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Content by Kristin
Content by Kristin
Content by Kristin
Brand strategy
Visual Identity
Custom website
With just two weeks before a major launch, we transformed Kristin’s brand into something that finally felt like her—playful, personal, and built for the next chapter of her business.
With just two weeks before a major launch, we transformed Kristin’s brand into something that finally felt like her—playful, personal, and built for the next chapter of her business.
STRATEGY • case Overview
Some projects begin with a discovery workshop.
This one began with a photo.
A few weeks before launching her first course, Kristin sent Molly a screenshot of a color palette she'd found and asked, "What do you think?"
That message turned into a FaceTime call, the FaceTime call turned into a Pinterest board, and before long, a clear creative direction had taken shape.
The truth is, though, this project had been building for months.
Kristin and Molly had talked often about how her brand never quite felt like her. She couldn't explain why she'd chosen certain colors or design elements in the first place—only that they no longer reflected the business she'd built or the person behind it. As she prepared to launch Your Content Playbook and step into a new season of her business, that disconnect became impossible to ignore.
People often assume great branding requires months of meetings. Sometimes it does. But more than anything, it requires clarity. Kristin already had that. Our job wasn't to invent her brand—it was to recognize it and bring it to life.
Working alongside another creative made this project especially meaningful. Kristin understands how personal design can be, and trusting someone else to shape your brand takes vulnerability. From day one, she gave us that trust.
Together, we created a brand that feels playful without feeling childish, feminine without feeling expected, and creative without sacrificing clarity. From scrapbook-inspired details and custom illustrations to refined typography and thoughtful messaging, every decision was made to create something that felt unmistakably like Kristin.
Using that foundation, we completely reimagined her website while keeping the familiar structure that already worked. The result is a site with stronger storytelling, a more cohesive visual identity, and a flexible system that's ready to grow alongside future courses, services, and ideas.
The entire rebrand came together in less than two weeks—just in time for Kristin's birthday and her course launch.
What we'll remember most, though, wasn't the timeline.
It was the message she sent after seeing her new brand for the first time.
"This is a brand I actually feel proud of now."
"It just feels so me, and the perfect blend of clean and creative."
That's why we do this.
Not because every brand deserves to look beautiful, but because every business owner deserves to feel represented by what they've built. When your brand finally reflects who you are, showing up feels easier. Confidence replaces hesitation, and growth has somewhere to go.
We don’t recommend people lightly. But if you’re looking for someone who believes social media is about building genuine community—not just posting for the sake of posting—Kristin is one of the best. Be sure to check out Content by Kristin at contentbykristin.com or join the waitlist for Your Content Playbook.
STRATEGY • case Overview
Some projects begin with a discovery workshop.
This one began with a photo.
A few weeks before launching her first course, Kristin sent Molly a screenshot of a color palette she'd found and asked, "What do you think?"
That message turned into a FaceTime call, the FaceTime call turned into a Pinterest board, and before long, a clear creative direction had taken shape.
The truth is, though, this project had been building for months.
Kristin and Molly had talked often about how her brand never quite felt like her. She couldn't explain why she'd chosen certain colors or design elements in the first place—only that they no longer reflected the business she'd built or the person behind it. As she prepared to launch Your Content Playbook and step into a new season of her business, that disconnect became impossible to ignore.
People often assume great branding requires months of meetings. Sometimes it does. But more than anything, it requires clarity. Kristin already had that. Our job wasn't to invent her brand—it was to recognize it and bring it to life.
Working alongside another creative made this project especially meaningful. Kristin understands how personal design can be, and trusting someone else to shape your brand takes vulnerability. From day one, she gave us that trust.
Together, we created a brand that feels playful without feeling childish, feminine without feeling expected, and creative without sacrificing clarity. From scrapbook-inspired details and custom illustrations to refined typography and thoughtful messaging, every decision was made to create something that felt unmistakably like Kristin.
Using that foundation, we completely reimagined her website while keeping the familiar structure that already worked. The result is a site with stronger storytelling, a more cohesive visual identity, and a flexible system that's ready to grow alongside future courses, services, and ideas.
The entire rebrand came together in less than two weeks—just in time for Kristin's birthday and her course launch.
What we'll remember most, though, wasn't the timeline.
It was the message she sent after seeing her new brand for the first time.
"This is a brand I actually feel proud of now."
"It just feels so me, and the perfect blend of clean and creative."
That's why we do this.
Not because every brand deserves to look beautiful, but because every business owner deserves to feel represented by what they've built. When your brand finally reflects who you are, showing up feels easier. Confidence replaces hesitation, and growth has somewhere to go.
We don’t recommend people lightly. But if you’re looking for someone who believes social media is about building genuine community—not just posting for the sake of posting—Kristin is one of the best. Be sure to check out Content by Kristin at contentbykristin.com or join the waitlist for Your Content Playbook.
STRATEGY • case Overview
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Some projects begin with a discovery workshop.
This one began with a photo.
A few weeks before launching her first course, Kristin sent Molly a screenshot of a color palette she'd found and asked, "What do you think?"
That message turned into a FaceTime call, the FaceTime call turned into a Pinterest board, and before long, a clear creative direction had taken shape.
The truth is, though, this project had been building for months.
Kristin and Molly had talked often about how her brand never quite felt like her. She couldn't explain why she'd chosen certain colors or design elements in the first place—only that they no longer reflected the business she'd built or the person behind it. As she prepared to launch Your Content Playbook and step into a new season of her business, that disconnect became impossible to ignore.
People often assume great branding requires months of meetings. Sometimes it does. But more than anything, it requires clarity. Kristin already had that. Our job wasn't to invent her brand—it was to recognize it and bring it to life.
Working alongside another creative made this project especially meaningful. Kristin understands how personal design can be, and trusting someone else to shape your brand takes vulnerability. From day one, she gave us that trust.
Together, we created a brand that feels playful without feeling childish, feminine without feeling expected, and creative without sacrificing clarity. From scrapbook-inspired details and custom illustrations to refined typography and thoughtful messaging, every decision was made to create something that felt unmistakably like Kristin.
Using that foundation, we completely reimagined her website while keeping the familiar structure that already worked. The result is a site with stronger storytelling, a more cohesive visual identity, and a flexible system that's ready to grow alongside future courses, services, and ideas.
The entire rebrand came together in less than two weeks—just in time for Kristin's birthday and her course launch.
What we'll remember most, though, wasn't the timeline.
It was the message she sent after seeing her new brand for the first time.
"This is a brand I actually feel proud of now."
"It just feels so me, and the perfect blend of clean and creative."
That's why we do this.
Not because every brand deserves to look beautiful, but because every business owner deserves to feel represented by what they've built. When your brand finally reflects who you are, showing up feels easier. Confidence replaces hesitation, and growth has somewhere to go.
We don’t recommend people lightly. But if you’re looking for someone who believes social media is about building genuine community—not just posting for the sake of posting—Kristin is one of the best. Be sure to check out Content by Kristin at contentbykristin.com or join the waitlist for Your Content Playbook.
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