Kathryn Howard
Kathryn Howard is a graphic and industrial designer living and studying in
Providence, Rhode Island. They have a background in Industrial Design, but
have discovered a deep passion for Graphic Design which they have decided
to commit to for the future, though their Industrial Design training continues
to inform their design decisions.
EDUCATION
Rhode Island School of Design, — BFA Industrial design
Senior- Expected graduation: May 2024
GPA 3.05
EXPERIENCE
RISD, On campus — EFS Drawing Teaching Assistant
February 2022 - Present
Gives advice in critique and in class work. Instructs individually
and leads classes in instructor’s absence. Helps students in and
out of class with future planning. Checks student satisfaction
and quality of work. Maintaining studio cleanliness and
organization and organization between EFS staff, EFS faculty,
EFS teaching assistants.
RISD, On campus — Student Financial Services Senior Student Liaison
September 2022 - Present
Coaches new employees on protocols and procedures.
Showcases creative and artistic skills through visual graphics,
material critiques, student outreach, and event promotion.
Advocates for the student body on student perspective and
student financials. Leads and delegates tasks. Clearly
communicates and problem solves student questions. Maintain
confidential student records.
Brown Stand Up Comics, Extracurricular — Visual Creative Director,
Performer
September 2022 - Present
Maintains consistent aesthetic, sense of humor of publications.
Performs creative direction of publications, promotions. Creates
club visuals. Manages social media accounts. Writes and
performs comedic material.
TrANSSEXUALs, Extracurricular — Creative Director
November 2023 - Present
Creates club visual identity and maintains consistent aesthetic
in publications, advertisements, social media. Fosters
community between club members.
(203) 864 - 5944
KEY SKILLS
Leadership
Peer training
Creative Direction
Customer service
Event planning
Student coordination
Studio maintenance
Studio critique
Product organization
Copywriting
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Graphic:
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Photography
Digital Illustration
Industrial:
Metalworking
Woodworking
CAD Design
3D Fabrication
3D Printing
Laser Cutting
Instructional Sketching
Product Sketching
AWARDS
RISD Honor Roll
Fall Semester, 2021
Fred M. Roddy Memorial
Scholarship
Fall Semester, 2023