Kristen Wienandt Medical Illustration & Graphic Design, Chicago

experience

photo of kristen Board Certified Medical Illustrator with Master of Associated Medical Sciences degree in biomedical illustration with accomplished skill in traditional and digital illustration techniques

Accomplished skill in publications layout and editorial design, scientific exhibit design and production, and pre-press/print production

Detail-oriented with the ability to oversee/produce several projects simultaneously

MedArtDesign
Huntley, IL
1990-Present

Operate independent freelance business, performing medical illustration and design services for a wide range of clients

Client List: American Medical Association; DePuy, Inc.; Elsevier; KaVo/Gendex Dental; Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins; Little, Brown & Co.; Medical Economics; Pearson Education; Princeton Review; Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center; Thieme; Times Mirror Higher Education; University of Illinois at Chicago; W.B. Saunders

Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center/Rush University
Chicago, IL 1990-2001

Illustrator/designer in large teaching hospital

Produce medical illustration for surgical, anatomical and patient education publications, presentations, textbooks and large scale exhibits

Design and layout hospital and university print materials, including brochures, newsletters, booklets, and patient education systems, and coordinate printing

Produce scientific exhibits from design to construction

University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
Master of Associated Medical Sciences in Biomedical Visualization

Ripon College, Ripon, WI
Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Art Minor

Best Overall Communications, Chicago Metro Area United Way Communications Contest, 1997

Certified Medical Illustrator, Association of Medical Illustrators, 1997-Present

First Place Poster Design, Chicago Metro Area United Way Communications Contest, 1996

Employee of the Year, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, 1995

First Place Poster Design, Chicago Metro Area United Way Communications Contest, 1994

Salon Award for Student Medical Line, Association of Medical Illustrators, 1990

Association of Medical Illustrators Member, 1990-Present

The CMI after my name means "Certified Medical Illustrator." To become certified, an illustrator must attend and graduate from one of six accredited masters programs in North America, or have comparable experience. Then a certification exam must be passed, after which a professional portfolio is submitted for Board review. To maintain certification, an illustrator must earn continuing education credits through approved classes and workshops. I earned my certified status in 1997.

policies

Jobs are priced based on complexity and time-frame. Rush work will be charged at a higher rate, as my schedule will be altered to accommodate your request. Generally, I can provide a quote based on the job specifications and a sample of illustration complexity. I often give a range of prices to cover simple, moderate and complex artwork.

Payment is due at the completion of the job, unless a long-term schedule is in place. In that case, I may request one-third up front, one-third mid-project, and one-third at completion.

Logos are priced at a flat rate, with additional hours charged for designing related pieces such as stationery, business cards, etc. If needed, I can act as liaison between client and printing/production vendors, supplying them with appropriate files or camera ready art and specifications.

Brochure design/layout jobs are estimated based on the time I believe the job will take. If excessive modifications or changes are made by the client once the job has begun, additional charges may be incurred.

Artwork copyright is retained by the artist, unless addressed during job initiation and priced accordingly. There are options available that allow the client the flexibility of reuse and the artist the option for resale. If the client buys the copyright along with the job, I retain rights to show the work in my portfolio.

I find my career very rewarding and have been fortunate in the opportunities I have received over the years. If you would like more information about the career and how to obtain the education required, please visit the Association of Medical Illustrators' website at www.ami.org.

Please feel free to email me at kristen@medartdesign.com or call 847-669-4742 for more information.Up to Top