Kevin Coochwytewa acknowledges that his Indigenous Isleta Pueblo and Hopi heritage has inspired his lifelong appreciation for art and design. Being born into cultures with strong and important connections to the land and community has shaped his thought processes and enriched his client relationships. As an infant, his paternal grandmother named him Talwif’tiyo, which in Hopi means “Lightning Boy.” Kevin strongly believes that his name is a natural representation of his drive to create powerful work for his clients.

Growing up surrounded by art forms that hold deep layers of meaning and symbolism undoubtedly influenced Kevin’s artistic methods, aesthetics, and design execution. This, combined with an education in fine arts from the University of Arizona and years of working in senior creative roles, has provided him with the skills, confidence, and discipline to successfully manage a diverse array of projects under pressing deadlines. 

As art director and senior designer at the Heard Museum, an internationally recognized cultural and arts institution in Phoenix, Kevin played a critical role in building and maintaining the brand integrity of the museum across the board. This included producing innovative graphic work for the museum’s many cutting-edge exhibitions. 

In the creative director position for Native Peoples, a national consumer magazine with a readership of over 100,000, he planned and coordinated layouts for each issue, elevating the visual aesthetic of the bimonthly publication. Working closely with editors and staff, he created enticing, functional designs from cover to cover.  

Most recently, Kevin was the graphic design lead at Eighth Generation, a Seattle-based art and lifestyle brand. There, he played a key role in the company's product development, the design of wool blankets, and marketing and social media efforts. He also managed the launch of the company's revamped online shop and website. 

In addition to his design work, he is a proud board member of the Hopi Education Endowment Fund (HEEF), which grows and protects financial resources to provide every Hopi tribal member with the opportunity to pursue their educational endeavors. 

Kevin's outlook as a versatile creative professional and collaborator is to maintain a high standard of excellence and have fun doing the work. His process always involves pushing boundaries and going above and beyond to exceed his clients’ expectations.