what we do

Karier Design, a bay area graphic design firm, creates innovative communication materials for a wide range of clients. The firm services the diverse design needs of large corporations, small businesses and non-profit organizations. Established in 1992, projects include creating marketing and informational graphics, advertising and direct mail, corporate communications and identity systems, online and interactive media design, and consumer product marketing and packaging.

Nancy Karier

nk headshot3Principal designer, Nancy Karier works with clients to design collateral that supports strategic initiatives, seeking creative, yet appropriate solutions to each design project. Nancy pools her extensive network of professionals to complete each project, hiring and art directing designers, production assistants, copywriters, photographers, illustrators and printers. She has managed multiple workloads and tight budgets, and has an exceptional knowledge of digital production and the printing process. Prior to opening the firm, Nancy Karier worked in the field of visual communications in San Francisco as a Graphic Specialist for AT&T and Design Director for Studio Graphics, a design firm specializing in the health care field. Nancy has received numerous awards for design excellence, and is affiliated with the American Institute of Graphic Arts.

awards and exhibits

Library of Congress Permanent Graphic Design Collection
Communication Arts Design Award
AIGA Graphic Design USA Annual, Issues and Causes Exhibition
West Coast Show, Two Bronze Awards, Western Art Directors Club
Typographers International Association, Design Excellence Award
Annual Report 100 Show
Studio Magazine Annual, Merit Award
Pro Bono Foundation Award, HOW Magazine
Northern California ADDY, Gold Award
Gold Quill Excellence Award, International Association 
of Business Communicators
Legal Marketing Association Award