Lightning Kev
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Kevin Coochwytewa acknowledges that his Isleta Pueblo and Hopi heritage has inspired a 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. 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 a fine arts education 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 graphics work for the museum’s many cutting-edge exhibitions. 


In his eight years as creative director 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 retail 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 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 client expectations.

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CREATIVE DESIGN SERVICES


Art + Creative Direction


Branding 

Publication

Editorial

Exhibition Graphics

Environmental Graphics 


Signage

Packaging

Advertising

Marketing

CLIENTS + COLLABORATORS


APLA Health 

Arizona Office of Tourism

The Bay Foundation

Barrelhouse 101

Bombay Kitchen & Bar 

Cotton Blossom Gardens

Denver Art Museum

Downtown Ventura Partners


Early Warning Services, LLC

Eighth Generation

Eiteljorg Museum


Faust Gallery


First Americans Museum 

The Fralin Museum of Art

Google

Heard Museum


Heart & Soul Marketi

CLIENTS + COLLABORATORS


APLA Health 

Arizona Office of Tourism

The Bay Foundation

Barrelhouse 101

Bombay Kitchen & Bar 

Cotton Blossom Gardens

Denver Art Museum

Downtown Ventura Partners


Early Warning Services, LLC

Eighth Generation

Eiteljorg Museum


Faust Gallery


First Americans Museum 

The Fralin Museum of Art

Google

Heard Museum


Heart & Soul Marketing

Hook

Idyllwild Arts 

Kauffman & Associates, Inc.

King Galleries


Minneapolis Institute of Art

MudHead Soap & Skincare Co.


NABI (Native American Basketball Invitational) 

National Congress of American Indians

Native American Collections

National American Indian Court Judges Association

The Nature Conservancy

NORC at the University of Chicago

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture (MAC)

Oklahoma State University Museum of Art

PBS

Phoenix Indian Center

Portland State University

Project Antelope 

Pueblo of Isleta

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

7Skyline Environmental & Energy Consulting

Smithsonian Books

Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI)

Suquamish Museum


SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market


Tinhorn Consulting, LLC

Tohono O'odham Community College

University of Arizona

The University of Arizona Press

University of Minnesota Press

University of Washington

Upstander Project

Urias Communications

Virgil Ortiz Creations

Warm Springs Power & Water Enterprises

Washington Conservation Action

Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian

Wisdom of the Elders, Inc.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT


Eighth Generation, Graphic Design Lead

Native Peoples Magazine, Creative Director

The Sieb Organization, Senior Designer

Heard Museum, Art Director & Senior Designer

Sandhills Global, Lead Graphic Artist

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