From 2010-2018, Kristin worked as art director at Bitch Media, an independent media organization whose mission was to provide and encourage an engaged, thoughtful feminist response to mainstream media and pop culture. There, she was able to prove that thoughtful design drives readership, builds community, and makes a difference.

A non-profit media organization with a global reach based in Portland, Oregon, Bitch Media started as a zine in 1995. Over 25 years, the organization grew to produce podcasts, an award-wining magazine, writing fellowships, and to maintain an extensive online presence.

I am excited about how art and design can inspire our readers, listeners, and users to engage. Intriguing and fun conceptual visuals might encourage people to think more deeply about the media we're all consuming.

During my time at Bitch, I designed and art directed 34 magazine covers, completely overhauled our website, and redesigned the print magazine. I also created 15% cost savings in printing the magazine, upgraded the format to perfect binding, and moved to a more environmentally friendly FSC-certified manufacturing process, printing on paper stocks from mixed-use post-consumer sources.