About KiyViz

KiyViz is a design studio that creates and collaborates on content & visual planning for brands and creative projects.

In other words, KiyViz uses design to tell stories.

Hi!I'm Derek Kiy.

I'm a multi-media designer and creator of KiyViz.
Derek Kiy
I've been creating visual media since a small child and started my career as a designer over a decade ago.

During that time, I've worked in a variety of sectors but found a love for non-fiction, museums, and cultural institutions.

Learning is one of my favorite things to do; using design to make learning easier for others is my passion.
1.

Researcher & Scholar

Well-seasoned researcher and note-taker.

I have a B.A. in Political Science with a concentration in International Relations from Oberlin College.
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Artist & Designer

Life-long creative and visualizer.

I have made art with physical media since a small child, have used the Adobe Creative Suite since a tween, and started my design career as a young adult.  
3.

Content Coordinator

Experienced sleeves-up production assistant.

I am comfortable orchestrating the behind-of-scenes work of developing content, getting stakeholders to agree, and then getting into the gory details of getting it done. Sometimes, creative projects require licensing paperwork and spreadsheets.
4.

Enthusiastic Nerd

Life-long learner and easy-excited nerd.

While learning is often a means to an end, I personally love the process. I am a voracious consumer of information and enjoy reading, documentaries, podcasts, and conversations with others. I'm happiest when learning something new.

Expertise& Services.

Cultural Interpretation

Exhibition Planning

Do you have a story that you want to turn into an exhibition? Kiyviz can help you plan it. 

Kiyviz has experience working within complex interdisciplinary team environments to execute on regional and international exhibitions. Kiyviz can coordinate content and graphic design and work with your fabricator or architectural team to deliver an engaging, story-rich exhibition that visitors will remember and talk about.

Content Development

Do you have a story that needs some help with the details?

Kiyviz can provide research and writing assistance for your story. Develop a communication strategy that is story first and medium-agnostic.

Asset Acquisition & Licensing

Does your story have assets that exist but need to be acquired?

Kiyviz can research options and then coordinate image licensing on your behalf. Leverage Kiyviz’s experience acquiring image licensing from both institutional and informal sources from around the world.

Review & Professional Critique

Do you need a fresh set of eyes to review your current project?

Kiyviz can provide an additional source of critique that is seasoned in both big-picture thinking and detail-oriented execution.

Design & Branding

Identity Analysis

Do you need help figuring out where your story fits?

Kiyviz can help you parse the noisy world of visual-identity within your niche. Kiyviz can provide design analysis and research of your niche.

Identity Systems

Do you need help developing your story’s identity?

Kiyviz can create a clear and unique identity that will stick in the minds of your audience. You will leave with all the graphic assets (and guidelines!) you need to support your vision.

Digital Graphics

Does your story need a picture that’s worth a thousand words?

Kiyviz can create production-ready graphics for your digital story projects such as your website, ad campaigns, social media posts, or video edits. Kiyviz’s custom graphics can give your story an edge to cut through the current norms of ultra-high-volume generated imagery.

Print Graphics

Does your story need to exist in the real physical world?

Kiyviz can work with your fabricator or printer to design high-quality prints to entrench your story in the physical world. Ensure your story remains concise, legible, and aesthetic with a custom Kiyviz print design.

Cut through the noise.

Make your story memorable.

How pricing works
Contact for a free quote.
Contact KiyViz for a free consultation for your project.

Your project's timing, complexity, and scope will be evaluated to provide you with a quote.
Open to short or long term projects.
Get in touch; it's free :)
Let's get started!
How payment works
Adaptable.
KiyViz requires an upfront deposit of 50% the quoted project cost to begin work on your project. The remainder is due upon delivery.

Long-term projects can be divvied into milestone payments on a case-by-case basis.
Interpretive Planning
Identity Analysis
Identity Creation
Museum Exhibits
Print Projects
Interpretive Planning
Brand Analysis
Brand Creation
Museum Exhibits
Print Projects
Interpretive Planning
Brand Analysis
Brand Creation
Museum Exhibits
Print Projects

FAQ

Here's a collection of frequently asked questions with answers. If you still have lingering questions, please reach out!
What is the overlap between branding and exhibits? What do companies and museum have in common?

KiyViz's niche is visual storytelling. Both businesses and cultural institutions need to compete in the marketplace of saturated visual noise to create a memorable story that will stick with a viewer.

Both businesses and museums need viewers to learn new information. In each case, time is of the essence because attention is fleeting.

Given that the same skillset can help both markets, KiyViz serves both client-bases and is uniquely well suited to projects that dip a toe into both worlds.

What languages do you speak?

Kiyviz operates primarily in American English,  pero también tenemos experiencia con proyectos bilingües y en Español

How long does a project take?

Project timelines can vary widely depending on the scope of work and availability for communication.

A proposed project schedule is provided with every quote.

Where / when do you operate?

Kiyviz is based in Escondido, CA and operates on Pacific Standard Time (GMT-08). Most work occurs remotely, but if an in-person meeting is desired travel can be arranged.