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Jack Starklauf

Chicago, IL
United States

Contact

+1 815 600 2305
jstarklauf23@gmail.com
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Education

DePaul University | Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
Minor in UX/UI Design

2022 – 2026

Honors: Dean's List (Fall 2022-Present)

Cumulative GPA: 3.86

Skills

Design Software

Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe After Effects
Figma
Framer

Specialties

Editorial Design
Logo Design
Branding & Identity
Web Design
Social Media Design

Projects

POST— Capstone Showcase | Project Manager
Showcase Design Practicum | Winter 2026

Led 7-person design team creating complete visual identity for DePaul's senior showcase at Design Museum Chicago

Designed and built responsive website using Framer with integrated Instagram content strategy

Coordinated publication, animation, social media, merchandise, and web design teams to ensure brand consistency

Order and Expression Exhibition | Editorial Designer
Editorial Design | Fall 2025

Designed 24-page exhibition catalogue balancing rigid grid systems with expressive typographic moments

Managed complete print production process from concept through final delivery

Integrated visual hierarchy to guide readers through complex curatorial content

Centerline | Brand Identity System Designer
Visual Identity Systems | Fall 2025

Created comprehensive 37-page brand guidelines including logo design, typography system, and color strategy

Developed application examples across print collateral, digital platforms, and environmental graphics

Established usage rules and standards to maintain brand integrity across touchpoints

Jewel Osco | Brand Identity Redesign
Logo Design | Spring 2025

Redesigned logo and brand identity for major Midwest grocery chain

Selected as exemplary work and featured in course portfolio showcase