Kristen Brittain

Kristen Brittain – Designer

Designer and Illustrator helping clients create memorable work that sparks joy and establishes a lasting relationship with their audience.

Overview

Illustrative Designer & Letterer.

Creating work that engages, sparks joy, and inspires positive impact!

I love what I do because it has been my experience that great design can reach past the clutter, across cultures, through generations and withstand time to influence the way people view and experience the world.

My first love is Illustration, particularly for young adult and children's books, but I also have a passion for art direction, lettering, and graphic design. Whatever the method, my desire is to create and execute thoughtful concepts that effectively engage others for a meaningful outcome and positive impact.

I have over 5 years of experience creating engaging book cover designs, interior book design and layouts, title treatments, supporting icons and illustrations, and more.

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Fiction
Middle Grade Picture Books
Languages
English

Work experience

Rebel Girls

Jun, 2020 — Dec, 2023 (over 3 years)
Designed over 30 books and covers, created supporting illustrations, and assisted in the managing and art direction of illustrators for Rebel Girls titles. In addition, created assets for print, digital, and trade marketing to support the products and campaigns.

Self-employed

Jun, 2020 — Present

Let Grow

Jul, 2019 — Jan, 2021 (over 1 year)
Design and illustration of activities, downloadable printables, and resources for parents seeking to engage their child and foster independence. Established a new brand style across all content including website, articles and publications, downloadable resources, marketing materials, and social.

ownerIQ

Dec, 2018 — Jan, 2020 (about 1 year)
Worked with Creative Director in developing marketing pieces, including internal and external print, online, and mobile advertisements and publications.

Portfolio

This Class Can Save the Planet

Tornio, Stacy

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Rebel Girls Celebrate Pride: 25 Tales of Self-Love and Community

Rebel Girls

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
Rebel Girls Rock: 25 Tales of Women in Music

Rebel Girls

Cover Design Book Interior Design
Quizzes for Rebel Girls

Rebel Girls

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: Baby's First Book of Extraordinary Women

Rebel Girls

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
Dear Rebel: 145 Women Share Their Best Advice for the Girls of Today

Rebel Girls

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
Notes to Share: Inspiring Tear-Out Messages for Every Bag, Backpack, and Lunchbox

Rebel Girls

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Rebel Girls Animal Allies: 25 Tales of Women Working with Wildlife

Rebel Girls

Illustration Book Interior Design
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Inspiring Young Changemakers

Harriton, Jess

Cover Design Book Interior Design

Kristen has 4 reviews

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Jessica S.

Jessica S.

Jun, 2025

Kristen was a delight to work with. She came up with several options and refined until we landed where we needed to be. She was creative and flexible with helpful ideas and a willingness to go with the flow when pieces of the project took longer than expected on my side. Would definitely collabor...
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Tom Y.

Tom Y.

Mar, 2025

Exceptionally talented! Kristen is a total pro, and I'm so grateful to have been able to work with her!
Patrick M.

Patrick M.

Dec, 2024

Working with Kristen was an absolute pleasure. She quickly understood the assignment and came back with amazing work! Thanks for bringing my project to life Kristen!
Kristen B.
Thank you Patrick! I loved the story and creative work we got to do together, hope to work together again soon!
Peter C.

Peter C.

Nov, 2024

You can't ask for a better collaborator than Kristen. She is professional, intuitive, and knowledgable to no end. Our project was no small feat, with many cooks in the proverbial kitchen, and she handled curveballs in a truly unflappable, gracious manner. She's also a wonderful communicator, g...
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