Kris Nord

Principal Brand & Product Designer
Good design is good business!
Product Design
& Branding
for Startups
Brand
Strategy
Product
Create your authentic brand. Build products people trust. Grow influence. 12 weeks.


Create your authentic brand. Build products people trust. Grow influence. 12 weeks.
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Having a startup without design is like having a pretty face with no personality:)
Kris Nord | Principal Product & Brand Designer for Startups in San Fancisco
I'll take you 0 → 1 in 12 weeks.
Create your authentic brand. Make products
people trust. Grow your influence.
0 to 1 in 12 weeks.
I work with venture-backed startups on
end-to-end design: creating authentic brands,
building products people trust, and marketing
your way into influence.
Create your authentic brand. Make products
people trust. Grow your influence.
0 to 1 in 12 weeks.

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I know my shit
I know my shit
7+
Years doing stuff for startups
Years doing design stuff

Proud mother of visual identities & products
+20
Brands Activated

Proud mother of visual identities & products
+20
Brands Activated
Viral is my second language
So Many Awards
So Many Awards
Seriously, I lost count.
Seriously, I lost count


70+
70+
Projects Completed
Projects Completed
What have you done this week?
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Strategy
Strategy
Find your audience, competitor insights and plan on how to outmaneuver your competition.
Find your audience, competitor insights and plan on how to outmanoeuvre your competition.
Find your audience, competitor insights and plan on how to outmaneuver your competition.
Branding
Branding
Build a strong voice that sells your product for you.
Build a strong voice that sells your product for you.
Product Design
Product Design
Designing addictive experiences that hook your customers from day 0.
Designing addictive experiences that hook your customers from day 0.
Advertising
Advertising
Create ad campaigns that evolve and deliver results (cheaper than your competition).
Create ad campaigns that evolve and deliver results.
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7+
Years doing creative stuff
RedMedVed
Scholar
STATE
The Mill
Out Of Line
Design Intern
Jun 2019 - Jan 2020
Developed 2.5D parallax motion graphics for broadcast advertising on Eastern Europe’s largest channel.
Motion Design
Graphic Design
Animation
7+
Years doing creative stuff
RedMedVed
Scholar
STATE
The Mill
Out Of Line
Design Intern
Jun 2019 - Jan 2020
Developed 2.5D parallax motion graphics for broadcast advertising on Eastern Europe’s largest channel.
Motion Design
Graphic Design
Animation
7+
Years doing creative stuff
RedMedVed
Scholar
STATE
The Mill
Out Of Line
Design Intern
Jun 2019 - Jan 2020
Developed 2.5D parallax motion graphics for broadcast advertising on Eastern Europe’s largest channel.
Motion Design
Graphic Design
Animation
My Stack
My Stack
Tools I use, from productivity to design.
Tools I use, from productivity to design.
Figma
Framer

Photoshop

Illustrator

Aftereffects

Premiere Pro

Procreate

Lottie

Cinema 4D

Spline

Notion
Figma
Framer

Photoshop

Illustrator

Aftereffects

Premiere Pro

Procreate

Lottie

Cinema 4D

Spline
23+
3
Gold
Gold
4
Silver
Silver
4
Honors
Honors
12
Awards

Design Week Award
Silver
Behance Showcase
Recognition
AICP Post Awards
Honor Mention

Canne Lions Awards
Bronze
Emmy Award
Nomination
Motion Design Award
Silver

D&AD New Blood Award
Gold
Awwwards
Silver

Canne Lions Award
Gold
World Illustration Awards
Gold
Motiongrapher Quickies
Feature
AOI Enditorial Illustration
Silver
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Demo Reel 2025
Hawk

UI & Branding
Productivity tool for sales reps.
Hawk

UI & Branding
Productivity tool for sales reps.
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Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.

Kellogg's
Froot Loops Campaign

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.

MTN Dew
Advertising

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.

Netflix x Rebelde
Music Video

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.

Nascar
Campaign


Kellogg's
Froot Loops Campaign

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.

MTN Dew
Advertising


Netflix
Music Video


Nascar
Campaign

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.

Kellogg's
Froot Loops Campaign

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.

MTN Dew
Advertising

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.

Netflix x Rebelde
Music Video

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.

Nascar
Campaign

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.

Kellogg's
Froot Loops Campaign

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.

MTN Dew
Advertising

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.

Netflix x Rebelde
Music Video

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.

Nascar
Campaign

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.

A Title
Brand Activation

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.
Hawk
Product Innovation

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.

Advertising Campaign

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.

Remy Martin X Usher
Onboarding Flow


A Title
Brand Activation

Hawk
Product Innovation

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.

Advertising Campaign


Remy Martin
Onboarding Flow

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.

A Title
Brand Activation

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.
Hawk
Product Innovation

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.

Advertising Campaign

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.

Remy Martin X Usher
Onboarding Flow

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.

MoMa x AICP
Event Design

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.

Banfiled
Design For Web

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.

Prime Video
360 Branidng

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.

Oura
Onboarding Flow


MoMa x AICP
Event Design


Banfiled
Design For Web


Prime Video
360 Branidng

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.

Oura
Onboarding Flow

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.

MoMa x AICP
Event Design

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.

Banfiled
Design For Web

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.

Prime Video
360 Branidng

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.

Oura
Onboarding Flow

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.

(BRUTAL)
Rebrand & Ecomerce

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.
Hawk
Product Innovation

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.

Nike
Olympic Sticker Pack

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.
Capital Group
Web Design

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.

(BRUTAL)
Rebrand & Ecomerce

Hawk
Product Innovation


Nike
Olympic Sticker Pack

Capital Group
Web Design

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.

(BRUTAL)
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Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.
Hawk
Product Innovation

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.

Nike
Olympic Sticker Pack

Hawk
Product Desgin
OUT OF LINE™ is a brand transformation studio specialising in brand refreshes. We help service-based small business owners build standout brand image — one they can be proud of.
Capital Group
Web Design
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My goal is to build an authentic audience, expand your influence, and craft an instantly recognizable image.
My goal is to build an authentic audience, expand your influence, and craft an instantly recognizable image.
From concept to launch, you'll gain a fully developed brand identity, seamless scalability across 10+ platforms, a website ranking on first page, a product prototype ready for user testing, and at least one sucessfull 360° ad campaign
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My goal is to build an authentic audience, expand your influence, and craft an instantly recognizable image.
A fully ready to launch product, implemented viral growth strategy with at least one 360 campaign.
Over 90 days, refine strategy, define branding, integrate gamification, and launch a multi-platform marketing campaign—with workshops, action plans, and performance optimization ensuring measurable success.
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My goal is to build an authentic audience, expand your influence, and craft an instantly recognizable image.
A fully ready to launch product, implemented viral growth strategy with at least one 360 campaign.
My goal is to build an authentic audience, expand your influence, and craft an instantly recognizable image.
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If the business doesn't match your vision, it's costing you time, money, and resources.
If the business doesn't match your vision, it's costing you time, money, and resources.
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When was the last time you told yourself…
I want to be the best in my filed.
I have a great product, and I need to keep the momentum going, but not sure how.
I want to become a voice of influence.
My idea solves a great problem, and it will help a lot of people. I just need to find a way to make it fun.
I believe in my product, but my branding is hella ugly.

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If your business often feels overshadowed by less effective options, you’re dealing with stagnation —
when your efforts don’t get the results you want.
As a result, you might end up:
Burning through your budget on low-impact marketing
Copying strategies that don't fit your product at your company's stage
Watching your creative team burn out from bad pivots
The problem isn't your product or your vision.
It's the the gap between vision and execution.
Not having a clear roadmap for creative execution
Losing momentum due to constant strategy shifts
Investing time and money in strategies that worked for others but don't fit your unique constraints
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For B2C tech founders drowning in the daily grind of startup life, I provide a proven framework to accelerate your growth with creative while letting you focus on what truly matters: building."
When tech founders drowning in the daily grind of startup life, I provide a proven framework to accelerate their growth with design while letting you focus on what truly matters: building a great product.
My strategy package program tackles the every-business problem and addresses the common issues founders have when launching a startup:
Launch In 90 Days
Cut through analysis paralysis and get shit done.
Formulate a clear roadmap
Create engaging, consistent & scalable content.
Identify your blind spots before they get you killed.
Design 'hooks' that stop people from doom scrolling past your content


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Phase 1
Strategy
Week 1-2
Identify objectives, pinpoint bottlenecks, and uncover creative opportunities to drive business growth.
Phase 1
Strategy
Week 1-2
Identify objectives, pinpoint bottlenecks, and uncover creative opportunities to drive business growth.
Phase 2
Branding
Week 3-8
Integrate your mission, values, personality, visual identity, and messaging into a cohesive narrative that works!
Phase 2
Branding
Week 3-8
Integrate your mission, values, personality, visual identity, and messaging into a cohesive narrative that works!
Phase 3
Product
Week 6-10
I conduct targeted market research to map competitors, identify opportunities, and analyze industry trends, creating a foundation for strategic decision-making and product positioning.
Phase 3
Product
Week 6-10
I conduct targeted market research to map competitors, identify opportunities, and analyze industry trends, creating a foundation for strategic decision-making and product positioning.
Phase 4
Advertising
Week 10-12
I conduct targeted market research to map competitors, identify opportunities, and analyze industry trends, creating a foundation for strategic decision-making and product positioning.
Phase 4
Advertising
Week 10-12
I conduct targeted market research to map competitors, identify opportunities, and analyze industry trends, creating a foundation for strategic decision-making and product positioning.
Phase 4
Advertising
Week 10-12
I conduct targeted market research to map competitors, identify opportunities, and analyze industry trends, creating a foundation for strategic decision-making and product positioning.
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I’m not just a designer. I’m a founder who happens to design.
I’m not just a designer. I’m a founder who happens to design.

I’m not just a designer. I’m a founder who happens to design.

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For B2C tech founders drowning in the daily grind of startup life, I provide a proven framework to accelerate your growth with creative while letting you focus on what truly matters: building."


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