Hi! I’m Kelly Ernst.

I’m a fourth year student at Ohio University pursuing my Bachelors in Visual Communication with a minor in marketing.

My work is focused primarily on packaging design, branding, art direction, and publication design.

I appreciate and strive to make work that is driven by purpose and intention. Through my experience with projects spanning from marketing campaigns to beverage cans, every decision in my process is made with empathy and care.

When I’m not designing, I’m most likely taking a very long walk, doodling, or searching for new additions to my vinyl collection. Currently, I’m super into Fontaines D.C.’s newest album.

Contact me: ernstkelly5@gmail.com

Recent Experience

Variant Magazine | Co-Head of Publication Design | 2026-Present

Music Industry Summit | Graphic Designer | 2025-Present

Vivid Creative Agency | Art Director, Vice President | 2025 - Present

Crawford Hoying | Marketing Design Intern | Summer 2026

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Procreate App

Figma

Illustration

Typography

Print Production

Color Theory

Strong Collaboration and Teamwork

Enthusiasm

Adaptibility

Awards

Society For News Design | Bronze Medal | 2026