Karla Santi

Creative Director

Focuses on all aspects of design and implementation, including Web and interface design, usability and design strategy and project management.

What that job title means

I oversee the design practices at Blend to ensure that we are not only keeping up with trends and best practices, but also pushing their boundaries.

Relevant background and expertise

Was previously Interactive Media Director at Spectra Grafx Studios and started Santi Interactive from the ground up before creating Blend Interactive. Taught Web Design & Development at Morningside College for 3 years.

Education and certifications

Bachelors in graphic design with a minor in business from Morningside College in Sioux City, IA.

Conferences attended

Essential professional-related books

The A Book Apart series.

Other organizations

AIGA, South Dakota Advertising Federation.

Favorite movie

Never ask me any questions regarding movies because I never know the answer. No, I have not seen Dumb & Dumber.

The trend that will transform the Web within the next 5 years

It appears that animated GIFs are making a big comeback.

Childhood aspiration

Exactly what I am now, minus the web part (since that didn’t exist yet).

Guilty pleasure

Glass of wine and OK! Magazine.