Jackson Kruse

Jackson Kruse is an independent graphic designer and design historian based in Los Angeles.

info@jacksonkruse.com
@jacksonkrusestudio

C.V.

Education

M.A. History of Design
Royal College of Art
London, UK
2027

B.S. Journalism, Sociology
Northwestern University
Evanston, US
Cum Laude
2025

Experience

Independent Designer
Self-Titled Studio
Los Angeles, US
Active

Studio Design Intern
Club Studio
Los Angeles, US
2025

Graphic Design Resident
TaxStatus
Chicago, US
2024

Design Specialist Intern
Aon
Chicago, US
2024

Graphic Design Intern
Los Angeles 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games (LA28)
Los Angeles, US
2023

Graphic Design Intern
Marquee Sports Network
Chicago, US
2022

Services

Brand Identity
Art Direction
Information Design
Logotypes
Print and Layout
Mapmaking
Wayfinding

Collaboration

Club Studio
Holiday Studio
Long Weekend
MSCHF

Recognition

William H. Exum Award (H.M.)
Northwestern University
Evanston, US
2024

STA 100 (Shared)
Society of Typographic Arts
Chicago, US
2021

Last Updated February 2026

Selected Work, Index

Arena

A group of brands that operates at the intersection of media, technology, and entertainment, Arena delivers expertise in diverse sectors of the business world.

Case Study

Los Angeles Metropolitan

A city that dismantled one of the greatest streetcar networks ever built deserves a second chance. This speculative project is an imagined expansion of LA's rail system, branded from the map out.

Case Study

TaxStatus

A one-of-a-kind IRS account monitoring platform TaxStatus helps financial professionals and the clients they serve, this startup required a clarified brand and a lasting infrastructure.

Case Study

2026