Kenzie Snyder

mcknzsnyder@gmail.com phone

(512) 923-7956

I don't usually leap with reckless abandon on a pier in Annecy, France, but when I do, I look like this.

I am a graduate of the University of North Texas, bachelors degree of journalism in strategic communications, minoring in creative writing while my advertising focus was art direction.

I've always been the kind of person that is constantly doing something creative, whether it be writing, drawing, analyzing, or daydreaming. My favorite is that last one because it's where all my creativity stems from. I'm called many things: artist, sister, daughter, friend, wife, cat mother, crazy, etc. But I think the best and shortest summary of all those is "Kenzie."

I am looking for any type of creative work: writing, drawing, graphic design, full-time, part-time, contract, project-based; you name it! I would love to chat with you about your needs and how I can help. I look forward to working on something great together!

Graphic Design Certified

In summer 2021, I took a graphic design certification course with the University of Texas at Austin to hone back in on my graphic skills and progress beyond the knowledge I previously had. We used multiple of the Adobe Programs as well as learned website coding and design (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript). The final project was gathering the items we created and putting them altogether in a self-designed portfolio website; this very site!

Contrasting Ads

Using the same image, we were tasked with creating contrasting ads. I chose to make an ad for a cosmetics company, leaning into bright beauty, contrasting with an ad against makeup that has a cold tone.

ICEs vs EVs Infographic

After doing research on the CO2 emissions of ICEs (internal combustion engines) and EVs (electric vehicles), we created infographics to display and compare the data we found. I decided on smoke stacks for a visual representation of CO2 emissions.

Mean, Median and Average

In learning infographics, we were asked to show the difference between mean, median, and average using a real or created data set and by making an infographic. I went for simple, with clear marking and color coordination.

Pablano's Flyer

We were to create an ad for Pablano's happy hour. The text content was provided, but font, image and staging were up to us. I went with a warm font color pallet using the colors in the old fashioned pictured.

Tesla Model 3 Booklet Cover

Before learning how to build long pdf files in InDesign, we were tasked to create a cover for the booklet using the Tesla webpage as a reference. Seeing Tesla's sleek, futuristic design choices, I decided to keep my scheme black, white and gray.

I have made multiple different graphics with varying levels of intensity, both in school and out. In my internships, I learned how to work with real clients to create consistent branding and messaging, as well as attention-grabbing ads that speak both to the client and their customers. I have had the privilege to work on commissioned items ranging from one wedding invite to a full, branded streaming portfolio. In addition, I express myself through photography and illustration, improving my skills with each new piece.

Collection of Other Works

Works from Internships

Commissions

Photography

Illustrations

Contact Me

If you have got a project you would like to work on together or you have questions regarding my skills and portfolio items, shoot me a message using this form or by clicking my email address at the top of this page, and I will get back to you within 48 business hours. I am looking forward to creating art with you!