Kristin Murphy Design
Where fun gets packaged
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Need stand-out packaging for your unique product?
Creativity that pops! That’s our specialty. Have a pet, toy, giftware or specialty food product that needs to
shine? We’ll deliver packaging that compels—and ensure your product launches with speed, agility and
direction.
At Kristin Murphy Design, our innovative approach will magnify the uniqueness of your product—and our
partnership will support your success at every step.
Whether you have a great idea, or a tangible product, we’ll help you ignite imaginations and increase
sales. Ready to take off?
ABOUT
If it’s new, clever, innovative or playful—we’ll bring it to life.
What makes your product stand out? We thrive on finding your product’s personality, highlighting its
most special attributes, getting inside your customer’s head, and making a connection that’s irresistible.
As a full service packaging design + branding studio, we’ll help you bring your product to life—whether
your idea is just forming, or you’re nearly ready to launch.
At Kristin Murphy Design, we have 15+ years of experience as teammates—working in-house and out,
and enjoy the collaborative process of merging research and marketing objectives with fresh, uplifting
and sellable design. We’re rooted in experience—that’s why fun grows so well here!
Meet the team...
What can we help you bring to life? Let’s chat.
MEET THE TEAM/MEET US
Kristin Murphy
Owner • Creative Director • Packaging Designer • Illustrator • Idea Generator
“A great idea combined with strong design can really move people.”
Kristin’s mixture of creativity, analytical smarts and marketing know-how will bring your product to life.
Over the past 15+ years, Kristin has art directed, designed, developed and successfully managed hundreds
of products to market. But the thing that sets her apart most? Her unyielding commitment to your
success. Kristin is invested in your greatness at every step; your goals become her goals.
Kristin knows the power of a creative idea. An environment where a great team can come together and
openly share ideas is paramount. With a strong belief in the power of brainstorming and collaboration,
Kristin ensures her team has everything they need to provide their personal best—after all, that’s where
the most creative, sellable ideas come from!
Believing the world needs as much fun as possible, Kristin started KMD to bring you the most creative,
professional team to lift your idea or product to market successfully—ensuring that fun products have a
voice and get the attention they deserve.
Over her career, Kristin’s expertise has supported Giftware clients (like Roman, Inc.), Sports/Celebrity
licensed Collectibles (such as Michael Jordan, Cal Ripken, NFL, MLB and Upper Deck) and Quaker Oats, to
name just a few. Kristin’s wide-spectrum of business and design experience is applied to all KMD projects.
Lauren Krebs
Marketing Specialist • International Negotiator• Doggy Do-Gooder
“I love overcoming a challenge to make things happen.”
If you want business to boom, Lauren’s marketing zazzy (we had to make this word up because a real one
just wouldn’t do her justice) and track-record for increasing business will give you the spark you need.
With strong negotiation skills, and a history of strategic planning and product development, Lauren has
helped pet companies, non-profits and giftware clients zoom to the moon.
Liz Sloan
Photographer • Video-magician
“A lens can capture inspired, moving moments of greatness.”
Sometimes Liz hides her magic wand behind her camera—but it’s always nearby. Ever since getting her
first camera at age 7, Liz has been capturing magic through the camera lens. From advertising to
managing a team of photographers, Liz has created oohs and aahs for clients like PAWS, Special Olympics,
Joffrey Ballet and Roman Inc.
Jill Simpson
Graphic Designer• Illustrator • Product-Entrepreneur
“With beautiful representation, you can truly make an impact.”
With an incredible design sensibility and an entrepreneurial spirit, Jill has helped bring great products to
life time and again with intuitive illustration, compelling design and production acumen. In addition to
providing creative flair for clients, Jill is also the Creator of the Tree of Hope and President of
GetWellArt.com.
POP
Packaging Model • Idea Generator • Monopoly Champion
“I will bend over backwards for a great idea.”
Isn’t he handsome? Our charming, charismatic pal Pop inspires us every day. He’s always got great ideas
up his sleeve, which is especially amazing because he rarely wears a shirt. So versatile and flexible, Pop
loves tea, puppies, and the art of creating wonderful things. With the instincts of a hound and an eagle’s
eye, Pop makes sure everything that leaves this studio is up to his discriminating standards.
SERVICES
There’s strategy behind the fun.
An exciting product needs to be known! Spreading the fun through smart marketing and bright design is
our passion. Kristin Murphy Design is a comprehensive package design + product development studio. No
matter your needs, we’ve got you covered. Offerings include:
Marketing
Brand Strategy
Naming
Trend Spotting
Web Development
Product Development
Vendor Sourcing
Logos/Branding
Print
Product Packaging Design
Logo Design
Label Design
Illustration
Photo Illustration
Brand Identity
Promotional
Sell Sheets
POP/POS Displays
Signage
POP Renderings
Environmental Design
Photography
Product Photography
Video Production including You Tube
Pet Photography
Retouching
Your product is special. Let us help you tell the world. Get in touch for a free consultation.
PORTFOLIO
Ideas can ignite imaginations.
We believe a creative idea can ignite imaginations and help you achieve great success. We’ll get you there
with sharp strategy, eye-catching, heart-warming creativity and fun. Please review our work. Ready to get
started on your great idea? We’re ready.
CONTACT
Need packaging that Pops? Let’s chat.
We are ready! Whether you’re starting with an idea, or you’re nearly ready to launch—we’ll help you
board the toy train to Flying-off-the-shelf-ville. (It’s a small town near the North Pole.) Our 15+ years of
product marketing experience is waiting—and Pop is poised-as-always to think of a giant, catchy, bulblighting idea for you.
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