Kaiya Inouye
Designer, Illustrator · Side X Side Studio
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, CA
In My Own Words
Hi! I’m Kaiya, a former menswear designer turned Graphic Designer and Illustrator based in Los Angeles with seven years experience. I’m passionate about uniting values and purpose to craft impactful and aligned design. My skills include brand design, brand strategy, content creation, illustration, and template creation. I am looking for remote, full-time or freelance opportunities.
Work Experience
Founder, Designer
Side X Side Studio2019 – Present
Side x Side Studio supports the work of values-driven creatives and small businesses who desire to bring the world together. We believe strong communities and education provide beautiful solutions to everyday issues.
Junior Graphic Designer
Marbury2022 – 2023
- Conducted research for new client brand identity builds, including industry information, trends, competitor analysis, and design inspiration - Developed typography suites and designed logos, submarks, and iconography for new client projects - Utilized brand assets to create packaging, social media templates, stationery, promotional assets, and website design for current client projects - Designed Instagram posts and reels, curated presentation decks for client delivery, and managed creative assets for Marbury
Sewing Instructor
Sew Inspired Stitch Lounge2012 – 2014
- Instructed groups: beginner sewing classes, 3-day camps, & personal based projects - Organized fabrics, notions, & patterns - Created & organized class curriculum, projects, and patterns alongside owner
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA
Otis College of Art and Design2011 – 2015
Skills: Apparel · Digital Illustration · Adobe Creative Suite · Fashion Illustration · Color Schemes · Color Theory
Bachelor's Degree
Otis College of Art and Design2011 – 2015
- Minored in Sustainability Mentorships - Bob Mackie : designed evening-wear collection with a partner, creating one design chosen by Mackie - Joe McCarty for Lane Bryant : collaboratively designed 8-piece collections with a team of two other students, created one capsule collection chosen by the mentor - Biya for Johnny Was : designed spring/summer dresses inspired by the fusion of two cultures' native dress, constructed one design chosen by mentor - Maru Aldea for UnderArmour : designed childrens' activewear collection inspired by dance culture, fashioned one outfit chosen by mentor
Shopify Theme Design
ilovecreatives2024 – 2024
Skills: Shopify · Figma (Software) · Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) · Web Design · Web Development
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA
Otis College of Art and Design2011 – 2015
Skills: Pattern Drafting · Adobe Illustrator · Graphic Design · Fashion Illustration · Color Schemes
Projects
Brand Idendity Design
https://www.sidexside.studio/portfolio/brandingShopify Design
https://www.sidexside.studio/portfolio/shopify-designShopify course projects. Customized from the Dawn base theme.
