Your brand means a lot to you;
it means a lot to me, too.
it means a lot to me, too.
Hi, my name is Kirstie (Keer-stee), and small businesses and local communities are really special to me. I’m glad to have finally found my place in the small business ecosystem as a designer and marketer.
I was an elementary teacher for six years trying to make it a good fit before realizing it wasn’t for me. I started freelancing as an SEO content writer for a B2B corporation while studying to earn a second bachelor’s.
After leaving teaching, I earned a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s degree in Publishing. I took the skills I learned, including writing, marketing, typography, and Adobe InDesign, and found a marketing job in educational publishing. I was set. Or so I thought.
I was laid off.
Then came the most unexpected, out-of-left-field, amazing career pivot I had, honestly, never imagined for myself.
I built a website for my book blog. Then I built a website for a family member. Then I built a website for my husband’s friend who owns a barbershop.
I took everything I learned in my professional and educational experience (writing, marketing, typography, designing social graphics, SEO knowledge, and more), paired that with my fast-growing web design skills, and decided to build a marketing and brand design studio for small businesses.
Small businesses and local organizations run on heart and soul with a story to tell, and I have the strategic tools to help them tell their stories.
I am thrilled to help small businesses
and local communities tell their stories in a digital space with
.
“Very Proud of the Logos”
“Once she created my new logo suite, it feels like the visuals now have substance and now the visuals are relevant to my brand. I am definitely very proud of the logos and the way they came out.”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Oscar H., OCM Masonry
“Yoda Would Have Loved These”
“As Yoda said, ‘Do or do not, there is no try.’ And Kirstie Kibbe Design really did it. I love my new, retro-inspired logo and already had t-shirts printed…… Yoda would have loved these Porter’s Fence Co. logos.”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Kevin K., Porter’s Fence Co.
My professional path hasn’t been a straight line, but every step has taught me something valuable about storytelling. I’m so thankful my journey brought me here. I can’t wait to help you grow the story of your brand.
Kirstie Danielle | Founder, Brand Strategist, and Designer
When I’m not working, you can find me…
enjoying quality time with my toddler reading or playing,
going with my toddler to watch my husband golf,
drinking coffee from my favorite Snoopy mug,
or reading a good murder mystery or banned book.
7 random facts about me
I like my coffee with almond milk but love white cheddar cheese and queso.
I have a small bookstagram account where I share bookish content, including books, local bookstores, local coffee shops, and more.
My favorite contradictory absolute is “never say never.”
I buy and listen to records. I love how nostalgic they are. I buy newer music and classics, too.
My favorite musicians are DJO, Vampire Weekend, Noah Kahan, Waxahatchee, Sombr, and Olivia Dean.
My husband, toddler, and I share a love of all things Snoopy! I’ve loved Snoopy since childhood.
I’m a Virgo & Enneagram 4! My Virgo side shows in my attention to detail while my Enneagram 4 side comes out in all my creative processes.
Do we have anything in common?
Let me know on socials!
Find me @kirstiekibbedesign on Instagram and Pinterest.
Ready to share the story behind your brand?