Kailie Parrish is an accomplished interactive designer with a wealth of experience in creating visually striking websites for a range of high-profile brands. With a background that includes four years as an Associate Creative Director at Upperquad in San Francisco, Kailie is an expert in combining beautiful aesthetics with sharp systems thinking to deliver memorable digital experiences. She has worked with leading companies like Google, Patagonia, and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, and is now building a top-tier design team at Klarna's Stockholm headquarters.

Originally from Ohio, Kailie has traveled the world and worked in a variety of creative roles. She studied graphic design and book arts at the Maryland Institute College of Art, and has also completed coursework in Art History at Studio Arts College International. Kailie has previously served as a Jury Member at The FWA, and has also held positions as Art Director, Senior Designer, and Junior Art Director at various design firms.

In her free time, Kailie enjoys spending time with her dogs at the local park and shopping at her favorite store, Grandpa. She has fully embraced the Stockholm culture, adopting the fika routine and incorporating Swedish phrases into her vocabulary.