Ketaki Poyekar-Hauber
ketaki@studiok8ki.com
(415) 940-3264
Bio
I'm a brand and web designer originally from Mumbai, India, with over a decade of experience creating bold, thoughtful, and strategic design. After completing my BFA in Applied Art at Sir J. J. School of Applied Art, I moved to San Francisco to pursue an MFA in Web Design & New Media. While there, I worked with teams and clients across industries and sharpened my ability to blend visual storytelling with real-world function.
In 2017, I moved to Iowa and launched Studio K8Ki, a design studio that allowed me to take on everything from brand strategy and website design to marketing and illustration. I loved building something from the ground up and working closely with small businesses to bring their vision to life. But now, I’m looking to rejoin a creative team, where I can focus more deeply on design and collaborate on bigger-picture ideas with other creatives.
StatemenT
I’m a designer who thrives at the intersection of branding, strategy, and user experience. My strength lies in translating abstract ideas into clear, bold visuals that connect. Over the past several years, I’ve worn many hats running Studio K8Ki but what excites me now is the opportunity to contribute to a team again, learn from others, and elevate the creative work we do together. I bring both independent drive and collaborative spirit, with a deep love for design that solves real problems and stands out with intention.
Work Experience
Studio K8KI
Founder & Designer
June 2017 - Current
Lead branding and website design projects from concept to launch
Specialize in visual identity, UX/UI, digital strategy, and front-end development
Design marketing collateral and social media campaigns
Collaborate with developers, printers, and clients across industries
Upper Iowa University
Adjunct Instructor, Department of Graphic Design
January 2022 - APRil 2023
Taught upper-level design courses including:
Publishing Design
History of Graphic Design
Web Publishing (UI/UX)
Developed curriculum and led studio critiques
San Francisco Ballet
Marketing Designer
November 2021 - April 2022
Created print and digital marketing materials for seasonal campaigns
Collaborated with internal teams on design consistency and brand storytelling
MedExpert International
Graphic & Product Designer
October 2014 - May 2017
Designed marketing collateral, packaging, presentations, and UI assets
Developed brand guidelines and digital assets in collaboration with engineers
Silver Spring Network
Graphic Designer
January 2016 - March 2016
Designed infographics, presentations, and event collateral
Simplified technical network diagrams for marketing use
Education
MFA in Web Design & New Media
Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA
2011 – 2014
BFA in Applied Art
Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Art, Mumbai, India
2007 - 2011
Softwares
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Lightroom)
Canva
Figma
CapCut
Asana, Slack
Design Skills
Visual Identity & Branding
Web Design (UI/UX)
Wireframing & Prototyping
Layout & Composition
Typography & Color Theory
Illustration & Icon Design
Infographics
Image Editing
Motion Graphics
Usability Testing
CODING & platform
HTML & CSS
Squarespace
Shopify
Showit
WordPress