Writing

Let me tell you what I earn — how can we overturn salary secrecy?
"How much do you earn?" Theoretically a simple question. But in practice? It's not so straightforward. As a junior, you're pretty candid amongst your peers. "Does this sound right to you?" Comparison is often... Read more
Written for If You Could Jobs

Are you using gendered language in the studio?
Language has been evolving since the dawn of time, with words going in and out of fashion (or even into extinction) to match the climate. We’re witnessing one of those shifts right now, only it’s conscious... Read more
Written for CreativeBloq

Mentoring’s for life (not just for uni)
It’s important to be humble as a designer. Pretty soon after leaving the security of university, you realise that the learning doesn’t end there. It’s probably what keeps the job so interesting... Read more
Written for Creative Review
Press

Design By Women
Interview—Why discussion and debate on key issues affecting people working in the creative industries is important and how this led to her new podcast series. Read the article
Interviewed by Mary Hemingway

Creative Boom
Podcast—Katie Cadwell on her new role at DesignStudio and why starting a new life is so liberating. Listen to the episode
Interviewed by Katy Cowan

Creative Lives—In Progress
Interview—Give each project 100 percent: Senior designer Katie Cadwallader describes her journey at Supple Studio. Read the article
Interviewed by Indi Davies

Computer Arts
Feature—Fighting for Gender Equality. Learn about the range of measures creatives are taking to help bring balance to the design industry — and what work still needs to be done. Read the article
Interviewed by Rosie Hilder

Creative Boom
Feature—Katie Cadwell on finding her true calling through Myspace and why it’s a great time to be a woman in design. Read the article
Interviewed by Katy Cowan
About
Katie Cadwell is a multidisciplinary graphic designer. Working with brands worldwide—combining writing, strategic thinking, art direction and motion.
Currently freelancing as a Design Director at How&How. Previously Koto & DixonBaxi.
Full time at DesignStudio & Supple Studio. Founder of The NDA Podcast.
Passionate about equity in the industry, mentoring & education. Contributor to publications like Creative Review, Design Week, Creative Boom. Speaking on podcasts, panels & events.
Awards
D&AD Pencil (x2)
D&AD Impact White Pencil
Design Week Rising Star
RSA Design Award
Brand Impact Awards
Transform Awards
D&AD Impact White Pencil
Design Week Rising Star
RSA Design Award
Brand Impact Awards
Transform Awards
2020
2019
2018
2014
Various
Various
2019
2018
2014
Various
Various