ARTIST + VISUALIST + STRATEGIST

(and also lots of tlc)
ARTIST + VISUALIST + STRATEGIST

strategic, eye-catching design that works as good as it looks!

Our approach to design is daring but intentional. Every project starts with extensive research and strategy—the foundation that informs each subsequent decision in her creative process.
what we're about
Our approach to design is daring but intentional. Every project starts with extensive research and strategy—the foundation that informs each subsequent decision in her creative process.
nice to meet you!

nice to meet you!

Why a former ballet dancer makes a fab designer:
believes that every element matters
has obsession with geometric lines
quickly spots patterns
toggles between big-picture vision and tiny details
loves classical music (that’s got to count for something, hasn’t it?)
always thinking about the audience
always raising the bar
used to a steady stream of feedback and adapting on the spot
talented at conveying mood.
has rhythm.
high pain tolerance








KAtie Rideout


If you’re looking for a collaborator with a wide purview—she's your girl!.
is a former ballet dancer turned brand identity designer. She earned a MA in graphic in web design from Minnesota College of Art and Design before launching her career in visual branding and creative direction. Katie is an artist who dabbles in large-scale portraiture (and small scale, abstract experiments).
If you’re looking for a collaborator with a wide purview—she's your girl!.
If you’re looking for a collaborator with a wide purview—she's your girl!.




We’re a full-service creative studio based in Milwaukee, WI. We specialize in brand identity, packaging and print design for consumer-focused brands in the CPG, lifestyle, and hospitality spaces.
welcome to
kr design studio

welcome to
kr design studio

