About the studio

A studio that prefers fewer projects, done properly.

Our story

Kiln began as two designers and a developer sharing a table, tired of agencies where the people who pitched were never the people who built. We started a studio with the opposite rule: the team you meet is the team you get.

Today we are a small, independent group working across brand, web, product and content. We take on a limited number of projects at a time so each one gets real attention, and we stay for the long run when a client wants us to.

We care about craft, but we care more about whether the work does its job. A beautiful site nobody can use, or an identity nobody can apply, is only half finished.

What we believe

Our values.

01
Clarity first
Good design explains itself. We cut until what is left is useful, honest and easy to act on.
02
Craft in the details
Spacing, type, motion, copy. The small decisions are where a brand is felt.
03
Open process
You see the work early and often. No big reveals, no surprises on invoices.
04
Leave it better
We hand over systems, files and training so your team can keep going without us.

The team

The roles behind the work.

Creative Director

Sets the creative bar on every project and stays close to the work from first sketch to launch.
Design Lead

Leads identity and interface design, and keeps the details honest.
Senior Developer

Turns designs into fast, accessible, maintainable products.
Strategist

Turns conversations and research into a clear brief and a sharp point of view.
Producer

Keeps timelines, budgets and people happy, and the project moving.
Motion Designer

Brings brands and interfaces to life with considered movement.