Business Details
Award-Winning Graphic Design & Branding Solutions
Top Shelf Design is an award-winning, women-owned design studio with over two decades of experience in visual communication. We specialize in transforming complex data and messages into clear, engaging designs for nonprofits, associations, government agencies, and mission-driven organizations. Our services span branding, annual reports, web design, and development, ensuring consistency across all platforms.With a collaborative approach, we prioritize client goals, delivering tailored solutions that strengthen brand recognition and drive measurable results. Our team combines creativity with strategic thinking, adhering to accessibility standards and industry best practices to create impactful, user-friendly experiences.
Services
Graphic Design
Branding
Web Design
Web Development
Annual Reports
Brochure Design
Event Collateral
Brand Identity
Digital Publications
Website Development
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in graphic design and branding for mission-driven organizations.
- Our collaborative approach ensures designs align with your unique goals and audience needs.
- We deliver accessible, ADA-compliant websites that combine creativity with technical excellence.
- Our team provides tailored solutions across nonprofits, associations, and corporate sectors.
- We integrate brand strategy with visual design to strengthen recognition and trust.
What people say
Excellent and responsive team
Award-winning designs
Creative solutions
Consistent quality
Timely delivery
Services
Graphic Design
Our graphic design services blend creativity with strategy to produce event branding, marketing collateral, and reports. We transform complex data into visually engaging materials that strengthen brand awareness and support long-term growth. Through collaboration, we ensure every project aligns with client visions and industry standards.
Branding
We create distinctive brand identities, including logos, guidelines, and visual systems that ensure consistency across all platforms. Our process revitalizes brands with modern design while staying true to core missions, helping organizations build recognition and trust through cohesive experiences.
Web Design
We design responsive, user-friendly websites that reflect brand identity and meet accessibility standards. Our sites feature intuitive navigation, mobile optimization, and custom features like interactive maps, ensuring inclusive experiences and long-term manageability for clients.
Web Development
Our development team builds secure, scalable websites with API integrations and database-driven features. We prioritize mobile performance and accessibility, delivering platforms that are easy to manage and optimized for SEO, ensuring seamless user experiences across devices.
Annual Reports
We specialize in annual reports that turn complex data into compelling narratives. Our designs enhance credibility, engage stakeholders, and highlight organizational impact through clear layouts, ensuring reports meet compliance standards while resonating with donors and board members.
People
Kathryn Kiel
President
Kathryn founded Top Shelf Design to prioritize trust and responsiveness. With a background in business process and customer service, she ensures high standards of professionalism. She holds an MBA and actively contributes to nonprofit initiatives.
Gregg Hurson
Partner / CTO
Gregg leads web development at Top Shelf Design, focusing on precise code structures and teaching best practices. With a career spanning decades, he brings technical expertise and a passion for beautiful, functional design.
Monica Ampolini
Lead Designer
Monica specializes in print design and branding, bringing years of experience to Top Shelf. She holds a BA in Graphic Design and balances creativity with technical precision to deliver impactful visual solutions.
Andrew Fogle
Lead Designer
Andrew is a graphic designer and educator with over a decade of teaching experience. He combines creativity and technical skill to transform ideas into visuals that align with client goals and audience expectations.
Questions
What industries does Top Shelf Design serve?
We work with nonprofits, associations, government agencies, higher education institutions, and businesses needing strategic design and branding.
How does Top Shelf Design ensure accessibility in web projects?
We follow ADA and WCAG standards from the start, ensuring websites are usable for all visitors, including those with disabilities.
Can Top Shelf Design handle rebranding projects?
Yes, we specialize in rebranding with modern designs that align with your mission while maintaining core values and audience trust.
What sets Top Shelf Design apart from other agencies?
Our collaborative approach, 20+ years of sector-specific experience, and integration of creative design with technical development ensure tailored, impactful solutions.
Do you provide both print and digital design services?
Yes, we offer comprehensive services including print materials, digital reports, websites, and interactive platforms for cohesive brand experiences.
How does the project collaboration process work?
We begin with a discovery call, then outline strategies for branding, design, or development, guiding you through milestones to ensure alignment with your goals.
Reviews (3)
Yong Kwon
Feb 07, 2022
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An excellent and responsive team that has helped my institute (The Korea Economic Institute) develop a new website from soup to nut. The team provided invaluable advice at every stage - from the design phase to future planning. They also helped implement a smooth transition of data from the old site to the new. In many cases, the team took the initiative to come up with innovative technical and design solutions to challenges that we were facing. Highly recommend engaging with the team for your website development needs.
David Acord
May 06, 2018
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We use Top Shelf Design to design our magazine, signs, and print promotions. They do an excellent job -- their design aesthetic, professionalism and attention to detail is second to none! They are very responsive and extremely well-organized, which helps us consistently meet our deadlines and stay on schedule.
Jennifer Ely
Jan 10, 2018
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I hired Top Shelf to design a business logo and website for me. I was very pleased with their professionalism. The firm is service oriented and meets their deadlines. The designers get to know you and what you are looking for so the final product is exactly what you envisioned. I will definitely use them for future projects.
