I’m Kaia Kim, a multidisciplinary designer passionate for purposeful, people-centered design. With a background in graphic design, UI/UX, and marketing, I blend visual storytelling, branding, creative strategy, and research-driven insights to create thoughtful, engaging solutions.

Raised in Oakland, California, I moved to the Central Coast to pursue my passion for creating work that enhances everyday experiences and drives progress. Besides enjoying the beautiful hikes and beaches of San Luis Obispo, I earned my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from California Polytechnic State University. Currently back in the Bay Area, I am a Creative Strategist for Hearst in their San Francisco office. Excited to connect and collaborate with others! ☺ ☕

What I’ve been up to?

→ Creative Strategist at Hearst — San Francisco, California

→ Graphic Designer for Cal Poly Partners, creating visual solutions for commercial services and campus clients.

→ UX Designer for Cal Poly Iter8, building user-friendly web and app prototypes for real-world clients.