Katie Barranger

 


Hello! I’m a multidisciplinary creative based in Miami, FL.
I’m a hands-on designer with a passion for creating thoughtful, lasting work. With a strong background in editorial art direction and design, I love building smart, adaptable layouts that bring brand stories to life in creative and meaningful ways.

I’m known for my sharp eye for detail and my ability to turn ideas into engaging visuals that not only look great but communicate clearly. Collaboration is at the heart of my process, I believe the best work comes from working closely with others and pushing ideas further together.

Whether leading a project or supporting a team, I bring curiosity, creativity, and a solutions-focused mindset to everything I do. I'm always excited to help brands grow, connect, and create work that makes an impact.



Services

Print and Editorial Design
Book Cover and Layout Design
Art Direction and Creative Ideation
Stationery and Event Design
Branding and Visual Identity
Digital Illustration
Photography and Photo Retouching



Contact

katiebarranger@gmail.com
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CV  ↓






Education


Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts
BFA – Graphic Design
2011-2015



Professional Experience

America’s Test Kitchen 
Art Director and Designer, Books
July 2016–December 2024  (8 years, 6 months)
December Thieves
Creative Sales Associate
September 2015–May 2016 (9 months)
Boston Hassle
Freelance Layout Designer
September 2015–January 2016 (5 months)



Awards & Recognition

2025 New York Times Best Seller 
Umma: A Korean Mom’s Kitchen Wisdom and 100 Family Recipes

2024 IACP Cookbook Award Finalist, Book Design Category
A Very Chinese Cookbook

2024 The Readable Feast Award Winner, Book of the Year
A Very Chinese Cookbook

2024 The Readable Feast Award Winner, Single Subject
Food Gifts

2023 Best Cookbook of the Year (New York Times, Serious Eats, Amazon)
A Very Chinese Cookbook

2020 James Beard Award Nominee, Vegetable-Focused Cooking Category
Vegetables Illustrated

2019 IACP Cookbook Award Winner, Compilations Category
Cook's Illustrated Revolutionary Recipes

2019 IACP Cookbook Award Winner, Health and Special Diet Category
The Complete Diabetes Cookbook

Amazon Editor’s Picks
A Very Chinese Cookbook (2023); Boards (2022); The Complete Guide to Healthy Drinks (2022); The Complete Salad Cookbook (2021); Cooking for One (2020); Mediterranean Instant Pot (2019); Bowls (2019)








Work  ↓








Cookbook Design 🔗

Brand strategy; Layout design; Art direction
 



Art Direction 🔗

Food and lifestyle photography; Lighting Design; Ideation




Stationery and Event Design 🔗

Print design and production; Hospitality design; Event branding




Logos and Branding 🔗

Visual Identity; Design explorations; Custom design




Illustration 🔗

Digital and hand-drawn illustrations; Layout design