PAUL VIOLA
DESIGN DIRECTOR | As a design director, Paul utilizes his experiences from New York City as a creative director for more than half a dozen magazines. Paul relocated to Aspen in 1998 to pursue his passion for the outdoors and to apply his talents in a less concrete environment. Coming from a background of classic graphic design, his work spans from branding to editorial, all with a strong emphasis on typography. Paul has studied graphic design and brand development in New York City and in Birmingham, England.
KATIE KISSANE VIOLA
DESIGN DIRECTOR | Katie specializes in visual identity design and brand strategy and has designed countless logos for organizations and businesses. Katie is a skilled and highly respected illustrator, and has applied her fine art sensibilities to her passion for typography and logo identity design. Katie’s design career began in NYC creating logos for the fashion industy after graduating with a full-scholarship BFA from Parsons School of Design in New York and Paris.
ALI RUBY
DEVELOPER | As a developer, Ali is excited to bring her creativity and passion for problem-solving into her work at KVD. From building library databases to custom eCommerce websites, she has extensive experience building solutions based on the needs and long-term goals of the brand.