Hi, I’m Kara Grace!
I am a multi-disciplinary creative, passionately blending graphic design, photography, and visual art to bring concepts to life.
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2023
OKC Thunder Rebrand
OKC Thunder Rebrand
Redesigned the OKC Thunder's identity and celebrated Oklahoma history while highlighting players of faith in order to create captivating and meaningful connections with the team community.
Used design skills and NBA knowledge to craft captivating social media mockups.
Captured the electrifying moments of Razorback Football games as a sports photographer.
Designed a font entirely from a singular historical document and delve into the intricate process of creating a typeface. My focus was on developing distinctive letterforms that possess individuality, consistency, and character.
Immersed myself in the local Italian culture and captured the essence of my surroundings through design and photography, creating captivating collages.
2019-2023
Senior Portraits
Senior Portraits
Captured senior portraits, freezing special moments in time and preserving cherished memories for graduating students.
Nominated as the Senior Show Leader for the Class of 2023 Graphic Design Exhibition, where I managed committees, oversaw all activities, captured moments through photography, and directed key design decisions.
Elected as University of Arkansas' 101st Associated Student Government Student Body Secretary, I refreshed the brand and overall look of ASG, revitalizing its visual identity and enhancing its appeal.
2022
An Italian Summer
An Italian Summer
Embarked on a five-week journey across the cities of Italy, where I documented the picturesque landscapes and vibrant cultures through photography.
Crafted a localized apparel rental app catering to the vibrant community of NWA, providing a convenient hub for sustainable and affordable fashion, where users can effortlessly curate their ideal wardrobe, connect with local lenders, and enjoy a seamless rental experience that contributes to a greener future.
2022
Printmaking
Printmaking
Explored various artistic techniques such as screen printing, lithography, and intaglio relief to create compelling pieces that blend texture, color, and form.
2020
Pi Beta Phi Apparel
Pi Beta Phi Apparel
Led all creative endeavors for branding and merchandise for Arkansas Alpha Pi Beta Phi Apparel.
2020
Retinal Paper Study
Retinal Paper Study
Utilized over 20 sheets of Color-Aid paper to meticulously hand-cut, arrange, and assemble into a bee.
Crafted a wide array of 16 Gameday and sorority button designs for students/fans to purchase.
Utilized over 15 sheets of Color-Aid paper to meticulously hand-cut, arrange, and assemble into final master color study.
Utilized a restricted selection of typefaces to redesign the book cover of Gillian Flynn's "Gone Girl.”
Revitalized OPI Nail Polish, reaching a wider audience while emphasizing its longstanding commitment to quality and pure intentions.
2019
Rita + Paco
Rita + Paco
Painted two vibrant 4x5 feet acrylic artworks named "Rita" and "Paco" for my high school’s auction.
Redesigned the Walmart parking lot by conducting extensive research and creating a strategic design intervention, including a map proposing solutions to enhance safety. This approach aimed to address low customer satisfaction levels attributed to Walmart's emphasis on efficiency rather than comfort.
2021
Pi Beta Phi Bid Day
Pi Beta Phi Bid Day
Successfully planned, organized, creatively managed, and executed all 2021 Pi Beta Phi Bid Day.
2021
Archive App
Archive App
Prototyped an app that serves as a versatile platform, offering organization, entertainment, ease, personalized recommendations, and an archive to securely store all logged movies and TV shows.
2020
Color Study Series
Color Study Series
Utilized of Color-Aid paper to meticulously hand-cut, arrange, and examine color-theory.
2022
Report Card
Report Card
Embarked on a project that involved gathering surveys from friends and family, delving into aspects of my life, priorities, and health, and subsequently designing a revealing "report card" for myself, comparing it to the one derived from the survey data.
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