Like many journalists, I used to think art was something that took up space that could be better used for words. Thanks to Katherine, I learned that a well-designed page can not only draw in readers, but strengthen the power of a piece of writing. She values good journalism and uses her skills to make it even better.
Graphic design isn't for the faint of heart. You have to both assert your vision and bow to the inclinations of your clients. Kat walks this line with grace. She is always a pleasure to work with.
Topaz Design was the perfect partner when our newspaper decided to create a new magazine division. Kat Topaz brought the magazine knowledge we needed along with a newspaper-production sensibility we wanted. The firm's creativity is astounding and resulted in upscale products that readers and advertisers love. Plus they are fast, collaborative and responsive.
We asked Kat to do the impossible: Create a new design for the Bay Guardian that was bold, striking, consistent with our mission and different from anything else in the alternative press. And we gave her exactly two months to do it. We (along with our readers and advertisers) are thrilled with the results. (Oh: And she was a pleasure to work with. As an editor who has dealt with lots of designers over 20 years, I don't say that lightly.)