Well, if being nice were an award, Kristie would win an Oscar. And if creating amazingly creative and cheerful invites was an award, well, she would win another Oscar. Kristie, of Kristie Minke Illustration + Design, is just what the invite doctor ordered. She creates custom, creative and “happy” invites for any occasion. Creating greeting cards and illustrating children’s books as a child, Kristie has certainly found her niche in this world. She has worked as a full-time designer for American Greetings and the Minnesota Timberwolves and also worked in freelance with some major clients - Target Corporation, Foliage Inc., Limited Too and Scholastic via Havoc Publishing, Coyne's & Company and numerous small businesses and individuals. And though she is kind of a big deal (though she would never admit that herself) she will treat you as if you are the only client in the world. She is a blessing to work with and her work is simply out of this universe!
Introducing Kristie Minke…….
If you could define your style in 3 words, what would they be?
versatile - fresh - cheerful
Tell me about you and your talented team – what makes you fabulous?
I learn what my client wants and produce a product that reflects them. After all, they are what it is all about!
What makes your style special & unique?
My style has been shaped by my experience with illustration, graphic design, pattern design, marketing and surface design on a variety of projects including: greeting cards, invitations, journal covers, corporate identity systems, t-shirts, plush toys, logos, magazines, clothing and home decor. I think when you design for a variety of things, one can inform the other.
Why do you think invites or stationary are important for an event? What do they say about an event?
As we find ourselves in a world that is so technological, I think an invite that arrives in the mail is priceless. Receiving a beautiful or unique invitation that you can hold in your hand brings the event to another level. It shows how important it is to the host that you attend, and it makes the invite more personal and warm.
Where do you get your inspiration from?
I think it is important to pay attention to fashion. Music is a more abstract but necessary source for me, as well. When it comes to a specific project though, I truly feel you have to be inspired by who you are designing for...I remember a fun instance when a bride-to-be got a smile on her face when she realized that the paper for her invites reminded her of her dress and the ribbon that I found reminded her of her bridesmaids dresses...exactly what she wanted!
If you could create invitations for someone famous – dead or alive- who would it be for and what would you imagine it looking like? What would the event be?
It doesn't really matter for who, but I think I would enjoy designing some luxe invites for an Oscar party held by someone in
Contact info:
kristieminke@gmail.com
http://www.creativehotlist.com/kminke
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