Kaitlyn Kim
She/Her
Favorite Typeface: Griffy
Favorite Software: Illustrator
Dream Job: Packaging designer for Mattel
Kaitlyn is a graphic designer based in Arizona. She earned an A.S. in Business, Management, and Entrepreneurship before pursuing a B.S.D. in Graphic Design at Arizona State University to grow her creative and technical skills. Her interest in design began with a curiosity about packaging and the way it shapes what people notice, choose, and connect with. She is especially drawn to food, children’s toys, and cosmetics packaging. Along with website design, she enjoys creating thoughtful, engaging visual experiences. Kaitlyn continues to evolve through her work and exploration as a designer.
Cute Online. Cruel Offline.
Animal Welfare
Hidden behind viral posts and adorable videos, the exotic pet trade is fueled by capture, confinement, and exploitation. What appears as playful companionship often begins with animals taken from the wild, separated from their mothers, and transported through illegal or harmful trade networks. Social media disguises suffering as entertainment, encouraging demand through likes, shares, and trends.
Because these animals are displayed in private homes, cafés, and influencer content, the harm remains largely unseen by being, protected by the illusion of cuteness and normalcy. This digital culture of sharing and spectacle exposes a quiet injustice, urging us to reconsider what is hidden behind the content we consume and who suffers for our entertainment.
