Kiya Appling

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Kiya The Digital Gurl is a...

Blerd, a self-employed web designer, a functioning social media addict, a lover of the “interwebs”, most things related to digital media and technology.

As the lead pixel pusher at United Pixel Pushers, I am extremely passionate and skilled at designing websites. My company provides small businesses with a budget friendly connection to their customers through development services for digital (web and mobile) solutions, such as websites, branding and social media marketing.
I am one of five founding members of BKS1 Radio; where I contribute to the development of strategic plans, content distribution, social media, content creation, custom branded content and initiatives across all of Best Kept Secrets Ent LLC / BKS1 Radio’s digital and social channels.
My latest project include co-founding uPonder “a tech start-up that helps other tech start-ups Start Up” and BSTEM a community base project that will highlight people of color participating in STEM fields.

  • Work
    • United Pixel Pushers
  • Education
    • Art Institute of Philadelphia