OUR STORY
Kian Kaialoa Design was founded in 2024 by brand designer and visual experience enthusiast Kian Kaialoa. The brand is a design consulting collective that curates high-end experiences and designs. Our mission is to create memorable and visually pleasing experiences for our clientele through unified brand aesthetics and event design and execution.
Our story began in Napa Valley, an environment where craftsmanship, atmosphere, and experience matter as much as the product itself. From vineyards and fashion to art-driven events, we were early on inspired by spaces and brands that value storytelling, intention, and quality design. That foundation continues to shape how we view visual identity, not as mere decoration, but as a complete experience.
Currently, our team is composed of designers with backgrounds in graphic design and visual arts, including advanced academic training and industry recognition such as the Presidential Scholarship at the Academy of Art University. Through ongoing professional practice, we continue to refine a design approach rooted in clarity, restraint, and narrative, creating visual systems that feel elevated, timeless, and distinctly personal.
OUR FOUNDER
I grew up in Napa Valley, surrounded by an environment where craftsmanship, atmosphere, and experience mattered as much as the product itself. From vineyards and fashion to art-driven events, I was exposed early to spaces and brands that valued storytelling, intention, and quality design. That foundation shaped how I see visual identity, not as a decoration, but as an experience.
My interest in design developed through hands-on work with local luxury boutiques, where I collaborated on creative projects spanning photography, campaign design, and visual direction. One early project included producing a summer campaign for State & First, where I led the modeling, photography, and poster design. These experiences confirmed my focus on brand design and fashion-led expression.
Currently, I am pursuing a BFA in Graphic Design at the Academy of Art University, where I was awarded the Presidential Scholarship. Through my academic work and professional practice, I continue to refine a design approach rooted in clarity, restraint, and narrative, creating visual systems that feel elevated, timeless, and distinctly personal.
