Hello!
My name is Anika Khan and I’m a graphic designer in Orlando, FL.
I was born in Bangladesh, raised in South Florida, and graduated from University of Florida with a BFA in Graphic Design. I’m currently the Senior Brand Development Designer at HTV Design, for Hearst Television. This is a very important, fancy job.
When I’m not making cool things for your viewing pleasure, I’m baking or reading Wikipedia articles about horror movies I’m too scared to watch.
Look in my bag of tricks
Illustration
Flat icons, storyboarding, character design, hand-drawn typography, informational graphics, etc. You name it, and I’ll draw it.
User Experience
My design goal is always to start with research and then focus on accessibility, clarity, and ease of use for the end user.
User Interface
Form follows function. I want to make beautiful, straightforward forms that take you only where you want to go.
Copywriting
Is your normal copywriter locked in the trunk of a car somewhere? I can step in and help with copy in the meantime!
Print & Preflight
Printing mistakes are costly. I have over a decade’s worth of experience and deep paranoia guiding my precision in file prep.
Client Relations
I believe in asking questions, being kind and professional, working hard to meet deadlines, and of course, bringing donuts.
Education
B.F.A. in Graphic Design
University of Florida | Gainesville, FL
Graduated with high honors in April, 2010
Experience
HTV Design at Hearst Television
Senior Brand Development Designer
Winter Park, FL (02/17 – Present)
HTV Design is the centralized design hub of Hearst Television, supplying both news and promotional graphics for 32 local news stations around the United States. As the senior brand development designer, I focus on new brands and long term strategy for the full roster of television stations.
Mad Studios
Art Director
Ft Lauderdale, FL (12/12 – 2/17)
Mad Studios is a mid-sized marketing firm with a philosophy of direct relationships between the creative team and clients. My range of projects included brand development, and the design of apps, websites, packaging, logos, and both print and digital marketing materials.
Great Big Circle
Graphic Designer
Maitland, FL (6/10 – 12/12)
Great Big Circle specializes in branding and strategic marketing for a variety of clients such as the Orlando Magic, HTCdev, and Harley Davidson. I worked on a number of high profile projects that included web design, illustration, branding, environmental graphics, packaging, and app design.
Harn Museum of Art
Graphic Design Intern
Gainesville, FL (01/09 – 12/09)
The Harn Museum of Art is located near the University of Florida. I worked in the PR/marketing department, creating promotional materials for upcoming exhibitions and fundraising content for donors and museum members.
Freelance graphic design & illustration
(2008 – present)
My clients include the University of Central Florida, Rusty Quill LLC, and the Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts in Orlando.