Kim Cardosi is the founding principal of Cardosi Kiper Design Group (CKDG), an experiential design firm, located in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, specializing in the design of wayfinding, exhibits, donor recognition and telling our client’s story.

Ms. Cardosi, established the firm in 2004, with the philosophy of developing “good design for good people”. Kim has directed the firm, building on long term “good” client relationships for large scale wayfinding programs. Her work spans over 40 years with Chicago’s largest medical centers, airports and universities. Prior to forming CKDG, Kim was a partner with Naughton & Associates, where she focused on the healthcare and airport wayfinding.

Ms. Cardosi graduated in 1978 from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, with a BFA in graphic design. She is a member of The Society for Experiential Graphic Design (SEGD), The International Sign Association and has served on the STA (Society of Typographic Arts) board of directors.

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