about
the
STUDIO
bba, mact
Kathlyn Jarvis
lead designer
Kathlyn is a designer and brand strategist dedicated to leaving every project more beautiful than she found it.
With degrees in Business and a Masters of Arts & Communications Technology, she brings a unique blend of business acumen and creative expertise to her work, crafting thoughtful, strategic branding that empowers her clients. Since her first design projects in 2016, Kathlyn has built a business rooted in the belief that impactful, artful solutions grow from authentic relationships and a deep understanding of her clients' needs. Each brand she creates is a personal investment, designed as a toolkit that resonates with audiences and expresses each client’s unique style.
A type-b mom of four (including two wild twins), a wife to Greg, and a master multitasker, Kathlyn is the visionary behind the studio. If she’s not designing, she might have her hands digging in her cut flower garden, be listening to a not-educational podcast (ie. Giggly Squad or Smartless), or sipping a glass of Sauvignon Blanc.
the Studio
the story behind
After my first son was born in 2016, I sought to combine my business background with my passion for creativity, starting with design projects for friends and family. As my skills grew, so did my business.
Today, my superpower lies in blending design and business expertise to craft visual brand identities that resonate with your audience and reflect your unique style. Every project is a personal investment, with the goal of equipping you with a brand toolkit that empowers and represents you authentically.
The KJD team includes a network of independent and trusted creative partners— designers, web developers, illustrators, strategists, and copywriters—allowing us to assemble the right talent for each unique project and client.
Kathlyn makes everything she touches beautiful.
Kathlyn is a talented designer and excellent communicator who makes everything she touches beautiful. She has creative vision, operates seamlessly across many styles and platforms, and brings continuity to complex projects. Best of all is she’s an amazing human: she‘s kind, gracious, collaborative, humble and hilarious, which makes her a total delight to work with.
janice miller, bria communities
I was amazed at her expertise and creativity.
From the very moment I started working with Kathlyn I was amazed at her expertise and creativity. It didn’t take much time for her to develop branding that fit so perfectly for me and my work. All through getting to know me and understanding the style and feel I was hoping for. I continue to recommend her to people I know because she is such a delight to work with. She is knowledgeable, professional, an incredibly talented artist, and just a lovely person through and through!
joti wall, made by joti
Kathlyn is not only incredibly creative and gifted, but she is also amazingly intuitive in understanding the needs of her client. Time and time again she has captured branding and design insights for me that others were not able to understand. On top of that, she is an absolute joy to work with, relentlessly dependable, and tirelessly accommodating of our processes and timelines. I would recommend Kathlyn unreservedly and with immense enthusiasm.
She is amazingly intuitive in understanding the needs of her client.
