Graphic designer · Visual storyteller · Pontiac, Illinois
Good design. Clear purpose.
I’m David Kennedy—a graphic designer and creative communicator with 15+ years of experience connecting brands, people, and ideas through print, digital, photography, and video.
Exploring full-time creative opportunities. Available for select freelance projects.
Selected work
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Print & visual identity
A selection of identity and print work, from business collateral to editorial layouts.
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Creativist
Website work for a multidisciplinary creative agency, presented across a responsive digital experience.
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UpLift 313
A digital presence for a Detroit community organization with a mission to serve its neighbors.
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Educate + Engage
Website work for a training resource supporting youth workers and the next generation of leaders.
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From the first idea to the final file.
Brand & print
Visual identities, campaign graphics, publications, signage, and print collateral built around a consistent message.
Web & digital
Responsive websites and digital content that connect a brand’s visual language with clear, useful experiences.
Photo & video
Photography, video production, and editing that give campaigns a richer visual story.
Creative thinking. Practical experience.
A designer who sees the whole picture.
Design is a team effort.
I bring creative strategy and practical production experience to the same table. My background spans agency, corporate, municipal, and print environments—from executive presentations and newsletters reaching 12,000+ employees and agents to brand identities, websites, and print-ready production files.
More about me ↗PIP Marketing Signs & Print — Graphic Designer · July 2026–Present
Creativist — Contracting Designer · January 2024–Present
Pekin Insurance — Senior Graphic Designer · January–December 2023
B.A. Graphic Design & Media Arts · Southern New Hampshire University
Let’s make something meaningful
Looking for your next creative teammate?
I’d love to talk about how my design and production experience could support your team.
Have a freelance project in mind? I take on select projects as my schedule allows.