Krystan Norris

Dynamic and results-driven professional with a strong foundation in graphic design, fine art, and educational instruction. Skilled in designing and delivering creative font families, illustrations, and social media content. Proficient in layout design and publication preparation, with language proficiencies in English and Mandarin. Prepared to bring innovative design solutions to visual challenges, known for collaborative approach and high-quality results. Reliable with strong ability to adapt to evolving project requirements, expertise in visual communication and layout design. Adept at working collaboratively in team environments to produce compelling design solutions, valued for keen aesthetic sense and problem-solving skills. Strong communicator with keen eye for detail and passion for innovation in design.

• Promoted to Lead Global Language Teacher after one year of employment, based on superior student outcomes and engagement.
• Created novel approaches to foreign language acquisition by creating and utilizing visual aids such as illustration, digital comic books to address learning challenges, achieving a 98% pass rate for students.
• Retained 85% of ECC customer base, an improvement of 15% in one year, through marketing and outreach campaigns utilizing adult learner data insights

• Animation Mentor, Animation, 02/22
• Teaching English as a Foreign Language, Columbia University, 01/17

• AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts)
• LA Gathering Spot
• Delta Xi Phi Multicultural Sorority Inc.

• Federal Coffee, Los Angeles, CA, 01/24 - Present, Graphic Designer, Client wanted promotional materials for their new upcoming seasonal beverage add-on 'Banana Cream Top,' featuring a banana-based cream foam that could be paired with a coffee or matcha item. I was commissioned to design a font that could be used in these promotional materials.
• Starlight, Los Angeles, CA, 01/22 - 01/24, Illustrator, Client had created the text for first children's book and needed accompanying illustrations for each page including front and back cover art. After listening to her needs and personally reading the story, I agreed to do the commission-based project.
• Kotton Stickers, Los Angeles, CA, 01/23 - Present, Graphic Designer, My personal brand that I've been developing to create my own niche demographic. The idea came from the lack of diversity within the sticker industry, especially showcasing people of black-origin. Hence, I decided to create a sticker line, and subsequently, an apparel line.
• AZN Connection, Toronto, Canada, 01/20, Graphic Designer, AZN Connection is a podcast group responsible for retelling the Southeast Asian Canadian experience through podcasts and other social media platforms. I was commissioned to create their new logo that could be used on their various platforms and signify their overall brand image as a cultural connector.