Hi! I'm Kaela!

Designing in Detroit.

Hi, I’m Kaela Gruenwald, a designer based in Detroit, MI. With a passion for creating visually compelling and effective designs, I specialize in UX/UI design, graphic design, and illustration. My work is driven by a love for clean lines, vibrant colors, and innovative solutions that help businesses stand out. When I’m not designing, you can find me exploring Detroit’s art scene or enjoying a good cup of coffee. Let’s connect and see how we can bring your vision to life!

UX Design with a focus on customer and competitor analysis, user research, prototyping and wire-framing, testing and iterating, UX/UI standards, component libraries, building and maintaining design systems, working and coordinating with engineering and stakeholders.

UI Design with a focus on web design, standards of web design, branding, visual design, color, typography, layouts, design research, graphic design.

Other Areas: Web Design, Graphic Design, Marketing, PowerPoint Design, Photography, Project Management, Branding, SEO Audits, and Video Editing/Production, Custom Illustrations, and commissioned Acrylic Paintings.

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Fun Mom Kaela

Let's Get Personal.

I'm no stranger to working hard and giving my all in any role. I would not be successful without my supportive team cheering for me every single day. Besides being a super cool mom, here are some other things about me:

  • Played French Horn for 8 years
  • Played competitive volleyball for 15 years
  • Loves to hike and capture photos
  • Launched successful awareness Instagram Campaign for endometriosis
  • I'm a published cartoonist
  • I love decorating cakes and I'm not good at it
  • Most recent concert : Glass Animals
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Designing in Detroit.

Hi, I’m Kaela Gruenwald, a designer based in Detroit, MI. With a passion for creating visually compelling and effective designs, I specialize in UX/UI design, graphic design, and illustration. My work is driven by a love for clean lines, vibrant colors, and innovative solutions that help businesses stand out. When I’m not designing, you can find me exploring Detroit’s art scene or enjoying a good cup of coffee. Let’s connect and see how we can bring your vision to life!

UX Design with a focus on customer and competitor analysis, user research, prototyping and wire-framing, testing and iterating, UX/UI standards, component libraries, building and maintaining design systems, working and coordinating with engineering and stakeholders.

UI Design with a focus on web design, standards of web design, branding, visual design, color, typography, layouts, design research, graphic design.

Other Areas: Web Design, Graphic Design, Marketing, PowerPoint Design, Photography, Project Management, Branding, SEO Audits, and Video Editing/Production, Custom Illustrations, and commissioned Acrylic Paintings.

Let's Get Personal.

I'm no stranger to working hard and giving my all in any role. I would not be successful without my supportive team cheering for me every single day. Besides being a super cool mom, here are some other things about me: