Hi! I’m Kate Giebink, aka Gieka. I design engaging brand experiences that make folks smile. Hailing from Minneapolis, Minnesota and currently based in Key West, Florida, I’m up for all sorts of gigs—remote, onsite travel, and even relocation. Who doesn’t love traveling and meeting new folks? Learn more about Kate.
About Kate
Hello again, happy to share a bit more about myself. I’m Kate Giebink, designer, director, writer, musician, cook, teacher, USCG 100 Ton Captain, PADI dive instructor, dragon enthusiast and dog lover. Driven by the relentless passion for exploring and interpreting the world around me, I’m happiest when immersed in designing engaging brand experiences which add to the human experience and make folks smile.
Hailing from Minneapolis, within my career I’ve worn many hats: designer, production artist (print & digital), UX strategist/designer, UI designer, front-end developer, art director, creative director, brand strategist, video director/editor, animator, and voiceover artist. Working in a variety of mediums, I am both independent and also play well with others. Collaboration is my forte as I thrive working within a dynamic creative team. I’ve worked with a diverse mix of creative agencies and businesses, ranging from big players to smaller outfits. Some notable folks I’ve worked with include VLMY&R (Rockfish & Geometry Global), Catapult Marketing, The Lacek Group, Horizontal Digital, Marketing Lab, General Mills and UnitedHealth Group/UnitedHealthcare.
Long time performer within the Minneapolis music scene, I have a big voice which is useful when presenting new design ideas to a crowd. Traveling the globe to gather inspiration, I’ve sailed the big pond and beyond captaining over 21,000 nautical miles at sea to date which is the equivalent of sailing around the earth at the equator. I’ve not met the elusive Jaguar Shark to date, however will continue to use the work of Wes Anderson as great inspiration and look forward to receiving an honorary red Beanie some day. I lay claim as first woman to accomplish The Bob Marshall Wilderness Open, covering over 100 miles through the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area in Montana via foot, packraft, over fallen tree, across raging streams and in the close company of one of the nation’s largest Grizzly populations fresh from a long winter nap. Naked without a camera in hand, my bug out bag is always filled with essential supplies including bass and microphone should emergency entertainment relief be required.
Currently based in Hemingway’s sunny backyard (Key West, Florida), I’m up for all sorts of gigs—remote, onsite travel, and even relocation. If you’d like to work together, let’s chat.
Services
I design solutions that align with the entire user journey and improve the overall user experience.
core disciplines:
Creative Direction, Graphic Design, UI Design, UX Design, Product Design, Front-End Development, Video Direction/Editing, Motion Design/Animation, Packaging Design, Environmental Design, Photo Direction.
service areas:
Brand Development/Design, Product Design, Business ID/Collateral, Campaign Strategy/Design, Web/App Design/Front-End Development, Video Direction/Editing, Shopper/Retail/POS, Event Touchpoints, Packaging Design, Signage/Environmental Graphics/Wraps.
Facts
I am available on a per project basis or for full time work.
I have an intense eye and ear for details, thus will use your time efficiently and make your brand look like it really has it’s act together
I love exploring new mediums and am not afraid to try new things.
About Kate
Hello again, happy to share a bit more about myself. I’m Kate Giebink, designer, director, writer, musician, cook, teacher, USCG 100 Ton Captain, PADI dive instructor, dragon enthusiast and dog lover. Driven by the relentless passion for exploring and interpreting the world around me, I’m happiest when immersed in designing engaging brand experiences which add to the human experience and make folks smile.
Hailing from Minneapolis, within my career I’ve worn many hats: designer, production artist (print & digital), UX strategist/designer, UI designer, front-end developer, art director, creative director, brand strategist, video director/editor, animator, and voiceover artist. Working in a variety of mediums, I am both independent and also play well with others. Collaboration is my forte as I thrive working within a dynamic creative team. I’ve worked with a diverse mix of creative agencies and businesses, ranging from big players to smaller outfits. Some notable folks I’ve worked with include VLMY&R (Rockfish & Geometry Global), Catapult Marketing, The Lacek Group, Horizontal Digital, Marketing Lab, General Mills and UnitedHealth Group/UnitedHealthcare.
Long time performer within the Minneapolis music scene, I have a big voice which is useful when presenting new design ideas to a crowd. Traveling the globe to gather inspiration, I’ve sailed the big pond and beyond captaining over 21,000 nautical miles at sea to date which is the equivalent of sailing around the earth at the equator. I’ve not met the elusive Jaguar Shark to date, however will continue to use the work of Wes Anderson as great inspiration and look forward to receiving an honorary red Beanie some day. I lay claim as first woman to accomplish The Bob Marshall Wilderness Open, covering over 100 miles through the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area in Montana via foot, packraft, over fallen tree, across raging streams and in the close company of one of the nation’s largest Grizzly populations fresh from a long winter nap. Naked without a camera in hand, my bug out bag is always filled with essential supplies including bass and microphone should emergency entertainment relief be required.
Currently based in Hemingway’s sunny backyard (Key West, Florida), I’m up for all sorts of gigs—remote, onsite travel, and even relocation. If you’d like to work together, let’s chat.
Services
I design solutions that align with the entire user journey and improve the overall user experience.
core disciplines:
Creative Direction, Graphic Design, UI Design, UX Design, Product Design, Front-End Development, Video Direction/Editing, Motion Design/Animation, Packaging Design, Environmental Design, Photo Direction.
service areas:
Brand Development/Design, Product Design, Business ID/Collateral, Campaign Strategy/Design, Web/App Design/Front-End Development, Video Direction/Editing, Shopper/Retail/POS, Event Touchpoints, Packaging Design, Signage/Environmental Graphics/Wraps.
Facts
I am available on a per project basis or for full time work.
I have an intense eye and ear for details, thus will use your time efficiently and make your brand look like it really has it’s act together
I love exploring new mediums and am not afraid to try new things.