hi! i’m kaylee kitayama:]
I’m a design thinker, creative problem solver, and teammate who loves to collaborate with others to create innovative solutions. Oregon born and raised, but currently based in Japan!
im a storyteller.
Since I was young I dreamt of being an artist. I would write short stories and illustrate my own storybooks throughout my elementary school time and loved sharing my stories with my peers. Art makes me happy, no matter the medium.
what i add:
I bring a unique perspective to the table with my diverse design background. My multidisciplinary undergrad studies exposed me to everything from packaging and UX design, to animation, 3D modeling, and coding! With my skillset, I strive to create unique user-centered design solutions that best fit the needs of my target user.
education:
2017–2021: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Science, Graphic Communication
Concentration in UX/UI Design
Minor in Computing for Interactive Art2019: Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid
Undergraduate study abroad program (1 semester)
my experience:
UI/UX Designer @ Bunpro ~ current!
Freelance Designer ~ current!
High School Assistant Language Teacher @ Ibaraki Board of Education
Substitute Teacher (Art focused courses) @ Beaverton School District
Wine Steward @ Ponzi Vineyards
Production Assistant @ Everglow Handmade
Legal Assistant @ Burnett Law P.C.
Design Coordinator @ Cal Poly Technical Association of the Graphic Arts
UI/UX Designer @ Talcoe
Marketing Production Specialist @ Cal Poly Marketing & Communications
Intro to Mixed Reality Instructor Assistant @ Cal Poly Computer Science & Software Engineering Department
Graphic Design Assistant @ Cal Poly Marketing and Communications
Production Intern @ Lahlouh
my current obsessions:
🍵 matcha oat milk lattes
📺 watching kdramas
🍱 cooking
✈️ traveling & experiencing new cultures
🐕 evening walks
💅 skincare
🌱 taking care of my plants
🇯🇵 exploring my new home in japan:)