Kalei Perkins

Graphic Designer • Minneapolis, MN, US

Report Production

Problem Solving

Creative Thinking

Presentation Design

Infographics

Graphic Design

Available for hire fromNegotiable

Clear-cut visuals and genuine design are what I strive for in my design endeavors.

Hi there! I'm Kalei Perkins, a Hawaii-born graphic designer, illustrator, and creative problem solver. Clear-cut visuals and genuine design are what I strive for in my design endeavors. With over five years of graphic design and digital illustrative experience, I'm a well-rounded creative who has worked on a variety of projects in Hawai'i, New York, and Italy.

Projects

Ocean Resources Management Plan Update

Together with the PBR HAWAII team and the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, the Ocean Resources Management Plan (ORMP) was designed and developed with an emphasis on Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK). Throughout the design process, great respect was shown and given to the relationship between Native Hawaiian practitioners and the resources they care for by acknowledging that TEK is the product of many generations passing on their accumulated experience and knowledge. ACCOLADES The Hawai'i Ocean Resources Management Plan 2020 2021 APA Hawai'i Chapter - Environmental Planning See More

Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan

The Statewide Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) is updated every 5 years to assess Hawai'i's outdoor recreation trends, needs, and priorities. The plan also provides direction for the State's recreational future and allows Hawa'ʻi to remain eligible to receive funds for outdoor recreation projects through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), a federal grants program administered by the National Park Service. SCORP offers a timely opportunity to re-evaluate Hawai'i's recreational needs and trends of statewide importance. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, increased participation in outdoor recreation, and local climate impacts, many of our outdoor recreation places and resources are undergoing significant changes. The SCORP seeks to align Hawai'i's recreational priorities with actions to preserve and provide high-quality outdoor recreation opportunities in Hawai'i in all it's holding environments; the sky, the land, and the sea.See More

Hawai'i Adaptive Surfing Championship

Annually, the Hawai'i Adaptive Surfing Championship (HASC) hosts 70+ adaptive athletes of all ages from over 14 countries in Waikiki. AccesSurf builds an inclusive community that empowers people with disabilities through accessible beach and water programs. AccesSurf continues to be a pioneer in the advancement of adaptive water sports, ocean recreation, and therapeutic instruction for people with disabilities throughout the state of Hawai'i and worldwide. Previous to 2018, no branding or identity had ever been created for the event. Working closely with the AccesSurf team, we designed and developed the identity of the HASC to be bold, clean, and simple while honoring surfing's Native Hawaiian roots. I also have been involved with designing the event posters and promotional materials for the HASC and its Party Wave fundraiser since 2018.See More

Work History

Jr. Art Director

LEE BrandingJun 2022 - Present • 2 yrs 4 mosAs communication professionals, we need to strategically approach our work to guarantee that every message is impactful and understood by the audience. As a Jr. Art Director at LEE Branding, I utilize my skills to assist the team in taking brands from the initial strategy development through the final creative execution. By developing original and eye-catching work (i.e. presentation decks, social media content, marketing materials) my goal is to help set brands apart in competitive and rapidly evolving industries.

Freelance Graphic Designer

Kalei Makes StuffJan 2009 - Present • 15 yrs 9 mosCreative direction and graphic design for print and digital marketing materials, social media content, and overall brand identity and development. Clients I have worked with include AcesSurf, HEDCO LDC, St. Andrew’s Schools, Organization of Women Leaders (OWL), and many more.

Art Director

PBR HAWAII & AssociatesOct 2016 - May 2022 • 5 yrs 7 mosDesigned and supported planning and landscape teams with architectural illustrations and renderings, graphic-based reports, project presentations, website elements, and social media graphics. Other responsibilities include project branding, front-end web design, interpretive signage, infographics, and educational materials for both print and digital production. Collaborated and coordinated projects with existing and new clients across the state, including the City and County of Honolulu, Replay Destinations, Howard Hughes Corporation, Turtle Bay Resort, and State of Hawaii Office of Planning and Sustainable Development.

Education

Marist College

Graduate Degree, Integrated Marketing CommunicationsAug 2017 - May 2019

Marist College

Bachelor's Degree, Digital MediaAug 2011 - May 2015

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