shows up with heart, hustle, and a sharp eye for what makes people actually care. I'll bring bold ideas to life with a rare mix of strategy, empathy, and artistic instinct — all in service of work that’s not just beautiful, but impactful.

Clients and coworkers alike say: “We want Kristen on this.” Why? Because I treat your brand like it’s my own. I dig deep, ask the right questions, and champion your vision like it's my mission. Whether we’re launching something from scratch or reinvigorating what’s already strong, I’m all in.

Anyone who works with Kristen will be in skilled hands and exposed to a bubbling mind that's always immersed in culture and knowledgeable of the latest shiny objects. One that will catch you by surprise and delight the room with unexpected ideas.

No matter how complex, she will shepherd those ideas to completion, either by using her own craft or by directing the right talent. Whatever you throw at her, she will find a solution!"

Sacha Reeb

Executive Creative Director

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The Nitty Gritty

Kristen is a multidisciplinary creative director, art director, interactive designer, and artist, best known for her interactive installations. Passionate about creating experiences by blending the digital world with the physical world, she has worked at well-known agencies in New York, San Francisco and Chicago, in mediums ranging from print to AR and VR. She believes one must constantly be seeking new tools for their toolbox, and rediscovering old ones, to stay current in today's landscape. Her experience as an interactive advertising teacher has shaped the unique way she leads, and her ability to explain digital concepts to clients in an accessible manner. 

Kristen is also a commissioned artist and has exhibited in several galleries in Chicago. She received her MFA in Visual Communication and Interaction Design from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

She shares a strong passion for doing her part to help the environment as well. Her side projects include a solar mural, Earth Week projections, refuse signage posters and custom-designed compost bin toppers.

SPECIALTIES: 
Creative direction, Experiential Design, Interaction Design, UI/UX, Art Direction, Graphic Design, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality, Caring about the Environment through better design

TOOLS:
Sora • ChatGPT • Figma • Photoshop • Illustrator • InDesign • Premiere Pro • After Effects • HTML • CSS • Prototyping • UI Design • Wireframing • User Flows • GitHub • Unity • Interactive Comics • Illustration • Infographics • Screenprinting • Laser Cutting

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