A full-service design studio for the clever, curious and sometimes misbehaved.

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Your Business’s Creative Best Friend

Hi there! I’m Kirsten, the one-woman show behind Middle Child Design Studio. I’m a Boston-based multi-disciplinary designer, illustrator, and writer with well over a decade of experience in the design industry working with everyone from small business owners to global corporate clients.

I’m dedicated to providing my clients with exceptional visual storytelling through one-of-a-kind branding and illustration, clever copy, and beautifully strategic websites. With a thoughtful, handcrafted approach, I help entrepreneurs and businesses bring their unique vision to life. As your creative partner, I’ll help you stand-out in a saturated market so you can reach your ideal audience.

Whether you’re a neighbor or a new friend from across the globe, I’m so happy you’re here and I can’t wait to meet you and create some mischief together.

And yes, I am an actual middle child. Thanks mom and dad!

Client Love

“I’ve been working with Kirsten of Middle Child Design Studio since 2020 and every bit of design she has executed for me has been dreamy. From a full rebrand, to one-off projects for social media and apparel, she has done it all for me and I could not recommend her more highly. Overall, the high level of collaboration, efficient and effective communication, and Kirsten’s overall accessibility makes Middle Child Design Studio stand out from other creative studios.”⁣

Meg Patti, Mad Patti Hat Co.

Creative Services

Middle Child Design Studio is dedicated to your success and we’re genuinely excited to help you build the brand of your dreams. Each month, we take on a limited number of clients to ensure the highest quality of work and to provide you with the undivided attention you and your brand deserve. Get in touch today to reserve your spot!

  • Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking for a brand overhaul, I’ll provide you with everything you need to ensure you and your business are set up for success for years to come.

    I'll provide you with the essentials (plus some fun extras) of a stunning, well-rounded brand that will attract your ideal customers and clientele.

    Contact me for a custom quote and I'll create a package based on your individual needs including some or all of the following offerings:

    Custom Brand Strategy & Mood Board

    Primary Logo, Secondary Logo and Brandmark

    Color Palette

    Font System

    Brand Iconography

    Brand Patterns

    Custom Brand Tagline

    Comprehensive Brand Guidelines

    Brand Launch Graphics

    Branded Marketing Materials

  • Complete your branding experience with a custom, SEO-rich Squarespace website that meets the needs of your business, creates a unique presence online, and converts visitors into loyal customers in just two weeks!

    5-page Custom Squarespace Website

    Site Map & Static Homepage Mockup For Review

    Optional SEO-Rich Copywriting

    Back-end SEO Optimization

    Domain Setup

    Mobile Optimization

    Social Media Integration

    Two Rounds of Optional Revisions

    Social Media Website Launch Graphic

    Website Tutorial

    2-Week Tech Support Post Launch

  • Whether you’re wanting to increase brand recognition, level-up your signage, or add playful illustrations to your new app or website, Middle Child Design Studio offers high-quality, handcrafted illustrations that are anything but ordinary.

    Illustration Services:

    Custom Brand Icons & Patterns

    Apparel & Merchandise

    Packaging

    Menus & Hospitality Signage

    Interior Branding

    Wayfinding & Window Decals

    Event Signage & Decor

    Apps & Websites

    Editorial & Advertisements

    Book Covers & Interior Spreads

    Retail Product Mockups

    Commissioned Artwork & Prints

    Art Licensing & Wholesale

    Anything You Can Imagine!

  • Ever wish you had a creative partner who could create beautiful marketing materials for your business on the fly, instead of trying to DIY it yourself? Someone who you could call up and brainstorm ideas with or ask marketing and design related questions to? With an on-going monthly partnership, I’ll act as your business’s creative best friend.

    Create a better work/life balance for yourself and consistently meet your business goals through a creative partnership with me!

  • Your business deserves copy that turns normal people into loyal customers, and positions your brand as a top competitor in its industry. Struggling to create thoughtful, SEO-rich website copy that converts? In need of fun and engaging copy for your ads or marketing materials? I've got you!

    Copywriting Offerings Include:

    Business Naming

    Custom Taglines

    Mission Statements

    Website Copy

    Email Copy

    Social Media Copy

    Collateral Copy

  • Set of Custom Icons

    Social Media Templates

    Apparel and Merchandise

    Packaging/Labels/Tags

    Menu Design

    Interior Branding

    Signage and Wayfinding

    Business Cards and Stationery

    Lead Magnets and Media Kits

    Brochures, Flyers, and Annual Reports

    Presentation Design

    Editorial Design

    Promotional Campaigns

    Print & Digital Illustration

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Strategic design with a human touch.

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If your looking for an incredible designer to help your brand stand out I highly recommend Kirsten. She is easy to speak to, knowledgable, punctual and talented. I worked with her on my branding for my business and could not be happier. Every time someone walks into my office they remark how beautiful my branding is. I could not be happier with everything she has worked on from brand to web design, she is the absolute BEST! Five stars are not enough!
— Elizabeth Pereira, Allura

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