IMAGINE + CREATE WITH PURPOSE
NATURE / WELLNESS / BRANDING
Studio KÁ.
A safe, warm space designed to align authentic brand visions with brand visuals. Specialised creative offerings serving luxury sustainable, wellness, lifestyle & travel brands. 16+ years of crafted brand design expertise.
BRAND DESIGN
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Photo Content creation
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Creative Mentoring
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BRAND DESIGN / Photo Content creation / Creative Mentoring /
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![Close-up of a textured brown surface with gold foil embossed text that reads 'WILD EARTH STAYS' and a stylized logo.]()
WILD EARTH STAYS / BRAND
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![Open green box containing branded paper and a card with nature scene and the text "WILLIAM FORD, JOURNEYS REIMAGINED."]()
WILLIAM FORD
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EXPERIENTIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
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![A book titled 'Stories from The Edge of the Earth' resting on a white surface. Shadows of a lattice pattern are cast over the book. Next to the book, there is a vintage camera with a leather strap and a small metallic object.]()
WILDERNESS SAFARIS
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![A jar of Love Honey with pink floral artwork on the label, surrounded by pink flowers and green leaves, on a white surface.]()
LOVE HONEY
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![A black and white portrait of a young man with short hair, looking pensively to the side, with his hand resting near his face.]()
TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY
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![An aerial view of a golf course at sunset, showing sand bunkers, green fairways, and trees casting long shadows.]()
Blair Atholl / Brand Shoot
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Harmonics
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![A woman dressed in traditional Japanese kimono attire with elaborate jewelry and headpiece, seated against a decorative background with intricate woodwork and Japanese script.]()
Piper Travel Design
PURPOSEFUL BRANDING
Branding is a journey. One into the discovery of yourself and creativity. Transform who you need to become to embody your brand, and travel with me on an exclusive, personally guided Brand Journey.
BRANDS IMAGINED
CREATIVE SERVICES
01/ Brand Identity Design
02/ Editorial Design
03/ Photo Content Creation
04/ Name Generation
05/ Squarespace Website Design
06/ Creative Mentoring
YOUR GUIDE
Hi!
I’m Karen. Passionate nature lover first and foremost. Second, an advocate for living a natural life. Third, creator, designer and content photographer dedicated to bringing beauty to life. Through 16+ years of boutique, retail and corporate brand identity design in multiple industries, I have settled into my heart’s longing — helping nature and humanity thrive — and guiding others aligned with the same vision. I help you define, translate and communicate your authentic visual voice and purpose; with concept, creativity, authenticity and beautiful aesthetics intertwined. We go on a personally guided process, step-by-step, to awaken your own creative nature in your brand and projects.
CREATE WITH ME
A NATURAL FIT
Partner with me with me if you
lead a travel, hospitality, sustainability, wellness or creative brand in harmony with the planet
are a solo, small or medium business
are a passionate visionary aimed at uplifting others
are authentic and aim to stay true to your mission
understand the value of creative work / branding
value conceptual, cohesive and high-end branding
want a polished, sophisticated, premium visual identity
need a brand foundation to build on, not just a logo
are respectful to the design process for best results
willing and able to invest in premium branding projects
need a trusted creative guide along the brand creation process
YOU ARE THE KEY
Wellness is creativity. Creativity is wellness. The creative force within us — Life, Prana, Chi — wants to express through us into our life’s projects. Become a clear channel for this flow, and feel empowered, awakened within your own natural creativity.
LET’S COLLABORATE
PREMIUM BRAND DESIGN
01/ Quality + Sustainable
Meticulous craftsmanship, considering eco-methods + materials
02/ Experienced
16+ Years design exposure to high-end wellness, nature, travel niches
03/ Personalised
Personalised process with one-on-one, guided connection
04/ Authentic
Proven success with premium, purpose-driven brands
HAPPY PARTNERS, HAPPY STUDIO
“I was instantly drawn to Karen's outstanding eye: she is a photographer by training as well as a designer, and approached my website with intense originality in its aesthetic, flow, evocative mood, and copy. Karen worked collaboratively with me, and was extremely flexible. Additionally, she’s punctual and delivers on deadline.”
STACY RAPHAEL / PIPER TRAVEL DESIGN
HAPPY PARTNERS, HAPPY STUDIO
“Karen’s strategic thinking was as brilliant as her creativity. She didn’t just design a brand; she built a world of luxury, wanderlust, sustainability, and unforgettable experiences.”
WILLIAM FORD / WILLIAM FORD TRAVEL
HAPPY PARTNERS, HAPPY STUDIO
“I highly recommend Karen to anyone looking for smart, thoughtful creativity paired with a down-to-earth, pragmatic approach. She is a rare combination of strategic thinker and creative talent.”
JORIS VAN GRIEKEN / NUTRI GUMMY, ECOFFEE CUP, KUVINGS, A van de Groep
HAPPY PARTNERS, HAPPY STUDIO
“Karen’s confidence is an asset for any creative team to have. She’s skilled in Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop, a great illustrator and has a flair for upmarket design solutions.”
SULET JANSEN / SWITCH BRANDING & DESIGN
HAPPY PARTNERS, HAPPY STUDIO
“Karen’s work is exquisitely considered and her thinking and design approach ranks amongst the best in the country. She will be an asset to any creative group or company and I would not hesitate to recommend her.”
VANESSA PEARSON, ECD / BRAVE GROUP
HAPPY PARTNERS, HAPPY STUDIO
“Karen was an awesome mentor! She taught me the basics of design and made me feel more confident in my unique design style and capabilities. I am grateful to be have been her student - she was one of the best lecturers I've had.”
DRISTON MANICKUM, student / VEGA SCHOOL OF BRANDING
HAPPY PARTNERS, HAPPY STUDIO
“I had the absolute privilege of getting you to teach me and lecture me, it was such a gift and it set me on such an incredible creative path in my own life. What you build is incredible - I know your potential, it’s phenomenal. ”