Los Angeles-based Karen Kimmel Studio was founded in 2007 by artist, designer, and consultant, Karen Kimmel. KKI offers a variety of creative consulting, marketing, branding and design services for a wide range of private and corporate clients including Splendid, Nike, Target, Ella Moss and Cole Haan. The Studio is also home to Crafting Community, which exists both as an annual family retreat, and as a promotional event series in partnership with select brands. Karen Kimmel also produces a line of artistic tools and bespoke items called Kimmel Kids, designed to stimulate creative thinking and empower children to make their mark.