Build your Graphic Design Portfolio with an Award-Winning Creative Director, Experienced in Global Brands! Perfect for Art Center, OTIS, Parsons, CalArts, SVA, and Pratt students.

Kristal is one of those talents who seamlessly bridges the worlds of design and strategy. As a graphic designer, her eye for color, composition, and detail is unmatched—but what makes her extraordinary is the depth of cultural fluency and trend awareness she brings to every project. She doesn’t just create beautiful work, she creates work that resonates.

Now as an educator, Kristal brings that same creativity, passion, and marketing savvy into the classroom. She teaches students not only how to design, but how to think—how to connect ideas to culture, how to spot what’s next, and how to push creativity beyond aesthetics into impact. Her ability to translate years of real-world design and brand experience into actionable lessons is invaluable.

If you’re looking to learn from someone who truly understands design as both craft and cultural conversation, Kristal is the kind of mentor who will elevate your work and inspire you to see the world differently.