KALEIGH

KALEIGH

MACKEY

about.

My work is driven by a passion for crafting visually compelling, user-centric experiences.

Woman with color palette
Woman with color palette
Woman with color palette

My creative career began in 8th grade, in a basement classroom in Wiesbaden, Germany when I took my very first shot at learning Photoshop and Illustrator. I spent the rest of high school finding my passion in design, and, in college went on to discover my purpose in UX. I love to be the channel of visualization and realization between people and their convictions.


I believe design should be inclusive, intuitive, and impactful. That’s why accessibility is at the heart of everything I create: ensuring that every interaction is seamless and meaningful for all users. Whether I’m refining a digital interface or reimagining a brand’s visual identity, I aim to bridge the gap between aesthetics and usability to bring thoughtful, engaging designs to life.

education.

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

User Experience B.F.A.
Graphic Design minor

MAY 2023 - PRESENT

Valencia College

Interactive Design A.S.
Graphic Design A.S.

AUGUST 2021 - APRIL 2023

Valencia College

Interactive Design A.S.
Graphic Design A.S.

AUGUST 2021 - APRIL 2023

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

User Experience B.F.A.
Graphic Design minor

MAY 2023 - PRESENT

experience.

Coding It Forward Fellow at the General Services Administration

Remote

Visual/Graphic Designer

JUNE 2024 -
AUGUST 2024

Valencia College

Orlando, FL

Graphics Lab Aide

MAY 2022 - JUNE 2023

Valencia College

Orlando, FL

Phoenix Creative Director

JANUARY 2023 - APRIL 2023

Coding It Forward Fellow at the General Services Administration

Remote

Visual/Graphic Designer

JUNE 2024 - AUGUST 2024

Valencia College

Orlando, FL

Graphics Lab Aide

MAY 2022 - JUNE 2023

Valencia College

Orlando, FL

Phoenix Creative Director

JANUARY 2023 - APRIL 2023

achievements.

3rd Place Overall

SCAD StartUp

(2024)

Best College Student Submission Award

Printing Association of Florida 2023 Florida Print Awards

(2023)

Best of Category

Printing Association of Florida 2023 Florida Print Awards

(2023)

Award of Excellence for Editorial Design

Printing Association of Florida 2022 Florida Print Awards

(2022)

Best Overall Literary Magazine

Community College Humanities Association 2022 Literary Magazine Contest

(2022)

2nd Place Nationally

Community College Humanities Association 2022 Literary Magazine Contest

(2022)

1st Place in Southern Region

Community College Humanities Association 2022 Literary Magazine Contest

(2022)