K.MICHAEL STUDIO

making purpose-driven businesses look as good as their intentions. 
because good work deserves great branding.
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welcome,

so glad you’re here.


meet the designer + Founder

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

Kristen's 10+ years running K.Michael Jewelry, combined with her background in educational psychology, corporate recruiting, and clocking over 700 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!


transforming coaches, consultants, and service-based businesses into unforgettable brands through design that evokes emotion & strategy that drives connectioN.

It’s more than just a logo.

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Learn about our services

  • This work blends the vibe, look, and voice of your business into a story that makes you unforgettable.

    • Brand Identity – Shaping the voice, values, and personality that set you apart and resonate with your audience.

    • Visual Identity – Designing the logos, colors, type, and style that make your brand instantly recognizable.

    From concept and brainstorming to polished design, we create a distinctive identity that reflects your values, personality, and mission.

  • Rebranding gives your business a fresh visual identity and voice, helping you stand out, stay relevant, and connect with your audience in new, exciting ways.

  • 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.

  • Get a clean, modern, and aligned Squarespace website designed to showcase your brand online and make a lasting impression with ease. *Website audits are also available.

  • Marketing materials designed just for your business, crafted to engage your audience and elevate your brand at every touchpoint. From branded templates and one-pagers to custom decks, ebooks, curriculum, merch, and more.

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

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Who we serve:

  • executive coaches
  • leadership coaches
  • consultants 
  • soloprenuers 
  • small to mid-sized businesses 
  • aesthetics companies
  • med spas & spa owners
  • retail shop owners
  • health & functional medicine 
  • Rental properties 
  • educators & facilitators
  • authors
  • stylists
  • makers & MORE

values matter.

CONNECT

Connect authentically → Design that builds genuine relationships with your ideal clients

CREATE

Create with intention → Visual storytelling that amplifies your mission, not just your message

ELEVATE

Elevate your impact → Professional polish that matches the good you're putting into the world

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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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