My name is Kristmar. I’m an independent art director / senior designer and the founder of Studio Portico. I specialize in creating meaningful, type-driven brand identities rooted in tactile, physical experiences and I enjoy working closely with people who care deeply about what they do.
Over the past decade, I’ve drawn a lot of letters. I’ve also designed websites, packaging, stationery, signage, candles, tote bags, bandanas, playing cards, half-inch stickers, 20-foot-murals and a whole bunch of other things too.
My favorite part of the branding process is translating each story — each dream and idea — into a cohesive visual world. Feel free to get in touch.
WORK FEATURED IN —
AWARDS —
Communication Arts Design Annual 2026 (Shelbie Cox Studio)
Type Director’s Club Awards 2026 (Glomma Beauty)
The Dieline Awards 2025 (Enlighten Candles)
Communication Arts Design Annual 2025 (SpaDerma)
SVAD Distinguished Alumni Award 2025
Communication Arts Typography Annual 2024 (Personal Wedding Invitation Suite)
Young Guns 22 Finalist
The Dieline Awards 2023 (5 total for Deon Libra and Oni Packaging)
Communication Arts Typography Annual 2023 (Nell Haircare)
The Dieline Awards 2022 (Mother Bar Packaging)
Type Directors Club Awards 2022 (2 total for Folk and Paige Smythe Studio)
Awwwards Web Design Awards 2022
Print Regional Design Award 2018
Communication Arts Typography Annual 2018
HOW Promotion & Marketing Design Award 2018
Print Regional Design Annual 2017
EXPERIENCE —
(Present)
Independent
(Previously)
Outline
Nice People
SDCO Partners
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