I Heart
Design for the Arts
Client References
& Notes From Collaborators
Nicole Richards
Owner at ORIJIN STONE
“Karen has been a joy to work with. Her seemingly unshakable patience along with her diligence, vast knowledge and skill is a true privilege to have on our side. She truly is a rare jewel. I don’t know of any other person who can offer as much as she can in terms of conceptualization from scratch all the way through to production.”
Kevin McCarthy
Owner at Mend Therapy
“Things are settling out as we get more into our processes and the website itself has been a dream. It’s beautiful and is the center of what feels like a solid start to this business. We appreciate the collaboration, patience and support you’ve offered in addition to your talent and aesthetic.”
Kristin Hamaker
Owner at Goosefoot Kitchen
“Through regular strategy sessions with Karen I have had the opportunity to continuously refine my website, brand, and business philosophy. It is a true collaborative exercise that has made a world of difference for me.”
David Simmer
Lead/Senior Software Engineer, Designer
Technical Co-Founder at Simmer Inc
“Karen and I have worked together for 10 years building websites, apps, and email campaigns. Each project she proposes has been meticulously planned so that I can easily approve or adjust project needs from budget to build. She seamlessly folds me into the strategic conversation to address the unique needs of each project. Working with Karen is just plain enjoyable! She’s collaborative, manages projects well, and asks the right questions. Her insight into each project is thorough and detail-oriented, from design and functionality to architecture and user experience. She bridges a critical gap between client and coder, making the process smooth with good communication all the way through the project.
There is an art to knowing when creativity and innovation will benefit a project, and when strong, simple design will achieve the most impact. Karen’s awareness of this balance, and her ability to place trust in the expertise brought by her team, has always led to good outcomes and happy clients. I recommend Karen as a designer, strategic thinker, and project manager for projects of all sizes, in particular, projects that need a leader who can offer compelling insight into engagement.”
Roxanne Theony
Owner at Theony Design
“Karen is a great problem-solver. When working with others she first considers who they are and how they work before addressing their project. I look forward to many years of inspiring collaboration with her.”
Wendy Lewis
Stylist, Set Designer & Musician
“Karen is a rare and masterful blend of technical know-how and good design sense. Working with her was a joy. Her work was on time, on budget and beautifully executed.”