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Graphic Designer / Illustrator / Daydreamer

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Katie Whiteside
I'm a real cool cat baby...

I love collecting trash...I’m kinda joking, but not really. I’m a sucker for great packaging and, by extension, great design. As a kid, I was always trying to sneak cool glass bottles into my purse so I could clean them up and display them like treasure. I take design seriously, especially when it comes to making things that look good, feel good, and communicate clearly.

Let’s make something worth hoarding!

graphic design

I believe everyday objects deserve a little beauty. My goal is to make people embrace their inner raccoon, or at least hesitate before throwing away something I designed.

cosmic connection

A NASA x ASU collaboration using interactive design to spark curiosity through a space-themed sticker rally. Branding, book design, and engagement strategy all in one.

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infographic

Kaleo begins with the land — the rolling fields, still mornings, and the quiet rhythms of nature. This is a place where sheep graze under golden light, where time slows, and the earth reminds us what it means to be rooted.

thrift tea

There’s a spirit here that lives in the details — the warmth of shared meals, the honesty of hard work, the echo of footsteps on wooden floors. It’s in the stories passed down, in the breath between tasks, in the care behind every simple act.

pancake cereal

There’s a spirit here that lives in the details — the warmth of shared meals, the honesty of hard work, the echo of footsteps on wooden floors. It’s in the stories passed down, in the breath between tasks, in the care behind every simple act.

Illustration

The beginning of my independence and my passion for self expression. Digital illustration is my motivating force in life.

ARTFIGHT

Kaleo begins with the land — the rolling fields, still mornings, and the quiet rhythms of nature. This is a place where sheep graze under golden light, where time slows, and the earth reminds us what it means to be rooted.

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MET gALA

Inspired by the 2024 Met Gala theme, I created a series of digital illustrations reinterpreting iconic red carpet looks on original characters. This self-initiated project challenged me to translate complex silhouettes, dramatic fabrics, and intricate textures—like sheer tulle, metallics, and structured tailoring—into stylized yet believable forms. It was an exercise in both character design and material rendering, pushing my skills in color, lighting, and digital technique.

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Architecture

An immersive identity system for a fictional music venue. Blending print, spatial design, and branding to build a story-rich experience.

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Beatrice Display
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