Studio K Creative Employee Directory

Design ServicesIllinois, United States11-50 Employees

Studio K Creative is a multidisciplinary design studio based in Chicago's West Loop, founded by hospitality designer Karen Herold. Since opening in 2014, the firm has built a portfolio across hospitality spaces such as restaurants and bars and extends to student housing and high-rise residential developments. It maintains long-standing relationships with clients including Sterling Bay, Ryan Companies, Lincoln Property Company, BOKA Group and Core Spaces, demonstrating its capacity to deliver bespoke spaces aligned with client identities.

Herold is noted for directing the creative process in close collaboration with clients, resulting in spaces that are timeless and eclectic rather than trend-driven. In 2019, Studio K Creative partnered on a high-end Chicago housing project with Aurélien, reflecting ongoing collaboration within its network.

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