I’m Kyla!
I’m an artist, designer, and educator who is interested in how digital tools, political economy, and playful making can intersect in meaningful ways. I live in Brooklyn, New York, but I am from North Providence, Rhode Island. I cook a mean mushroom risotto.
Commercially, I practice design under my studio moniker, Patio. I mostly work with individuals and organizations to build visual identities that align to their values. I also design for film and produce books.
As an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at St. John’s University, I encourage students to explore vernacular histories and socially responsive design outcomes. My pedagogical research focuses on accessible tools and the tension between craft and optimization.
Want to chat? Get in touch.
Commercially, I practice design under my studio moniker, Patio. I mostly work with individuals and organizations to build visual identities that align to their values. I also design for film and produce books.
As an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at St. John’s University, I encourage students to explore vernacular histories and socially responsive design outcomes. My pedagogical research focuses on accessible tools and the tension between craft and optimization.
Want to chat? Get in touch.