Computer Graphic Capabilities
Design & Layout
Ads, Announcements, Brochures, Business Documents, Catalogs, Corporate Identity, Direct Mail,Event Invitations,Manuals, Media Kits, Newletters, Postcards, Proposals, Presentations, Registration Forms, Sell Sheets, Signage, Trade Show, etc.
Illustration
Logos, Background Images, eBlasts, Design Elements, Maps, Patterns, Renderings, Web Graphics, etc.
name: Karen Hakimian
education: BFA
location: Chicago
A little bit about myself ...
I am currently the owner of Crea.tif ink , a full-service design firm, founded in 1996. I have been an artist since the day I was able to hold a pencil. My background is in fine arts with a love for drawing. I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Art History from the University of Illinois.
clients
Community Investment Corp.
Galapagos Charter School
Jim Beam Brands
Jones Lang LaSalle
Marcus & Millichap
Pattishall, McAuliffe, Newbury,
Hilliard & Geraldson LLP
Players Sports Group
Progressive Care for Women
Rosebud Restaurants
The Devine Connection
Trucia Drummond DDS
The United Synagogue of
Conservative Judaism
Wine Discount Center
Since then, I learned how to use design software on the job and luckliy have a natural knack for computers. My first job was at a weekly real estate newspaper. This was the start of my niche and expertise in real estate marketing. My traditional art background gives me a great understanding of design and space. This, combined with my attention to detail, and personable approach, has led me to succeed with my clients.
Work Samples
Page Design & Layout
Graphic Illustration
education
University of Illinois
Champaign-Urbana, IL
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Columbia College
Chicago, I
Graphic Arts
Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Fine Arts
Tel Aviv University
Tel Aviv, Israel
Study Abroad
art skills
desktop publishing, drafting, graphic design, illustration, keyline/paste-up, photography, typesetting, web graphics
former experience
National Real Estate Clearinghouse
real estate marketing firm | Chicago, IL
Art Director: Nov ‘93 - Jun ‘95
City Office Supply
office supply company | Chicago, IL
Art Director: Sep ‘92 - Oct ‘93
Real Estate Profile
weekly newspaper | Chicago, IL
Art Director: Jul ‘91 - Jan ‘92
Ad Designer: Sep ‘90 - Jul ‘91
Keyline/Paste-up: Mar - Sep ’90
computer skills
Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
Macromedia Freehand
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Intuit QuickBooks Pro
memberships
Network of Women
Entrepreneurs (NWE)
NWE Member: Feb ‘98 - 2005
Board Member: Jun ‘98 - Jun ‘03
Award Breakfast Chair: 2000
awards
MarCom Creative Awards
2005 Platinum Winner
NWE Award
2000 Above & Beyond
questions on ...
AVAILABILITY
DESIGN FEES
JOB CAPABILITIES
PRINT ESTIMATES
TURNAROUND TIMES
ILLUSTRATION
PROCEDURES
PRE-PRESS SETUP
PRINT PRODUCTION
WEB GRAPHICS
Karen Hakimian
Art Director
Crea.tif ink | Chicago, IL
tel 773.248.1680
email karen_creatif-ink.com
