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Kelli Woodell Named to GDUSA’s 2026 People to Watch List

Date
9 Mar 2026
Author
Brandon
Kelli Woodell

Brandon’s own Kelli Woodell, Experience Designer, has been named one of GDUSA’s 2026 People to Watch, a national honor recognizing creative leaders who are shaping the future of design. With nearly a decade of multidisciplinary experience across branding, illustration, art direction, and digital design, Kelli continues to push the standard for thoughtful, user-centered creative at one of the industry’s most forward-thinking marketing agencies.

Since joining Brandon in 2022, Kelli has played a key role in elevating client work through strategic design and digital innovation. In 2025, she stepped into a newly formed experience-focused role, helping lead the agency’s UI and UX efforts and strengthening its digital strategy. Her work reflects a balance of craftsmanship and performance, blending artistic instinct with data-informed decision-making to create meaningful brand experiences.

Her recognition by GDUSA highlights her curiosity, creative integrity, and commitment to protecting the spirit of the design process in an increasingly automated world. Keep watching. Kelli is just getting started.

View her write-up and the full list of GDUSA’s 2026 People to Watch here.

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