Trusted by Leading Nonprofits
I’ve worked with organizations of all sizes, from advocacy powerhouses to small, mission-driven teams, to bring clarity and creativity to their communications.
Past Collaborations (via freelance, agency, and in-house roles)
Toys "R" Us, Global Green, Inwood House, the Joint Center, Tyra Banks, University of Miami, and more.
“We’ve worked with Karen on multiple large-scale design projects such as annual reports and national research reports. In every instance, Karen has kicked off the work with strong conceptual presentations that demonstrated her deep understanding of our field and of our thought leadership goals when it comes to design. Karen then remained flexible and open to feedback throughout the entirety of the design and editing process, making it easy for us to coordinate changes and improvements. We especially appreciate how fast Karen works and her close attention to detail to ensure copy accuracy throughout multiple rounds of edits. Our entire team knows and trusts Karen to deliver on-brand work that elevates our visual presence among our partners, influencers, and other key audiences.”
“Reaching out to Karen for help designing my “Her Helm” fine art portrait book was one of the best things I could have done for my book. Her creative genius saw into my thoughts and then came up with something that perfectly reflects how I want people to feel when holding this book. From the beginning, she was supportive and professional and had brilliant methods to get me to describe my goals so that she could do her magic.
It was an iterative process to create the final design, which was absolutely stunning. The cost of hiring an experienced designer was more than worth it. The entire book, inside and out, from the cover to the smallest interior details, looks amazing due to her skills. I’m grateful for everything she has done to elevate my book.”
Kickoff Meeting / Research Project Mood Boards
We will have an in-depth discussion about the project, target audience, and primary competitors. Following this initial research discussion, mood boards will be created and presented.
HOW WE WORK
Present Mood Boards / Initial Design Rounds
Initial project concepts and styles will be created using feedback from the kickoff meeting and mood boards. The primary project design will dictate the needs of any secondary designs.
Designs Finalized / Final Project Design Hand-Off
After reviewing feedback on the initial concepts, the selected design direction and any approved secondary projects will be finalized. Upon approval, files will be delivered to the client or printer, with support for paper selection, print production, and press checks as needed.