Kiara is one of those rare creative types that can not only design anything from identities to events to collateral to interactive experiences... She can also balance design work with the tasks of traffic and delivery. She is a no-nonsense leader - the type you want in the room from the conception of a project through to the finishing touches.
Jill Levenson
Senior Principal UX
Home Depot
Senior Principal UX
Home Depot
Kiara is a very talented graphic artist and manager. While working with her, I watched her balance the stress of designing and planning graphics for two back-to-back conferences. She worked amazingly under stress, and was supportive of her team to make sure they presented their best work, while also adhering to the established goals and vision. As a designer, her designs are inspiring and innovative. She's always willing to jump in to help other designers who might have a creative block, offering fresh ideas, and helpful feedback.
Tomaseena Auzenne
Creative & Marketing Leader
Creative & Marketing Leader
Kiara made my job easier. Everyday. She applied a strong desire to understand the products and consumers which resulted in compelling design options for each project we worked on. Kiara was able to quickly synthesize small bits of information and insight into visual designs that were powerful. I was fortunate to work with Kiara while she completed the work for her Masters Degree and see her design work mature. Our working environment was often stressful for designers, but Kiara was able to provide great design ideas, even without content or input from writers. She worked quickly to beat our tightest deadlines, and her understanding of the production process always got our work done under budget and ahead of schedule. Her thoughtful approach produces design work that is not only visually arresting, but informs the content. On top of her great work, Kiara has a great attitude. She approaches projects with a desire to exceed the goals set forth in the brief, but also to better herself in the process. Given the opportunity, I would gladly hire Kiara as a part of my next team.
Adam Pierno
Brand strategy leader
Arizona State University
Brand strategy leader
Arizona State University