Kate Manos

Kate Manos is a graphic designer and illustrator passionate about designing functional systems that create impact in local communities. After graduating from UCLA's Design Media Arts program, Kate spent her first year out of college as an independent freelancer. This experience allowed her to work for a wide range of clients including non-profit organizations, academic institutions, and small design firms. Kate was the Senior Design and Production Manager for GOOD Magazine. At GOOD, Kate built a diverse body of work that included web design, data visualization, branding, and illustration for clients including Starbucks, Toyota, Gap, and Marriott. For the past 6 years, Kate has served as a volunteer designer for verynice, a global design and innovation consultancy that dedicates over 50% of its work toward pro-bono services for non-profit organizations. Now Design Director at verynice, Kate has been able to create projects of all sizes for organizations around the world. A Los Angeles native, Kate currently lives in the Arts District of Downtown with her husband, two cats and a puppy named Charlie.