Black and white portrait of a smiling woman with wavy hair, wearing a floral top, against a dark background.

Nice to meet you.
I’m Kristen.

I bring traditional design school training, freelance work and agency (big and small) experience to Poko Studio, a design and brand shop that takes on creative work of all kinds.

A computer monitor and two mobile screens displaying the Ohio Apples website, which features images of apples and orchards, with a map showing apple orchard locations in Ohio.
Two cans of La Colombe Hard Cold Brew Coffee, one vanilla and one black flavor, placed in a container with ice.

Select Skills & Experience

Brand Design

Logo Design
Visual Identity
Brand Guidelines
Rebranding

Print Design

Packaging Design
Marketing Collateral
Corporate Design
Event Materials
Publication Design

Digital Design

Website Design
Social Media Design
Email Marketing
Digital Advertising

Specialty

Illustration & Infographics
Lettering
Photoshoot Direction
Map-Making
Design Strategy

Don’t see it on the list? I’ve probably dabbled. Just ask!

I have over 17 years of experience building & launching successful brands and products.

 I’m well-versed in the entire creative process. I’m able to jump into any phase of a project; from the conceptual beginnings to production.

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Much of my work is in innovation and is proprietary to its owners, requiring special viewing permissions.

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Got a project idea, a collaboration in mind, or even a pro tip for curly hair? Let’s connect! Drop me a line—I’d love to hear from you!

Outline of the word 'Etsy' in stylized font on a black background.

I run a tiny Etsy empire and
the prints aren’t half-bad, which is a glowing endorsement in the art world!