Design That Communicates | Kristina Stringham

Publications & Editorial Design

Publications created for both professional and volunteer projects, with an emphasis on clear organization, thoughtful typography, and engaging visual storytelling.

Holiday Company Newsletter

Designed a two-page holiday newsletter for a freelance client, using previous editions as a visual reference while developing a refreshed layout and presentation. Collaborated with the client through multiple rounds of feedback and revisions to refine the design and deliver the final approved publication.

Editorial Design Adobe InDesign Client Collaboration Freelance

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Girl Scout Newsletter Series

Created a two-issue newsletter series from scratch for a Girl Scout troop, designed specifically for troop families. Developed the editorial concept around the familiar feeling of a home bulletin board, using a collection of notes, reminders, and announcements to create an approachable visual experience. Wrote the copy from provided information, incorporated supplied photography, and organized troop updates, activities, and upcoming events into a cohesive publication designed to keep families informed and engaged.

Volunteer Editorial Design Publication Series

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Presentation Design

Presentation projects that transform information and ideas into clear, engaging visual narratives, balancing structure, storytelling, and audience needs.

Making Confident Decisions

Created and presented a visual summary of key takeaways from a professional training on confident decision-making as part of a team skill-development initiative. Wrote and organized the presentation content, selected layouts and company-approved visual assets, and worked within established brand guidelines for fonts and colors. Connected the training concepts to team and company goals and KPIs, then presented the takeaways to peers to support shared learning and more effective decision-making.

Presentation Design Google Slides Information Synthesis Training & Development Business Alignment

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Tone of Voice Training

Developed a training presentation from concept to delivery as part of an interview for a Trainer position. Selected and researched a topic relevant to my peers' roles, developing the content around practical skills that could be applied to the team's work. Connected the topic back to team responsibilities and goals while designing the presentation within established company branding, approved fonts, colors, and visual assets. Built the presentation for a live audience, incorporating animation and audience participation while working within a defined time limit. Presented the completed training to a group of trainers and the trainer manager, demonstrating presentation design, communication, and facilitation skills.

Training Design Presentation Design Research Facilitation Audience Engagement

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Archive: Graphic Design & Branding

A selection of earlier and self-directed projects that helped build my foundation in branding, logo development, visual identity, UX/UI concepts, and creative direction. Spanning different styles, concepts, and approaches, these projects reflect my curiosity as a designer and my interest in continuing to learn, experiment, and grow.

Mommee-T Brand & UX Concept

Foundational Project

A self-directed concept project exploring a social platform designed to help new and expectant mothers connect, plan meetups, and discover community events. Developed the concept and complete visual direction from the ground up, including logo, color palettes, typography, layouts, and a foundational style guide. Created two color directions to demonstrate alternate approaches to the same brand concept and developed the work as a practice client proposal.

Brand Development Visual Identity Typography Color Strategy Concept Development

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Geek Bytes

Foundational Project

A self-directed concept project for a recipe platform inspired by fandoms and geek culture. Developed the name "Geek Bytes" as a play on "bites" and "bytes," then created the logo from scratch around the concept. Used an 8-bit visual style to reinforce the digital/nerdy theme, incorporating a playful creature into the "e" in "Bytes" to create a visual connection to the idea of taking a bite.

Logo Design Brand Concept Visual Identity Concept Development

Hero's Haven

Foundational Project

A self-directed branding concept inspired by a potential comic book shop called Hero’s Haven. Developed the logo and visual identity around the bold, energetic language of classic comic books, using bright colors, expressive typography, stylized action graphics, and halftone textures inspired by traditional comic-book printing. The project challenged me to translate a specific halftone treatment I had envisioned into a workable Illustrator effect, strengthening my confidence in solving unfamiliar design problems.

Brand Identity Logo Design Visual Concept Web Layout Concept Development

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