Kotis Design
Kotis Design is a full-service promotional‑products agency founded in Seattle in 2003. They integrate in‑house creative teams with global sourcing, screen printing, embroidery, warehousing, fulfillment, and swag‑store management—handling the entire life cycle from concept to delivery
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The Ask
Website Design – We’d like support with banners, product visuals, and layout suggestions (especially for the homepage and collection pages). The goal is to create a clean, engaging look that feels consistent with our brand and appeals to collectors.
Social Media Posts – We need branded templates and promotional graphics for Instagram and Facebook, including product drops, sale announcements, and collector highlights.
The Design
For Kotis Design, a full-service merch and promotional agency, I created clean, branded graphics for both their website and social media platforms. My work focused on maintaining visual consistency across banners, product highlights, and key messaging while aligning with their core values of sustainability, creativity, and quality.
I also developed a series of flexible social media templates used for product launches, company culture highlights, and client features—ensuring every touchpoint stayed true to their bold, modern aesthetic.
Tools used: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Creative Cloud Libraries
Focus: Brand consistency, scalable design systems, merch-focused visuals
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the development
The design development began with a deep dive into Kotis Design’s brand values, target audience, and visual tone. I reviewed existing materials to ensure consistency and used their Creative Cloud Libraries for brand alignment. From there, I created concept drafts for web banners and social media layouts, focusing on clean design, clear messaging, and high adaptability for their merch-driven content.
After feedback rounds, I refined the graphics to match real-time campaign needs. Final assets were optimized for both digital and print use—ensuring the visuals remained bold, modern, and true to the Kotis brand across every touchpoint.
the takeaway
Working with Kotis Design sharpened my ability to create scalable, brand-aligned visuals that support both marketing goals and product storytelling. I learned the value of consistency across multiple platforms—from web to social to physical merch—and how thoughtful design can elevate a brand’s message without overpowering it. Collaborating with a merch-focused company also deepened my understanding of functional design: visuals must not only look good but work across formats, materials, and screen sizes. This project reinforced the importance of strategic creativity and solidified my skills in developing systems that are both adaptable and on-brand.
