Get to know Kristen
Kristen Thorne is a digital designer and illustrator dedicated to advancing progressive causes through creative, strategic storytelling. They specialize in crafting meaningful content that mobilizes communities, drives action, and amplifying voices too often left out of the conversation.
Experienced in the rush of election cycles, they have developed static and animated assets for all types of digital campaigns, rapid response donor initiatives, advertising, and organic social. Their work focuses on taking complex policy issues and urgent moments into accessible, emotionally resonant designs that inspire engagement and action. Kristen collaborates across strategy, video, and creative teams to ensure every visual element reflects a campaign’s message, values, and audience. Before PCH, Kristen became well versed in publishing, illustration, branding and product design.
Kristen’s work is guided by the belief that design is not just about aesthetics. It’s a tool for empowerment, empathy, and impact. They are passionate about using art and design to help progressive campaigns tell authentic stories, uplift marginalized voices, and build lasting change!