# Susan Kare

> Design Architect at Niantic Spatial

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/susankare

Designed the fonts, icons and other graphic elements at Apple for the original Macintosh computer, and subsequently developed icons, logos, and other images for hundreds of clients (from startups to Fortune 500 companies) that include Microsoft, IBM, and Facebook. Enjoy collaborating on user interface graphics and creative projects.

## Work Experience
### Design Architect @ Niantic Labs
Jan 2021 – Present | San Francisco, California, United States

### Product Designer, textiles @ Areaware
Jan 2014 – Present
Designer of retail products featuring pixellated elements

### Partner @ Kare Prints
Jan 2011 – Present | San Francisco, CA
Kare Prints produces signed and numbered, limited edition Susan Kare icon prints.

### Creative Director @ Pinterest
Jan 2015 – Jan 2021

### Partner @ Susan Kare Design
Jan 1989 – Jan 2015

### Creative Director @ General Magic
Jan 1990 – Jan 1995

### Creative Director @ NeXt, Inc.
Jan 1986 – Jan 1989

### Creative Director @ Apple Computer
Jan 1982 – Jan 1986


## Education
### MA in Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Fine Arts
New York University

### Bachelor of Arts - BA in summa cum laude
Mount Holyoke College


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/susan-kare-92058951
- Portfolio: http://kareprints.com

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Last updated: 2026-04-13