Blake Kahan
“Working with Blake on my brand redesign was a fun and collaborative experience. Blake far exceeded my expectations and I couldn’t be more pleased with where we landed. The new design feels professional, modern, thoughtful and beautiful, exactly what l want for my brand.”
- Amy Acevedo, owner Amy A. Ceramics
Skills & Expertise
Brand Identity & Systems
Logos, color, typography, brand guidelines, brand architecture
Logos, color, typography, brand guidelines, brand architecture
Art & Creative Direction
Campaign concepts, product launches, content, photography direction
Campaign concepts, product launches, content, photography direction
Packaging Design
Structural concepts, surface design, dielines, sustainable solutions
Structural concepts, surface design, dielines, sustainable solutions
Digital & Print Design
Web + social, presentations, catalogs, lookbooks, collateral, signage
Web + social, presentations, catalogs, lookbooks, collateral, signage
Strategy & Business Insight
Brand positioning, customer experience, go-to-market strategy, small business scaling
Brand positioning, customer experience, go-to-market strategy, small business scaling
Collaboration & Leadership
Cross-functional teamwork with writers, developers, illustrators and vendors; mentoring and team direction
Cross-functional teamwork with writers, developers, illustrators and vendors; mentoring and team direction
Technical Proficiency
• Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Bridge, Firefly, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Acrobat
• Figma: Design, Buzz, FigJam, Make
• AI for Creative Workflows: ChatGPT, Adobe Firefly, Nano Banana, Figma AI (ideation, concepting, creative ops integration)
• Collaboration & Productivity: Canva, Trello, Notion, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office
• Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Bridge, Firefly, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Acrobat
• Figma: Design, Buzz, FigJam, Make
• AI for Creative Workflows: ChatGPT, Adobe Firefly, Nano Banana, Figma AI (ideation, concepting, creative ops integration)
• Collaboration & Productivity: Canva, Trello, Notion, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office
Who I Am
I’m Blake Kahan, an Art Director, Brand Designer and Creative Leader with 20+ years experience spanning in-house, agency and entrepreneurial roles. I bring the insight of a founder, having built and scaled my own product brand while also leading design across consumer products, tech, publishing and retail. That dual perspective—creative leadership and business ownership—shapes my approach: I understand how design decisions translate into real-world growth.What I Do
My career has covered brand identity, packaging, campaigns and digital experiences. I thrive at the intersection of design and strategy, helping teams translate creative vision into work that performs in the market. From developing brand systems to directing launches and shaping multi-channel campaigns, I bring a thoughtful, collaborative approach that connects big-picture goals with creative excellence.How I Work
I’m practical, collaborative and results-focused. I believe strong design starts with clarity, then connects seamlessly across touchpoints: packaging, digital, print and customer experience. My work balances aesthetics with measurable impact, ensuring creative doesn’t just look good—it drives business results.What I'm Seeking
I'm interested in roles or collaborations where I can bring both creative vision and founder insight to a team that values thoughtful design and strategic outcomes.
Currently open to full-time creative leadership opportunities, as well as select contract collaborations.