Hi there! I’m Kiara (/key-are-ruh/)

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

I am a designer currently based out of Victoria and a graduate from Vancouver Island University with a Bachelor of Design in Graphic Design. I’ve always had a passion for anything visually creative, especially when I get to help others achieve their vision by bringing their ideas to life. 

When I’m not designing, you can find me adventuring in the outdoors, checking out a new coffee shop, or thrifting for a new outfit. 

EXPERIENCE

  • LifeTouch: Photographer (2024 – Present)

  • Freelance Graphic Designer (2019 – Present)

  • Vancouver Island University: Website Administrator & Motion Designer (2022 – 2024)

  • The VIEW Gallery: Print Designer (2022 – 2023)

  • Houston Sign: Graphic Design and Marketing Intern (2019)

FUN FACTS

  • I was born and raised in the Bahamas.

  • I’m a certified Open Water scuba diver.

  • My favourite class in high school was AP Literature.

  • I have a tortoiseshell cat named Mocha.

  • I love film photography, cross stitch, road trips, and trying new recipes and restaurants.

SKILLS + INTERESTS

Signage Design / Branding / Identity / Typography / Packaging / Content Creation / UI & UX Design / Photography / Art Direction

SOFTWARES

Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Lightroom, XD, Canva, Webflow, Procreate

CURRENTLY READING

A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin