About Kella
Kella Keck is an award-winning, multidisciplinary freelance graphic designer and illustrator, and a member of the AIGA DC Board. She began her career in commercial design in 2018 and shifted her focus to values-driven, social impact work in 2022. With a dual degrees—a B.A. in Mass Communication and a B.F.A. in Visual Communication—she combines technical expertise with a passion for storytelling. A bold creative, Kella thrives on partnering with clients as true creative partners. She is deeply committed to designing for social good, maintaining excellence in every project, and making a positive impact in her community. Whether brainstorming innovative solutions or refining established ideas, Kella’s work is driven by the belief that great design can transform challenges into opportunities for change.
Awards & Recognitions
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2024 Addy Award Silver Addy – Public Service Award – FarmSTAND Branding | Studio: Eighty2degrees
2023 AIGA50 Award – Capital Area Food Bank – Agency Mart Environmental Graphics | Studio: Eighty2degrees2022 MarCom – Capital Area Food Bank – Summer Meals for Kids Campaign | Studio: Eighty2degrees
2022 District Gold Addy & Silver Addy – Garrison Brothers Bottle Design – Guadalupe | Studio: The Shop Agency
2022 Integrated Advertising Campaign – Regional National Consumer – You Smell Like Warm Cookies | Studio: The Shop Agency
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2021 OBIE National Silver Award – Tiff’s Treat’s Blank Billboard | Studio: The Shop Agency
2020 Communication Arts Design Annual – Shortlist: Tiff’s Treat’s Blank Billboard | Studio: The Shop Agency
2020 Silver Addy – Out of Home Poster: Tiff’s Treat Retreat Posters | Studio: The Shop Agency
2020 Bronze Addy – Advertising Industry – Self Promo (Sales and Marketing) Collateral: The Shop Vintage Ads | Studio: The Shop Agency
2020 Bronze Addy – Direct Marketing, Special Advertising: Garrison Brothers Baby Onesie | Studio: The Shop Agency
2020 Bronze Addy – Out of Home Poster: Red, White and Bourbon Posters | Studio: The Shop Agency
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2019 Silver Addy – Sales and Marketing – Sales Kit or Product Info Sheets: Garrison Brothers Challenge Coin | Studio: The Shop Agency
2019 Silver Addy – Sales and Marketing – Direct Mail 3D/Mixed: Wilsonart Soft Silk | Studio: The Shop Agency
2018 Graphis New Talent Annual - Capital City Cupcakes
2018 Graphis New Talent Annual - Texas Rangers Annual Report
2018 First Place – I.C.P.F. Student Packaging Design Competition: Chef Chow Packaging
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2017 Visual Communication Design of U.T.A. – Outstanding Senior Award
2017 Visual Communication Design of U.T.A. – Best Portfolio
2017 Gold Addy – Sales and Marketing – Student: Hoot Loot School Supplies
2017 Silver Addy – Sales and Marketing – Student: Capital City Cupcakes
2017 Silver Addy – Sales and Marketing – Student: Chef Chow Packaging
2017 Silver Addy – Sales and Marketing – Student: Inquiry Magazine
2017 First Place – A.I.C.C. National Packaging Design Student Competition – Design/Graphics Category: Chef Chow Gourmet Pet Food
2017 Students Choice Award D.S.V.C. National Student Show: Texas Rangers Annual Report
2017 U.T.A. AIGA Counterspace: Best Senior Portfolio
2017 U.T.A. AIGA Counterspace – Best Publication: Texas Rangers Annual Report
2016 U.T.A. AIGA Counterspace – Show Entry: Love Others Poster