Senior Designer
June 2022 – Present
Grand Rapids, MI
- Spokes Up City-Wide Bike ChallengeArt Direction, Branding, Design, Web Design
- Baldy’s Smoked MeatsArt Direction, Branding
- Reserve Wine & FoodArt Direction, Web Design
- Pennyroyal Cafe & ProvisionsArt Direction, Branding, Web Design
- Fox & OdenArt Direction, Web Design
- Coppercraft DistilleryArt Direction, Web Design
- Thatcher’s Organic Artisan SpiritsArt Direction, Web Design
Created by Nate Reynolds DeHaan.
I'm a graphic designer with over 15 years of experience.
Here's a look at where I've been.
Baas Creative
Collaborate with creative director, copywriters, and strategists to design and implement brand strategy for a large healthcare provider.
Effie
Creative Director
October 2019 – Present
Grand Rapids, MI
Conceptualize, design, and create brand, website and marketing material for
Effie, a home workout equipment brand.
Strategize the development and execution of the brand vision.
Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition
Creative Director
June 2019 – Present
Grand Rapids, MI
Oversee and lead the board in strategizing and executing our vision to develop Greater Grand Rapids into a vibrant and equitable bicycling community.
Kynda
Creative Lead / Creative Director
November 2014 – June 2022
Grand Rapids, MI
Manage and lead a team of three designers to assist various clients with marketing, advertising, branding, social media, and any other design needs as necessary.
Work with project manager and developer to strategize, design, and build websites.
Lake Effect
Junior Graphic Designer
January 2015 – April 2016
Traverse City, MI
Collaborate with lead designer to design and build websites for various clients in northern Michigan, which included Finlandia University, Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy, Empire Chamber of Commerce, and Pictured Rocks Cruises.
Conceptualize, design, and create various marketing pieces for clients.
OXX Products
Graphic Designer
May 2014 – September 2014
Grand Rapids, MI
Conceptualize, design, and create brand book, user guide, and quick start guide for the CoffeeBoxx, a ruggedized coffee maker being released this November.
Assist Marvel Citizen, a design firm in Minneapolis, with initail branding, packaging, and other various brand assets for the OXX brand launch this November.
Hexarmor
Graphic Designer
November 2013
Grand Rapids, MI
Work along side product development to create designs and graphics for existing products.
Collaborate with the graphic designer to help create package designs and marketing material.
Photographed product and edited existing product photos for packaging and
promotional pieces.
Kendall College of Art & Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
May 2013
Grand Rapids, MI
Deans List: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Graduated with Honors