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Hi, I’m Kevin Howard

I'm a designer from Kentucky with degrees in Graphic Design and Biology. Biology trained me to find the cause of a problem, test a fix, and measure whether it worked. I bring that process to creative work, from building templates and workflows to cutting costs. Years of outdoor hikes and travel built the same habit of close observation.

I have 22+ years of design experience, including 12+ years in creative leadership. I spent over 20 years at Fruit of the Loom, designing apparel graphics, print and digital collateral, packaging, presentations, and mentoring designers. I cut print-sample costs there by $70K a year. Most recently I led creative operations at Inked Brands for eight consumer brands.

My work covers brand identity, print, and digital for national brands, local organizations, and small businesses. I also teach Graphic Design part-time as an adjunct instructor at Western Kentucky University.

All illustration on this site is original and made without generative AI.

Open to freelance, contract, and full-time opportunities.

Click CONTACT or email at kevin@kevinhowarddesign.com

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Follow my Instagram accounts, @lacertus for photography and @kevinhowardart for my design work. 

Testimonials

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    Justin Preece - Retail Business Owner

    I've had the pleasure of working with Kevin while developing logos for our businesses, and his work exceeded expectations. Kevin took the time to understand our vision and brand vision, then translated those ideas into designs that were both distinctive and timeless.

    His creativity, professionalism and attention to detail made the process smooth from start to finish. Kevin delivers high-quality work and is a true partner into bringing a brand to life. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking exceptional design services.

  • Vanessa Ulm - Edmonson County Tourism Director

    Vanessa Ulm - Edmonson County Tourism Director

    Kevin is wonderfully talented. He was able to take an eclectic group of design ideas that I had cooked up in my mind and articulate them into meaningful graphics. He has the ability to take the seed of an idea and bring it to fruition, delivering impactful results no matter the medium. The apparel graphics, printed brochures and advertisement projects he has designed for us have always been well received! One even won an award! Kevin has a keen eye for design and is knowledgeable of the graphic design industry, making working with him a pleasure.

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    Kristen Nielsen - Designer and Product Developer

    I’ve worked with Kevin for over 20 years. His creativity is fresh and exciting and he always pushes beyond what is asked. I’ve hired him for multiple jobs. His portfolio is extensive and he designs print-ready artwork that make product development a breeze. He’s a fantastic collaborator, making him a valuable asset for anyone’s projects.

  • Debora Eaton

    Deborah Eaton - Creative Professional

    Kevin is a conscientious and skilled worker that can be trusted with any design project. He puts his heart and energy into all creative projects assigned him and the end result is always excellent work. He is a wonderful creative expert with an upbeat and positive attitude.