DESIGNs things to
tell meaningful stories

Rachel Hellgren

Rachel Hellgren designs across print and digital contexts, with work spanning branding, visual identity, editorial, products, environmental graphics, websites, and marketing materials. Her process is curious, reflective, and grounded in her empathic nature to deeply know and convey the human experience in her work.

With years of experience in design, teaching, and academic research, she is seasoned in thinking conceptually, holistically, and strategically, while being detail-oriented and systematic. Her passion lies in using the expressive qualities of form, color, texture, and type to tell stories and create meaningful experiences.

Currently, Rachel is enjoying making Shorbat Adas bil Hamod, listening to mixed playlists by Aquarium Drunkard, reading The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa, and watching Acapulco on Apple TV.

Photo by Garrison LeMasters

Contact
rachel.hellgren@gmail.com
LinkedIn

Education
Case Western Reserve University
MS, Design & Innovation in Management

Kent State University
MFA, Visual Communication Design

The Ohio State University
BA, Art History

Design Experience
Rachel Hellgren Design, LLC
2016-Present

Design Issues
2018-Present

Donnie Bell Design
2019

Good Fucking Design Advice
2013-2016

TEaching Experience
Miami University
2019-2025

Case Western Reserve University
2017-2018

Cleveland State University
2016

Kent State University
2014-2016

Photo by Garrison LeMasters