DE SOTO, KS, April 14, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Orion Kinkaid has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Kinkaid has established a distinguished career in application development and design for mobile and web platforms, earning recognition as an expert in the field. Currently, he serves as Principal Product Designer for HyVee, where he drives UX strategy across Hy-Vee's digital ecosystem, ensuring its products are cohesive, scalable, and built around real customer needs. He also works cross-functionally to influence product direction, elevate design quality, and deliver experiences that improve both customer trust and business performance. In this capacity, Mr. Kinkaid continues to shape the digital landscape through innovative solutions and strategic leadership.

In 2025, Mr. Kinkaid was selected as a featured judge for the American Advertising Awards by the American Advertising Federation, reflecting his standing within the creative community. He also actively mentors young designers through ADPList, a free mentorship program, a role he has held since 2022. His commitment to mentorship is further demonstrated by his certifications from adplist.org, including 100 mentorship sessions in 2025, 3,000 mentorship minutes in 2023, 1,000 mentorship minutes in 2022 and 500 mentorship minutes in 2022.

From 2024 to 2025, Mr. Kinkaid contributed as principal product designer at Tallwave in Arizona, where he led product design initiatives and collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful digital products. Before this role, he was a lead product designer at Garmin in Kansas from 2022 to 2024, and a senior product designer from 2021 to 2022. During his tenure at Garmin, Mr. Kinkaid played a key role in enhancing user experience across multiple platforms.

Between 2020 and 2021, Mr. Kinkaid served as director of design at Sifted in Missouri, overseeing creative direction and user experience strategy. He was previously director of user experience at Social Driver from 2019 to 2020, where he managed digital projects focused on client engagement and satisfaction.

Mr. Kinkaid's earlier career includes significant contributions at VML (now VMLY&R), where he held several positions: associate creative director from 2016 to 2018; senior art director from 2014 to 2016; art director from 2010 to 2012; associate art director from 2009 to 2010; and studio designer from 2008 to 2009. Notably, during his time as lead designer at VML, collaborating with McKinsey Consulting on Sprint in 2016, he played a pivotal role in leading the world's largest digital transformation project. This initiative marked a major milestone in the telecommunications industry.

From 2012 to 2014, Mr. Kinkaid was interactive art director at MMGY Global, where he developed engaging digital campaigns for travel and hospitality clients. Earlier roles include graphic designer at Flory Design in Kansas from 2007 to 2008 and graphic design intern at Flory Design from 2006 to 2007.

Among his most notable achievements is designing the first iPhone application for Southwest Airlines, a project that garnered multiple design awards and set a new standard within the airline industry.

Mr. Kinkaid is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Institute of Graphic Arts Kansas City chapter, the User Experience Professionals Association Kansas City chapter and the Woodworkers Guild. These affiliations reflect his dedication to advancing industry standards and fostering professional growth within the design community.

His academic background includes earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in design and visual communications from the University of Kansas in Lawrence in 2007. He also completed coursework in graphic design at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park in 2003. The foundation provided by these institutions has been instrumental in shaping his approach to creative problem-solving and innovation throughout his career.

Mr. Kinkaid attributes his success to having good people in his life and being fortunate to have had strong mentors throughout his professional journey. The guidance he received from mentors who answered questions and provided support has been invaluable. Additionally, building lasting friendships across various workplaces has contributed significantly to his achievements. Inspired by these experiences, Mr. Kinkaid is dedicated to giving back by mentoring emerging designers through ADPList.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Mr. Kinkaid is deeply committed to community engagement and volunteerism. He is heavily involved with the local chapter of the youth organization 4H alongside his family, participating in various community initiatives that foster leadership and service among young people.

Born in Kansas City, Mr. Kinkaid enjoys mentoring young designers and golfing and woodworking in his free time. He is devoted to his spouse Kate and their two children, Parker and Teddy.

Looking ahead, Mr. Kinkaid aspires to lead design at the executive level within an organization, with a focus on managing teams and developing talent rather than on direct design work. He is currently training in the integration of artificial intelligence into the creative process and seeks to harness its potential for future innovation in design.

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