ABOUT KATIEI

 

I studied painting at the Emily Carr Institute of Art + Design in Vancouver, one of only around 50 students accepted into the program. There I learned to think conceptually, communicate emotion through color, and develop a disciplined creative process rooted in both experimentation and intention.

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My first jobs were on flower farms and later as a floral designer. I’ve always been drawn to flowers, and that early work still shows up in how I think about composition, color, and natural form.

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From there, I expanded into design and digital work, studying at The Art Institute of Portland and graduating with a BFA in Graphic Design in July 2013. During that time I learned code, graphic design, and the foundations of building intuitive, user centered experiences.

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My work naturally evolved into both design and marketing. Over the years I have managed media buys, designed and redesigned corporate identities, built quarterly and annual marketing plans, and created print campaigns, digital ads, web banners, email campaigns, landing pages, and full brand systems.

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I have also written articles, managed websites, coordinated cross department brand alignment, and guided projects from concept through execution, both in house and as a freelancer.

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Dollop Creative began in 2010 as a personal studio practice and was formally established in 2012. Over time it grew into the foundation for my work across fine art, design, and storytelling.

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Today, that path continues through Dollop Creative, where fine art, design, and storytelling come together to create work that feels thoughtful, intentional, and full of quiet magic.