“The KFD Studio (formerly Katie Fischer Design) has been featured in just about every wedding publication on earth. And we can see why — these timeless, elegant invites celebrate simplicity and quality craftsmanship.”

FOUNDER / CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Where I grew up: New Hampshire

College: New York University, B.S. and M.A.

My dream vacation: A big group surfing trip to Costa Rica with friends and family

In my spare time I like to: Host dinner parties, surf, cook, oil paint, read, ski, and hike with my dog

I can’t live without: My two sons, my husband, Gary (our Portuguese Water Dog), and coffee

Inspiration: The rugged coastline of Maine, nature and light, interior design, music, film, fashion, food and wine, modern art, antique shops, traveling, and people who are great at what they do

ART DIRECTOR

Where I grew up: New Jersey

College: Montclair State University, BFA

My dream vacation: Solo backpack trip through Italy. I would love to revisit some of my favorite cities and explore the ones I haven't been to yet

In my spare time I like to: Read, snowboard, hike, and spend time with my friends and family

I can't live without: My nephew and niece, coffee, and reality TV

Inspiration: Mountains and the ocean, the city of Florence, modern art, typography, and wallpaper designs. My inspirations are constantly evolving

STUDIO MANAGER

Where I grew up: New Jersey

College: Berkeley College of Business for AAS and Rutgers Newark for BS

My dream vacation: My goal is to get to all 50 states so anytime I get to a new one, it’s a dream come true! I have 11 to go. After that, Fiji!

In my spare time I like to: Spend time with my family, read, travel, walk, ski, cuddle with my cats and watch tv/movie, go to great restaurants and laugh every chance I get

I can't live without: My family (cats included), bubble tea, books, beach, music, comedians, tv, movies, and Lilia’s (Brooklyn) cacio e pepe and ricotta gnocchi

Inspiration: My son!

JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Where I grew up: New Jersey

College: Rutgers University, Newark 

My dream vacation: A safari trip in South Africa!

In my spare time I like to: practice painting, do self care, try recipes, drink coffee, and do hair (fun fact: I have my cosmetology license)

I can't live without: my family, my fiancé, my best friend, and my 2 dogs and 2 cats

Inspiration: Mother nature is for sure my biggest creative inspiration. I'm also inspired by being surrounded by and speaking with strong-minded women

ILLUSTRATOR/FINE ARTIST

Where I grew up: New Mexico

College: Maine College of Art & Design (MECA&D) BFA

My dream vacation: To travel across Europe and Asia to visit iconic castles and palaces

In my spare time I like to: Enjoy a book (usually a cheesy one), visit museums, try new restaurants and learn new recipes

I can't live without: My doggos!

Inspiration: vintage wallpapers, architectural details and breathtaking landscapes of all kinds

JACK OF ALL TRADES

Where I grew up: Maine

College: The Elsa Larsen School of Good Manners

My dream vacation: Anywhere with off-leash beaches and other dogs to play with

In my spare time I like to: Hike in the woods, binge-watch TV shows on the couch with my family, and bark at wild turkeys from the safety of my home

I can't live without: My morning run, patches of sunlight to nap in, and my toy bird’s nest

Inspiration: Oh, where do I start? My main sources of inspiration are pilfered food and KFD’s timeless designs

FOUNDER / CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Where I grew up: New Hampshire

College: New York University, B.S. and M.A.

My dream vacation: A big group surfing trip to Costa Rica with friends and family

In my spare time I like to: Host dinner parties, surf, cook, oil paint, read, ski, and hike with my dog

I can’t live without: My two sons, my husband, Gary (our Portuguese Water Dog), and coffee

Inspiration: The rugged coastline of Maine, nature and light, interior design, music, film, fashion, food and wine, modern art, antique shops, traveling, and people who are great at what they do

ART DIRECTOR

Where I grew up: New Jersey

College: Montclair State University, BFA

My dream vacation: Solo backpack trip through Italy. I would love to revisit some of my favorite cities and explore the ones I haven't been to yet

In my spare time I like to: Reading, snowboarding, hiking, spending time with my friends and family

I can't live without: My nephew and niece, coffee, and reality TV

Inspiration: Mountains and the ocean, the city of Florence, modern art, typography, and wallpaper designs. My inspirations are constantly evolving

STUDIO MANAGER

Where I grew up: New Jersey

College: Berkeley College of Business for AAS and Rutgers Newark for BS

My dream vacation: My goal is to get to all 50 states so anytime I get to a new one, it’s a dream come true! I have 11 to go. After that, Fiji!

In my spare time I like to: Spend time with my family, read, travel, walk, ski, cuddle with my cats and watch tv/movie, go to great restaurants and laugh every chance I get

I can't live without: My family (cats included), bubble tea, books, beach, music, comedians, tv, movies, and Lilia’s (Brooklyn) cacio e pepe and ricotta gnocchi

Inspiration: My son!

JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Where I grew up: New Jersey

College: Rutgers University, Newark 

My dream vacation: A safari trip in South Africa!

In my spare time I like to: practice painting, do self care, try recipes, drink coffee, and do hair (fun fact: I have my cosmetology license)

I can't live without: my family, my fiancé, my best friend, and my 2 dogs and 2 cats

Inspiration: Mother nature is for sure my biggest creative inspiration. I'm also inspired by being surrounded by and speaking with strong-minded women

ILLUSTRATOR/FINE ARTIST

Where I grew up: New Mexico

College: Maine College of Art & Design (MECA&D) BFA

My dream vacation: To travel across Europe and Asia to visit iconic castles and palaces

In my spare time I like to: Enjoy a book (usually a cheesy one), visit museums, try new restaurants and learn new recipes

I can't live without: My doggos!

Inspiration: vintage wallpapers, architectural details and breathtaking landscapes of all kinds

JACK OF ALL TRADES

Where I grew up: Maine

College: The Elsa Larsen School of Good Manners

My dream vacation: Anywhere with off-leash beaches and other dogs to play with

In my spare time I like to: Hike in the woods, binge-watch TV shows on the couch with my family, and bark at wild turkeys from the safety of my home

I can't live without: My morning run, patches of sunlight to nap in, and my toy bird’s nest

Inspiration: Oh, where do I start? My main sources of inspiration are pilfered food and KFD’s timeless designs