Kallie Rollenhagen

Describe what you do for work and how your experience with it has been.

I get to apply my love of design, curiosity about user experience, and years of experience in nonprofit marketing to guide the creative brand strategy for Carleton College. My job entails working with Carleton's talented communications team to:
- Lead the strategy to ensure brand integrity, visual excellence, and intuitive user experience are present across Carleton’s print and digital communications channels.
- Guide major design projects and create compelling designs for both print and digital uses.
- Get to know and share the diverse perspectives and experiences that make Carleton College unique and one of the best liberal arts colleges in the country.

Where did you earn your undergraduate degree, and what was it in?

UW-Milwaukee | BA, Psychology, Minor in Architecture

What was your biggest takeaway from the program?

I gained more confidence in talking about my work, my process, and my decisions making. It's not enough to have a beautiful portfolio; you need to be able to explain your thinking and how you approach your work.

Where were you located when you completed the program?

Northfield, Minnesota

How has the MA impacted your career/your life?

The MAGWD enabled me to move into a design director role, gave the the confidence to take on freelance design projects, expanded my network, and strengthened my design portfolio.

Personal Pronouns

she/her

What would you tell students considering pursuing an MA degree in Graphic and Web Design?

It's a great opportunity to gain both graphic and web design skills, and expand your exposure to different design jobs and the skills needed to make a pivot.