Thoughtful Creative
Hello, I’m Kayla Stearns, nice to meet you!
With a background in graphic design and a passion for food, friendly strangers and good deeds, I create design solutions for thoughtful businesses, organizations and nonprofits. My goal lies in helping you find your voice. I enjoy working with people who are passionate about their work.
I enjoy all aspects of design, from integrating and creating patterns, to choosing the perfect color palette, to determining which font best suits the brand. It is fulfilling to develop a brand and watch it grow through print and digital mediums. My role is to make sure the appearance of your brand connects to your goals and audience. By asking the right questions, listening, research, clear communication and exploration I discover the solutions that will enhance your vision.
Let’s chat, send an email to kayla@kayla-jean.com.
How we can work together
I love helping businesses tell their story through digital and print campaigns, brand development and redesigns, newsletters, annual reports and more. Let’s work together to find the right look and feel to elevate your brand’s story.
BRANDING
logo
guidelines
color palette
pattern
collateral
packaging
annual report
exhibit graphics
newsletter
editorial layout
brochure
catalog
WEBSITES
full-service design
e-commerce
wordpress
DIGITAL
email newsletter
social media
She is a pleasure to work with, has a great eye for design.
I have had the privilege of working with Kayla for nearly 5 years. When I moved to another company, she was the first person I thought of to help me with our ongoing design work. Her ability to turn sometimes even more obscure concepts into functional, beautiful and clean designs is uncanny and so appreciated. I love working with her!
HOLLY, PUFFWORKS MARKETING MANAGER
Let’s work together to bring your brand to life.
Whether you’re working on an emerging brand or in need of a quick refresh, I’m happy to collaborate with businesses, big and small, in developing materials that bring your marketing to a new level. Never worked with a designer? I will guide you step by step through the process.
More about me
As a daughter of a fourth generation farmer, I am creatively inspired by the open spaces that surround me. Growing up on a farm I learned the importance of hard work and collaboration. My perfect weekend includes lots of fresh air, whether it is cross country skiing, tending to my little cut flower garden, camping or hiking with my dog Olive. Another passion of mine is solo traveling, so far I have travelled solo to Idaho, Norway, Iceland and Nova Scotia. I have been successfully working remotely for 10+ years!
AWARDS
Davey Award—Silver
GD USA Packaging Award—Posters
GD USA Design Award—Logo
GD USA Design Award—Newsletter
AIGA Design Show—Student Entry
PUBLISHED WORK
Best of Business Card Design 9
LogoLounge Master Library | Type and Calligraphy logos
Psychology Today
Kayla is fantastic to work with.
Not only does she create absolutely stunning work, but working with her is easy. She takes the time to understand projects, ask the right questions, is responsive and efficient. She’s incredibly talented and always delivers. I hope our work together continues!