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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Education


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




Awards & Recognition

2026 James Beard Foundation Book Award Winner: U.S. Foodways
Umma: A Korean Mom's Kitchen Wisdom and 100 Family Recipes


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

2025 The Readable Feast Award Winner, Cultural Treasure
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)