K.MICHAEL STUDIO

Creating purposeful brand experiences where strategy meets artistry, to inspire lasting connections for your business.

welcome,

so glad you’re here.

meet the designer + Founder

Welcome to a values-driven creative studio where strategy meets stunning design, tailored to elevate your brand with purpose and impact.

Kristen's 10+ years running K.Michael Jewelry, combined with her background in psychology and over 500 hours of professionally coaching clients, give her a unique perspective on human-centered design. She blends creative problem-solving and visual storytelling to craft experiences that spark emotion and create change.

Kristen's unique left-brain, right-brain approach ensures each project resonates with your audience, staying fresh and impactful through her love of learning, creative experimentation, and keen eye for style. Her passion for collaboration ensures every design is crafted with care and purpose. Inspired by nature and driven by a commitment to helping small businesses thrive, Kristen is here to support you every step of the way.

Step into the studio—together, we’ll bring your vision to life!

we help purposeful brands connect, create, and elevate their business through thoughtful strategy & aesthetics…

It’s more than just a logo.

Learn about our services

  • Brand identity is the unique vibe, look, and voice of your business that tells your story and makes you unforgettable.

  • Brand strategy is the backbone of successful branding, laying the foundation for growth and connection—and as an experienced coach, Kristen creates the space to help you define this with clarity and purpose.

  • Our collaborative logo design service guides you through the entire process, from concept development and brainstorming to crafting a distinctive design that reflects your brand’s values, personality, and mission.

  • Custom marketing collateral tailored to your business needs, helping you engage your audience and elevate your brand with every piece.

  • Get a clean, simple website designed to showcase your brand online and make a lasting impression with ease. Website audits also available.

  • Not seeing what you need but looking for design and creative support? Customized packages and projects are available….let’s chat.

  • "Working with Kristen on my brand identity was a piece of cake! Delightful, fun, and insightful. The work went above and beyond."

    Connie, CEO & Founder

  • "Kristen took the time to really understand the heart & soul of my work to integrate my values and purpose into the designs she created. Kristen is now my go-to for all my creative needs as my business grows, including my book cover!"

    Karen, CEO & Author

  • "She took the time to really ​understand us as women owners, our target ​market and our brand. She was able to help us become ​more clear on our vision and message and her creative ​genius created designs that reflected that."

    Ashley & Jaclyn, Co-Founders & Educators

  • "Kristen's coaching helped me dig deeper into my strategy, and now I feel empowered to grow my practice with what she created. Giving me clarity and confidence with my brand messaging and content on linkedin, social, email, and my website."

    Trish, Small Business Owner

  • "Kristen is exceptionally talented at developing ​creative branding that connects ​your company to its target clients. Her ​background in coaching is unique and incredibly ​helpful because she asks insightful questions that ​lead to branding that is fully aligned with the ​goals of your company. ​She brings a fresh perspective to the design ​world."

    Hilary, CEO & Founder

  • "As a local coffee shop owner, I have so much on my plate and design is something I was happy to outsource. She is responsive, collaborative, SO creatively talented and she truly cares about her clients."

    Annie, Shop Owner & Business Owner

  • "KMichael Studio was fabulous to work with ​and created gorgeous Branded flyers for my ​business. If you are ​searching for someone to pull your brand ​together for the first time or a Brand ​Refresh, Kristen has your back and will deliver ​a gorgeous outcome!"

    Kim, CEO & Interior Deisgner

  • "She's got a creative eye, can translate a vision, ​and is very easy to work with. Kristen is reliable, ​professional, and honest and I'd recommend her to ​anyone who needs support with building their brand."

    Jess, CEO & Founder

  • "She really led me from start to finish and took the stress out of the website process. It's clear she understands that the job of a website is to SELL and convert ideal prospects into customers and she designs everything from that perspective."

    Kristen, CEO & Founder

Serving & supporting:
  • soloprenuers 
  • small to mid-sized businesses 
  • local bay area based companies
  • executive coaches
  • leadership coaches
  • consultants 
  • shop owners
  • health & functional medicine 
  • Rental properties 
  • educators & facilitators
  • authors
  • aesthetics companies
  • spa owners
  • stylists
  • makers & MORE

the process

  • Complimentary call with Kristen to discuss your project needs, learn more about your business, and projected project scope.

  • Live coaching and working session to establish and/or clarify a brand strategy that resonates- because your brand identity is way more than just a logo.

  • Moodboard(s) created for client to choose creative direction preference. Inspiration can be a collaborative effort, if desired, with input collected prior. Moodboards are always highly customized to each individual business.

  • This phase is where your brand is brought to life visually; with logos, colors, fonts, and brand assets. Creating a logo that resonates with the essence of your brand and business.

  • Live call to discuss designs, feedback, and identify iterations or revisions.

  • Design(s) are approved and all files are shared with the client!

  • Additional collateral or creative services rendered.

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