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for commissions, collaborations, and long-term projects — so if you’re up to something interesting, get in touch.
(April 2024)
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About
Hi. I’m Grant. For the past 20+ years, I’ve either been working directly from within or leading creative teams.
As a designer, I specialize in shaping brand identities and crafting visual themes. I work with clients to match their goals with impactful concepts and cohesive design systems. As a creative leader, I guide teams toward the same goals, ensuring alignment with clear objectives and an overarching vision.
Most recently, that included a focus on energy-efficiency campaigns with CLEAResult, heading up design at Wirecutter, and working independently with a variety of startups, agencies, political campaigns, and nonprofits.
Who
Grant 👋🏼
I’m one of those morning people. I spent the first half of my life in Oklahoma, but sadly lack a folksy accent. I’m a dog person born in the year of the dragon. I usually prefer not to cook, but I’m a dishwasher-loading virtuoso. I bleed B-negative and I sweat the details.
What
Designer 🦫
I’m a multidisciplinary designer (AKA “generalist”) so I do all the things, but I tend to focus on branding and digital experiences. As a creative director, this comprehensive knowledge base offers a huge advantage when building and supporting teams of diverse specialists.
When
Since 2000 🤖
During the past 20+ years, I’ve had opportunities to contribute at every level within a wide range of companies and industries. I’ve had a front-row seat to remarkable successes as well as significant failures. I’m eager to share the benefits of this knowledge.
Where
Portland 🌲
I’m currently seated at an occasionally tidy desk in my cozy office within the attic of our 100-year-old haunted house on a shady lane in Northeast Portland, Oregon, USA.
Why
It can be better 🌈
Because thoughtfully designed things and processes really do improve the quality of actual lives, I humbly offer up my compulsive need to organize and improve upon the universe, one pixel at a time.
how
With some humanity ❤️
Like any good designer, I’ve found it’s best to approach new challenges with a humble, open mindset, coupled with sincere empathy with the users, customers, or audience. This human-centered design process is what I use to find the most reliable path to a creative and successful solution — no matter the industry or media.
(Also, with Photoshop and whatnot.)
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If you have questions or just want to chat about this or that, email hello@grantkindrick.com.
And in case you scrolled right past it, here’s my current portfolio.
