MH brand+design offers creative direction and consulting when you need senior talent but not a whole agency.
In practice, that means stepping in quickly to:
• Create or evolve logos and brands
• Extend them into brand systems
• Form creative strategy and ideation for campaigns
• Bring in support as needed
• Extend to practical needs, like ads, brochures, decks, or exhibit design
In short, I bring strategic consistency to creativity so what you say, how you look, and what you present all line up
Hi, I’m Kathy, founder of MH brand+design
I’m a creative problem solver, strategic thinker, brand advocate, and art lover.At the heart of what I do is connecting brand benefits to people. I combine strategic thinking with strong creative and human instincts to shape clear concepts, compelling visuals, and storytelling that resonates emotionally and actually moves the needle.
My career began at Portfolio Center (now part of Miami Ad School), where standards were set high: idea over execution, craft matters, and make the human connection. That’s how I approach every job, no matter how big or how small. If you need someone who gets the big picture but also sweats the little details, who can take the job and run with it without you having to worry, I’m your person. Let’s have a conversation.
“Kathy is not only talented, but also collaborative, responsive, and deeply committed to doing great work. She has a way of understanding the heart of a project and translating that into visuals that really connect with people. I’m incredibly grateful for the creativity and care she brings to everything she does and would recommend her without hesitation.” –Robin Bement, Founder, Army Pink
Experience Highlights:
Founder of MH brand+design (formerly Miley Hallen Design): Built and led award-winning studio that specializes in nonprofit and healthcare work.
Creative Director at The Matchstick Group: Led healthcare and medical campaigns that helped land the agency on MM&M’s “Ones to Watch”.
Art Lead (ACD) at The Bosworth Group: Built brands, directed teams, and produced work across print, digital, animation, and video.
Working primarily in smaller agencies has kept me nimble and deeply involved in the work—from first idea to final execution. When there’s no safety net, you learn to stay sharp, think clearly, and own the details. You can see my full resume on LinkedIn.
“Kathy is one of the most innovative, professional, principled and FUN people I have ever had the privilege to work with! She makes projects stand out visually and creates work that resonates and is memorable.”
–Carrie Agnew, Account Executive
Awards have included:
• Telly Awards
• GDUSA American Design Awards
• HMR Healthcare Ad Awards
• Addy Awards