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

Growing up surrounded by many art forms that carry various layers of symbolism and meaning has undoubtedly influenced the methods, execution, and aesthetic of his designs. This, combined with a formal education from the University of Arizona College of Fine Arts and years of experience working in senior creative roles, has provided him with the skills, confidence, and discipline to manage and produce a diverse range of projects under pressing deadlines. 

As the senior designer and graphics manager 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 role as creative director for Native Peoples, a national consumer magazine with a readership of over 100,000, he planned and coordinated the layout of each issue, elevating the visual aesthetic of the bimonthly publication. Working closely with editors and staff, he created enticing, functional designs for the newsstand magazine 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, wool blanket designs, and marketing and social media efforts. He managed the launch of Eighth Generation's new online shop and website and assisted with the demanding needs of shipping and receiving. 

Kevin's outlook as a well-rounded design 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 expectations.