Executing thoughtful design that drives results

Helping you make quick work of design projects in four key categories:

  • Branding

    How you visually present your business is often what builds trust and recognition. Let’s unify your visual presence so you can create a strong, consistent impact for your customers.

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  • Photography

    Let’s capture moments that are as unique as what you offer. Professional headshots and industry-specific images are perfect for use on all your digital and print platforms.

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  • Websites

    Your website is often the first gate customers go through to assess your credibility. Let’s get you set up and running so you make a positive and professional first impression.

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  • Presentations

    Whether you’re hosting a webinar, standing on a new stage, or delivering a pitch, a polished presentation deck is a powerful tool to successfully engage your audience.

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We could be a good fit if you are:

A small-business
owner

You’ve built your business and you know it well, but you don’t have the time or know-how to tackle the design needs. You’re ready to hire a professional designer to partner alongside you, take that weight off, and deliver professional results you can be proud of.

Crescendo built a new website for a local flower farm so they could sell online:

A marketing professional

You’ve been tasked with handling the marketing for a small to mid-sized business and need visual materials to support your event or campaign. You need a designer that can deliver professionally-designed assets that fit your timeline and budget.

Crescendo worked with OOH’s marketing coordinator to promote their fundraiser:

A product marketing agency

You’re a robust agency working with some of the biggest companies in innovation. You need to source top talent for your next project, including an experienced designer you can slot into your team of copywriters and strategists to help get the job done.

Crescendo partnered with Article Group and Amazon Alexa to design a webinar series:

What clients have to say:

  • "I'm so grateful to have Kristen as a design partner! The work she's done for my brand, from this beautiful template to website, is brilliant. Having design that perfectly captures and builds on my brand story, creating the visual ethos and energy of Meshin is amazing. (I got more complements on my brand aesthetic in a call just this morning! Happens all the time.)"

    – Laura, Strategic Storyteller

  • "Kristen and I worked together on keynotes for an Amazon virtual event. As part of a large event team, this was a fast-moving and high-profile project, and Kristen delivered great work on everything that she touched. She was creative, collaborative and responsive, and truly set the executive team up to be stage-ready. I would recommend Kristen wholeheartedly."

    – Alyssa, Senior Manager

  • "Kristen is the full package. Strategic, smart, efficient, and a total delight to work with. She brings polish and professionalism to every project I pulled her into. I particularly appreciate her attention to detail in bringing brands to life. Strongly recommend."

    – Jon, Principal

  • "Kristen is incredibly thoughtful, thorough, professional, and brings a beautiful aesthetic to her client's work! We genuinely enjoyed working with her on our new website."

    – Debi, Founder

  • "After burning through several designers (and loads of money) on folks who just did not get me, Kristen was like a superhero who came through to save the day. She is also a wonderful resource for social media strategy. I highly recommend her, and I firmly believe you will feel seen and heard on your web design journey!"

    – Chris, Owner

  • “Ok just had to reach out and say you are doing SUCH AN AWESOME JOB on Factora’s brand look and feel. I’m so glad we found a way to continue working with you for our product and marketing needs/next evolution. We’ve come such a long way and you are helping to *crispin* it all up!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!”

    — Allegra, Founder & CEO

  • “I needed a tool to make my life easier while also enhancing the learning environment for my students. Kristen’s PPT template delivered utility and ease of execution, while also adding a level of polish and sophistication that drove engagement. The template saved me hours of execution, and students complimented my lecture slides in their course evaluations!”

    — Elena, Assistant Professor

  • "Kristen was a pleasure to work with and provided the most beautiful images of our animals at the Seneca Park Zoo. She took the time to capture the animals doing the natural activities and some of their enrichment time. The end result was a wonderful grouping of pictures for us to use in helping us inspire people to care about nature and make an impact."

    – Amanda, Creative Manager

  • "Having Crescendo Design Studio create a user-friendly website with for e-commerce made my dream become a reality. Good design has allowed me to be able to attractively market my products, and provide customers with contact free, efficient service. I would definitely recommend using Crescendo’s web design services to give your business the edge it deserves."

    – Lynn, Owner

  • "Kristen has been a lifesaver time and time again with her amazing artwork! Everything is done in a professional and timely manner and she knows exactly what I am envisioning. Kristen is overall a wonder to work with and I highly recommend her to everyone who is needing a graphic designer."

    – Nicole, Assistant Director

  • “Investing in rebranding our office has brought about various benefits such as an increased presence in the dental market as well as a significant increase in new patients. As a result, we have seen a substantial increase in referrals and new patients to the office. We couldn’t be happier.”

    – Sharon, Business Manager

  • “We wanted photos that were personal so the community could relate to our practice. Kristen’s solution to this was to come to our events and take photos herself! We now have several incredible photos to choose from in future years, and these photos are perfect for the community to remember the great event.”

    — Sarah, Marketing Coordinator

Hi, I’m Kristen

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