Studio K is a multidisciplinary creative house in Chicago’s West Town, formed by nationally recognized designer Karen Herold. Their team works with a diverse collection of clients on projects ranging from restaurants and hotels to wellness and mountain developments. Long-standing partnerships with the world leading restaurant groups, top chefs, and high-end developers enable their team to develop unique spaces that are a true reflection of each client and their guests. Studio K believes in authentic design that follows an emphatic process of immersion with the ultimate goal of creating spaces that are a true reflection of the brand. Studio K believes in authentic design, in their own words: “we do not follow trends”. The secret of successful design is not in the finishes, furniture or equipment selected, but in the people curating a memorable experience for your guests. Their mission is simple. They will translate your story into an environment that draws people back time and time again.
Each member of the Studio K team brings a unique skill set that plays an essential role in creating our immersive experiences. Studio K culture is all about sharing ideas and striving to discover new approaches. Empathy drives their creative decisions, which results in an emotional connection between their clients’ brands, their spaces and the guests who experience them.
Awards:
-Guinness Open Gate Brewery Small Project of the Year at the 2023 CoreNet Global awards
-James Beard award winning chef Stephanie Izard from Girl & the Goat
-James Beard award winning chef Sarah Gruenberg from Monteverde