Kari Paine

About Kari Paine

I founded my business on a core belief: that creative communications solutions and…

Experience

1. Creative Director

   Orso Design Co

   Sep 2022 — Present · Detroit, MI, US

   As Creative Director and Lead Designer at Orso, I lead brand and web design projects for startups, nonprofits, and queer-led organizations that want to stand out. Based in Detroit, Orso is a small, intentional studio creating bold, personality-driven brands and websites.We design with color, voice, and warmth—prioritizing individuality over templates and building visual identities that feel alive, expressive, and grounded in the people behind them. I guide each project from creative strategy through design and execution, collaborating closely with clients to make work that resonates and reflects who they really are.Focus areas- Brand identity design (logos, visual systems, voice & tone)- Custom websites (UX/UI, responsive design, and development-ready assets)- Creative direction for early-stage and community-rooted organizations- Collaborative, anti-cookie-cutter design for clients who value individuality and impact

Education

• International Sustainable Development Studies Institute

  Study Abroad

  2012 — 2013

• University of Michigan- School for Environment and Sustainability

  Master of Science (M.S.)

  2014 — 2016

• Manistee High School

  High School Diploma

  2007 — 2010

• Kalamazoo College

  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

  2010 — 2014

Skills

• Teamwork
• Microsoft Office
• Research
• Food Systems
• Critical Thinking
• Campaign Monitor
• Microsoft Word
• Web Content Management
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Social Media
• Mailchimp
• Community Outreach
• Teaching
• Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Illustrator
• Gis
• Intercultural Communication
• Sustainability
• Communication
• Google Analytics
• Photoshop
• Community Organizing
• Graphic Design
• Data Analysis
• Photography
• Event Planning
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Wordpress