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Check out the newest illustration and design goodies by Chris Olson over at her new and improved website chrisolsondesigns.com.

My name is Chris Olson and my design studio is in Colorado. I am a visual designer focusing on product design, illustration, iconography, and using typography, color, patterns, and textures in projects to create a consistent and accessible design.

In the last year, I started focusing more on UI/UX design because I like understanding the user’s experience and solving their pain points. I also like the fact that UI/UX also utilizes research and data. I am passionate about designing engaging mobile apps and custom websites that connect a brand with its audience. My goal with projects is to create on-screen experiences that connect, teach, communicate and inspire. 

There are many different ways I collaborate on projects, and you can view my services and deliverables here.  I also partner with brands to help them develop a marketing strategy using design and illustration in social media, webinars, and events. Projects include custom-branded content through design, writing, and editorial direction. My expertise in graphic design, product design, illustration, social media, and interactive design helps me offer a well-rounded, creative approach to successful design and branding solutions. I am skilled at trend research, building brand boards, mood boards, and creative briefs.

Clients

My art has been licensed on Papyrus Greeting Cards and Stationery as notecards. I have a selection of surface pattern designs and graphic prints available at Pattern Observer Studio and Hunt + Gather Studio. Blurb recently hired me to create a children’s gratitude journal that will be sold on their website. My surface patterns were featured in UPPERCASE Magazine Surface Pattern Design Guide. Other clients include Textile Design Lab, BlogHer, P&B Textiles, University of Colorado, Apartment 34, and Cream and Amber.

Contact

If you would like to contact me, please visit her contact page or send an email to chriscocomedia@mac.com.

UI/UX Certifications

California Institute of the Arts

• UI /UX Design Specialization, California Institute of the Arts. Credential link. (In the UI / UX Design Specialization the following CALARTS Course Certificates Completed: Visual Elements of User Interface Design, UX Design Fundamentals, Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture, Web Design: Wireframes to Prototypes

• Web Design: Wireframes to Prototypes, California Institute of the Arts; Credential link.

• Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture, California Institute of the Arts; Credential link.

• UX Design Fundamentals; California Institute of the Arts; Credential link.

• Visual Elements of User Interface Design; California Institute of the Arts; Credential link

Google

• Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design; Issuing Organization: Google; Credential link.

• Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate; Issuing Organization: Google; Credential link.

Design Awards

I was thrilled and honored to receive the Pattern Observer Award of Excellence. Pattern Observer's goal is to support, inspire and promote both emerging and established designers as they grow their businesses and careers. According to Pattern Observer: "We would like to recognize these designers who have taken our series of workshops and exceeded our expectations with the Pattern Observer “Award of Excellence.” Designers who have earned our “Award of Excellence” have proven themselves to be talented artists, trustworthy partners, and emerging leaders in our industry. They have experience in the apparel, home decor and quilting markets and are working with clients around the globe. Interested pattern buyers should reach out to each designer through their website."

Copyright © 2022 Chris Olson. Artwork and prints may not be copied or reproduced without permission.