Kathleen Kaiser

Kathleen Kaiser is the Creative Director, Owner and Co-founder of Pencilbox design studio. She has a Master of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design and Visual Experiences from Savannah College of Art and Design. Kathleen's undergraduate degree is from California State University in Advertising, Photography and Art. From her editorial and agency work, to partnership in a design studio — Kathleen has gained extensive, valuable experience in multiple, varied environments. She creates identity and branding systems, promotional materials, digital experiences, packaging, publication design and photo styling for Pencilbox's broad range of clients. Kathleen's approach to design is a design-thinking process and human-centered solution.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

• 2016-Present :Chapman University PT Lecturer 
• Courses Taught: Intro to Graphic Design, Graphic Design, History of Graphic Design, Sustainable Design—London, Advanced Typography 
• 2014-2016 California State University, Fullerton Adjunct Professor 
• Course Taught: Digital Foundations 

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP:
iHOPE Founding board member of homeless advocacy group. 
The Ecology Center Leadership role at The Ecology Center’s annual and largest fundraising event—Green Feast. 
The Wellness & Prevention Center Founding member of San Clemente High School’s unique on-campus counseling center for at-risk youth. 

AWARDS:
Ad Club Award 
OC ADDY Award 
AIGA OC Award 
APEX Award 
Black Book Award AR100 
Communication Arts Award 
Communicator Awards 
Crystal Award 
HPRMA Award 
MarCom Creative Award 
National and World Calendar Award 
Print Magazine Award 
Tube Manufacturer Award 

PANELIST/SPEAKER: 
AIGA Art & Copy film event: Panelist discussing the Art & Copy film with the director. 
CSUF Comm Week: Panelist discussing the ownership and daily operation of a successful design studio in Southern California. 
City of San Clemente: City council meeting speaker advocating for the funding of youth drug prevention and mental health counseling. 
Chapman University’s Visual Thinkers Lecture Series: Moderator for guest Cheryl D. Miller