Rebellious design for businesses looking to break away from the expected.

Billboard advertisements for Top Spin Racquet Club featuring images of tennis and pickleball players, with slogans 'Where Champions Rise' and vibrant colors.
Three social media posts about the Best in Grass New Mexico Awards Show and Kits go live event. The first post shows trophies with purple and red highlights, the second features a man holding a Best in Grass bag with mountains in the background, and the third contains event dates and location details in a purple, black, and orange color scheme.
Black and white image of Mickey Mouse, an animated cartoon character, wearing red shorts, yellow shoes, and white gloves, standing upright.

Purposeful brands that stand out without selling out.

Two cans of Up the Bridges Pale Ale with colorful bridge and river illustration on a grassy field.
Tank top with a colorful graphic design and text reading "Dillinger Brewing Co. Tikiparty Tucson, AZ."

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Brand Design ⋅ Logo Design ⋅ Strategy ⋅ Packaging ⋅ print design ⋅ digital design ⋅ motion graphics ⋅ brand design

You're not here to blend in and neither is your business. You need a brand that's impossible to ignore, backed by strategy, and is unapologetically you. Let's make something that can't be ignored.

Branding that gives a f*ck

Rebel Brands, Real Results

Brand Design ⋅ Logo Design ⋅ Strategy ⋅ Packaging ⋅ print design ⋅ digital design ⋅ motion graphics ⋅ brand design

Brand Design ⋅ Logo Design ⋅ Strategy ⋅ Packaging ⋅ print design ⋅ digital design ⋅ motion graphics ⋅ brand design

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Your new favorite design co-conspirator

I’m Katie, designer, rule-breaker, and the brains behind Katie Rou Design. I help unconventional businesses ditch the cookie-cutter sh*t and build brands that are bold, weird, and unapologetically real.

Brand Design ⋅ Logo Design ⋅ Strategy ⋅ Packaging ⋅ print design ⋅ digital design ⋅ motion graphics ⋅ brand design

Brand Design ⋅ Logo Design ⋅ Strategy ⋅ Packaging ⋅ print design ⋅ digital design ⋅ motion graphics ⋅ brand design

Brand Design ⋅ Logo Design ⋅ Strategy ⋅ Packaging ⋅ print design ⋅ digital design ⋅ motion graphics ⋅ brand design

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Break the Rules. Build the Brand.

Lil Rebel

Just enough branding to shake things up. A small but mighty package for businesses who want a glow-up without the fluff.

I want this

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Full-On Revolution

Ready to blow it all up and build something that finally feels like you? This is businesses who are done blending in and ready to make a big impact.

I want this

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  • “Every business needs that person who just gets your brand and knows how to bring it to life visually, and that’s Katie. She’s our go-to for complex design, her work has played a huge role in shaping how we show up to the world. She understands the connection between design, messaging, and impact, and it shows in everything she creates. We can't recommend her enough.”

    Jessica Pagni | CEO & Founder | Montgomery 30 Marketing

  • “I chose Katie because I knew just how intuitive she would be in understanding my vision and brand. I honestly think she understood it better than I did. Katie's professional, loving, and phenomenally gifted at what she does. I'm so glad I invested in myself and the future of my business by trusting Katie.”

    Chrissy Tolley | Owner | Chrissy Tolley, LLC

  • “It was a joy to entrust such a large portion of my new business into Katie’s capable hands. I highly recommend KRD for all your design needs. She didn’t just create a brand for me, she created beautiful artwork. I couldn’t be more happy with her capturing my vision for my brand. It was awesome working with her and I look forward to working on more projects in the very near future!”

    Monica Medina | Founder & Owner | Earth To You Farm & Sanctuary

  • “Katie is a rare talent. I have yet to find anyone as prompt with delivering final designs, a keen eye to detail and an imagination that sets every project apart. I've made it a point to tell all my friends in the music and tech world about her skills.”

    Seanloui Dumas | Musician | Founder of Black Renaissance

  • “I have been using Katie as my go-to freelance graphic designer for over 7 years, and even continued her services across two different breweries I have directed. Her creative approach to beer can art has resulted in cans that not only catch the eye but also tell a compelling story. Her designs consistently stand out on the shelf, giving our products a unique voice in a super competitive market.”

    Aaron Long | VP of Sales & Marketing at Mission Brewery

  • “We have worked with Katie over the past several years on special projects and branding for our business. She is spot on, taking the time to understand where the business is at, its place in the marketplace and how best to capture the sensibility of the business while reaching the targeted audience!”

    Scott Rogers | VP | ECommerce | Marketing | Retail at GrowersHouse

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