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Call me Nalah

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K. Nalah Bridges

artist + graphic designer

Growing up in Oregon, I was raised in a family of talented athletes and creatives who inspired me to explore my creative passions. My interest in art took form through sketching and painting from an early age, which eventually led me to study the foundations of fine studio art practices in school. After graduating from high school in 2016, I chose to pursue an education in fine art practice and printmaking, first at Portland Community College, then transferring to Portland State University in 2020 to study graphic design. My self-paced journey through higher education has given me ample opportunities to develop vital graphic design, studio art, and printmaking skills, enabling me to become a knowledgeable, well-rounded creative professional. Upon completing my Bachelor’s degree in art and design at Portland State University, I will be ready to pursue the creative career I have envisioned for many years.

education + experience

 Higher Education ​

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  • Portland State University | Portland, OR | 2020 to present

- Class of 2027​

- Majored in Art + Design with a specialized focus in graphic design fundamentals.

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  • Portland Community College | Portland, OR | 2016 to 2019

- Studied fine studio art, design, and printmaking fundamental practices.

 Proficiencies + Skills ​

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  • Adobe Creative Suite

- ​Illustrator: 7 years

- Photoshop: 3 years

- InDesign: 4 years

- Lightroom: 2 years

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  • Figma

- Wireframing: 2 years​

- UX/UI design: 1 year

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  • Photography + video editing

- Short-form video production: 1 year​

- Product photography: 1 year

- Photography: 2 years

 Professional Experience ​

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  • Graphic Designer at Caravan Coffee | Newberg, OR | 2026 to 2026

- Designing retail graphics, maintaining and creating brand assets, and providing general graphic design support as needed.

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  • Social Media Coordinator at Caravan Coffee | Newberg, OR | 2025 to 2026

- Maintaining social media presence, capturing and editing product photography + social media content, including short-form video editing consistent with the established brand guidelines.

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  • Graphic Design Intern at Hillsboro Downtown Partnership | Hillsboro, OR | 2019 to 2019

- Assisted with marketing tasks for community events and organizations, along with the creation and management of design assets, such as flyers and poster development for the annual Downtown Hillsboro Block Party (2019).

 Honorable Mentions ​

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  • Lifetime member of Tau Sigma National Honor Society | Alpha Theta chapter | Portland State University

- Nominated + inducted in 2020

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  • Art Vendor at Kenton Mini Fest | Portland, OR |2019

- Invited to network and sell artwork at a community event in Portland, OR, to celebrate local artistry, highlighting music + physical art media.

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