About
Kaitlin is a self-taught multidisciplinary designer and artist specializing in Art Direction and Branding. Currently living between New York and Los Angeles as a Visual Designer at Mercury and is available for freelance. Kaitlin has worked with clients such as Cult Gaia, New York Philharmonic, Illesteva,
GSR Financial, Kahlua, Perrier, The Rockefeller Center, The World Bank Group and AXE.
Contact
For all inquiries, please email kaitlinariela@gmail.com
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.A. Consumer Behavior Certificate, Graphic Design
SVA (School of Visual Arts)
Experiencing Brands through Interaction Design
University of the Arts London
Graphic Design Certificate
Studio Art
About
Aside from her work at Mercury, where she has been for the last two years, she has worked with a variety of different brands, including luxury brands such as Cult Gaia and Illesteva. During her time as a brand designer at Mercury, Kaitlin has developed a holistic design approach that extends well beyond the fintech sector into realsm like fashion, editorial and beyond. Mercury’s commitment to excellence and its high-quality design standards have honed her skills in crafting compelling and sophisticated brand identities. Despite her past two years of experience being in fintech, her design inspiration often draws from the elgeance and innovation of luxury fashion and design brands. This cross-disciplinary influence has enriched her ability to design beautiful, elevated and aesthetic brand expereinces that resonate across diverse industries.