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Whether you're launching a new venture or rebranding an established business, I'd love to partner with you to bring your vision to life through a compelling visual identity. Through personalized one-on-one collaboration, I take the time to truly understand the heart of your business/organization and help translate that essence into cohesive brand elements.
My collaborative branding process includes developing distinctive logos, creating essential brand assets, and thoughtfully curating typography and color palettes that authentically reflect your unique vision. All final deliverables are professionally crafted and optimized for use across print, digital, and marketing applications.
I'm excited to work together to create a brand identity that genuinely represents who you are and connects meaningfully with your community.
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My specialty lies in hand-drawn ink illustrations and block printing of natural elements, blending traditional artistry with modern applications. I create original works using these time-honored techniques, then develop digital copies for use across packaging, marketing materials, merchandise, and more. Alongside my hand-drawn and printed work, I also create static digital illustrations that have been featured on book covers, apparel, and web applications.
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My background spans the full spectrum of merchandise design, from embroidered patches to large-scale exhibition displays. As both an illustrator and designer, I bring a distinctive creative approach to every project, developing original artwork and design solutions that authentically reflect your brand's personality and values.
Whether you're looking for promotional items that make a lasting impression, branded merchandise that builds community, or display materials that tell your story at events, I work closely with each client to ensure every piece feels genuinely connected to who you are and what you represent. My dual expertise in illustration and design means I can create everything from scratch—giving you truly one-of-a-kind pieces rather than templated solutions.
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Whether you need event posters, flyers, brochures, banners, postcards, or any other printed materials, I'd love to collaborate with you to create exactly what your business or organization needs. I approach each project as a partnership, ensuring the final designs serve your specific goals and audience.
If your website or social media presence could use some design enhancement, I can help develop visual solutions that you'll feel confident using across all your platforms. From cohesive brand elements to engaging graphics that tell your story, we'll work together to create assets that truly represent your vision and connect with your audience.
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With over five years of experience in product development, I've guided packaging projects from initial concept through to production. Having collaborated with both domestic and international manufacturers, I understand the intricate details and precision required for effective packaging design—from translating creative vision into technical specifications to ensuring designs work within production parameters.
This hands-on experience working between clients and manufacturers gives me unique insight into creating packaging that balances creative appeal with production realities.
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My photography is deeply emotion-driven—I work with natural light and movement to create images that evoke genuine feeling. While I have a solid foundation in product and food photography, I've discovered my true passion lies in portrait work over the past few years.
These aren't traditional portraits, though. I create what I call 'dynamic portraits'—each session is about telling a story and capturing the authentic essence of my subjects. Working exclusively outdoors with natural light, I use the environment and organic lighting conditions to bring out the personality and emotion that makes each person unique.
Whether it's the golden hour glow, dramatic shadows, or the energy of movement, every element serves the story I'm helping to tell through the lens.
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Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of collaborating with incredible clients and tackling diverse projects that have continually expanded my knowledge and expertise. Each experience has taught me something valuable, and I'm passionate about bringing that collective wisdom to every new partnership.
Beyond design and photography, I bring several years of event planning and hosting experience to the table. I understand how thoughtful design choices contribute to creating warm, welcoming atmospheres that make guests feel truly valued. Whether it's through cohesive visual branding, strategic layout considerations, or those small details that make a big impact, I'd love to share ideas on how we can craft an exceptional experience for your audience.
My diverse background means I can see projects from multiple angles and offer insights that go beyond just the visual elements—helping you create experiences that resonate on every level.
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Alison Rothman MA, CYT, Emotional Doula
“I’ve had the great privilege of working with Hope Kleist over the past five years, and her brilliance continues to amaze me. Hope is a gifted artist who brings visual stories to life in a way that feels deeply aligned and soulfully attuned. Her creations reflect not just beauty, but essence — capturing the heart of who I am and what my work is about.
Hope pours care and intention into every project she takes on. She has an intuitive ability to translate a person’s vision into imagery that resonates. From our very first collaboration, I felt completely at ease in her presence. She is warm, open, and easy to trust — qualities that made the creative process both seamless and joyful.
Her enthusiasm is contagious, and her support has meant the world to me, both personally and professionally. I truly cannot recommend Hope enough. She is a rare gem, and a gift to anyone fortunate enough to work with her.”