Kendall Denike

Welcome to my portfolio.

I’m Kendall — an award-winning designer based in Santa Cruz, CA.

I bring brands, products, and campaigns to life — combining bold visuals, thoughtful storytelling, and a full suite of creative skills across print + digital.

Let’s connect on LinkedIn or Instagram!

Founder, Creative + Marketing Director

Collective Santa Cruz*

• Santa Cruz , CA

• January ‘22 - Present

*Collective Santa Cruz is my design, marketing, and events studio… We’re all about having fun + bringing people together.

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🏆 “Santa Cruz’s New Business of the Year, 2023”

Event Series Branding

The Extra Tasty Tour: 5-part community event series themed around the FIVE unique taste profiles. 🍭🥨🍋🥬🍄

🏆 “Santa Cruz’s Favorite Maker Pop-Up Event, 2025”

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Kickstarter Campaign

Successfully funded at 115% of its goal! 💸 Branding, merch design, photo styling.

🏆 “Kickstarter ‘Project We Love,’ 2025”

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Branding, Packaging, Photo

Hot Melty Wax: a fire candle brand that smells like business. 🔥

“Buy them sooner rather than later” - Good Times

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Branding, Packaging, Photo

New cannabis line from Fog City Farms. The freshest flowers around. 💐

Food + Drink Collabs

Design, packaging, & photo styling for brand collaborations including beer, coffee, and more.

Senior Creative + Product Designer

Cartwheel

• Remote

• Sep '23 - Present

Senior Product Designer

Headspace

• San Francisco, CA

• October ‘21 - July ‘23

Senior Brand Designer

Ginger

• San Francisco, CA

• June ‘19 - October ‘21