I'm Kurt Cunningham, a designer and developer focused on building thoughtful, content-driven digital experiences on WordPress.
I work with nonprofits, media organizations, and mission-driven teams to design and develop websites that are clear, resilient, and built to evolve. My approach blends strategy, UX, and front-end development, with an emphasis on systems that support both storytelling and scale.
Originally from Iowa, I've spent my career working across digital and print, helping organizations rethink how they communicate and connect with their audiences. Much of my work centers on translating complex ideas into structured, usable experiences, grounded in research, shaped by data, and refined through iteration.
Before Unrelated, I worked as a journalist and page layout designer. That foundation still informs how I approach every project. Break problems down, understand the audience, and build with intention. The goal isn't just to make something look good. It's to make it work clearly and effectively.
I've worked with organizations across clean energy, research, media, and advocacy, including the EFI Foundation, Current, Dare2tri, Urban Initiatives, BW Research, and the Center for News, Technology & Innovation. Each partnership has contributed to a growing system of tools and approaches that extend beyond any single project.
At Unrelated, those experiences shape how we think about our work. Every project starts with structure, clarity, and purpose, and grows into something designed to last.
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