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Akula Kreative

9818 Fry Road | Suite 150 | #105
Cypress, TX, 77433
(858) 255-1230
branding + design for creative professionals

A GRAPHIC + WEB DESIGN STUDIO IN HOUSTON, TX

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lunchtime in the studio.

January 9, 2013 Nikki Mihalik

lunch-visitor

In photographs, things we love Tags nani
← a neon-sunset-inspired color palettehappy new year! →

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Our new Junior Assistant is here! She made her debut this past week and is now home. Hooray! A few reminders: - Please note I will be out of the office for 4-8 weeks, but I'm still checking email periodically. - Our winter wait list has 1-2 openings left if you'd like to save a spot for business branding without a deposit. Contact us via our website to apply. - If you need immediate design assistance, be sure to check out the Little Black Book (a collection of my favorite vendors)! Link in profile. - - - Thank you so much for your patience as we try to figure out how to keep this tiny human alive and happy. :) - - - Calligraphy: @hanwriting Photo: @angiediazphotography . . . . . #calligraphy #communityovercompetition #graphicdesign #birthdaygirl #birthannouncement #moderncalligraphy #handlettering #handmadepaper #maternityshoot #maui #flashesofdelight #dailydoseofpaper #bibleverse #dslettering #dsinspire #creativepreneur #mama #hanwriting #akulakreative
One of the smartest things you can ever do for your business is hire talent that will do your hard work justice. As a graphic designer, I rely on photographers, printers, calligraphers, copywriters, and a host of other folks to provide clients an unparalleled branding experience. Over the past 9+ years, I've narrowed down a looong list of vendors to my absolute faves. And guess what...I'm sharing this list with YOU! Introducing :: the Little Black Book, a secret guide to my go-to vendors! If you want your creative business to THRIVE, hire one of these people. Seriously! They're amazing. Check 'em out by clicking on the link in my profile. - - - P.S. You can also wait until I'm back from maternity leave and hire me, buuut I know that's a long time to wait. 😬 . . . . . #communityovercompetition #tuesdaystogether #risingtidesociety #creativepreneur #smallbusiness #smallbiz #vendors #graphicdesign #branding #houstoncreatives #houstongraphicdesign #akulakreative #acolorstory
#fbf to this wedding invitation suite we designed for a dear friend. My favorite detail? The envelope liner! It's a mini watercolor landscape of the small town in England where the couple wed. 💚 - - - Wedding Invitation Design: @akulakreative Photo: @kimberlychau . . . . . #details #wedding #weddinginvitation #weddinginspo #envelopeart #envelopeliner #watercolor #earnley #england #printdesign #invitationdesign #happymail #paperlove #dailydoseofpaper #graphicdesign #stationery #bespoke #creativepreneur #houstongraphicdesign #akulakreative
Gathering inspo for my final design project this summer. This one's allll about texture. (That dark paper is actually a deep, deep green...it's so pretty and I can't wait to use it!) . . . . . #invitationdesign #inspired #inspiration #texture #paper #paperlove #papergoods #foilstamping #acolorstory #frenchpaperco #neenahpaper #eames #graphicdesign #houstoncreatives #creativepreneur #htx #houstongraphicdesign #akulakreative
Daydreaming about a vacation to Mexico... (while sitting here at my desk in a muumuu without makeup). Happy Monday! - - - Save the Date Design: @akulakreative Custom Cut Suitcases: @barneydesign Photo: @kimberlychau . . . . . #paperlove #dailydoseofpaper #savethedate #papergoods #wanderlust #travelbug #destinationwedding #invitationdesign #mexico #flashesofdelight #tuesdaystogether #happymonday #daydreaming #creativepreneur #creativehappylife #graphicdesign #htx #akulakreative
Happy Friday, creatives! I'm not usually a fan of posting photos of myself for #fridayintroductions, but I figured I would share something personal before officially signing off for maternity leave. Here we go...(you might want to grab some coffee)! In 2008, I was working at The Getty in LA, attempting to make a career out of my love for Art History. After a few months, I realized I was in the wrong place but didn't know what to do about it. On top of that, a long relationship had just ended so I started going home on weekends to spend time with my parents and figure out my life. On one of those weekends, I was woken by a phone call that my dad had died suddenly in an accident. It was my mom's birthday. He had called her only hours before to wish her Happy Birthday and apologize for being away. After several weeks of being a zombie, I quit my job, moved home, and went back to school—this time, for graphic design. I loved every second of it. It was during this time I met my future husband, too. :) In 2011, we got married. Then we tried to have a baby. After almost 6 years of coming up empty and being THIS close to starting the adoption process, I became pregnant. The best part? Our baby is due on my dad's birthday. Now, I know it's unlikely she'll make her debut on that exact day, but it's a reminder that he is STILL a part of our lives. My path has had its twists and turns, but I am so, so grateful and could not be more excited for the future. 🖤 - - - See the link in my profile for a post I wrote a while back about "making the leap" as a creative. - - - Photo: @angiediazphotography
This is what you do when @parseandparcel sends you a jaw-droppingly-gorgeous poster by @frenchpaperco: 💃🏻 This foil-stamped masterpiece on Nightshift Blue is getting framed ASAP. Thank you, Jill!!! . . . . . #happydance #happymail #foilstamping #frenchpaperco #parseandparcel #graphicdesign #printdesign #printproduction #printing #dailydoseofpaper #paperlove #poster #posterdesign #acolorstory #designnerd
Is there anything more beautiful than calligraphy and vintage stamps on a shimmery envelope?! - - - Stay tuned for our Little Black Book of Creatives! I'm going to share all of my favorite vendors in the design industry... - - - Wedding Invitation Design: @akulakreative Calligraphy: @angeliqueink Photo: @kimberlychau . . . . . #wedding #weddinginvitation #weddinginspo #calligraphy #envelope #envelopeart #printdesign #invitationdesign #happymail #paperlove #dailydoseofpaper #papergoods #snailmail #vintagestamps #graphicdesign #stationery #bespoke #luxury #texture #creativepreneur #htx #houstongraphicdesign #akulakreative #angeliqueink #kimberlychauphotography
#fbf to this hand-lettered logo I designed for Treehaus Collection. We used 5 tiny leaves to represent the 5 founding members. #itsallinthedetails . . . . . #logo #logodesign #branding #brandingdesign #brandidentity #handlettering #typography #swash #mockup #blinddeboss #graphicdesign #design #creativepreneur #creativeprocess #acolorstory #houstongraphicdesign #htx #akulakreative
Is anyone else SUPER pumped that tomorrow is Friday already?!! If you're itching for a creative break, you can download this free printable template in the shop! - - - P.S. I'm not actually left-handed but I have to hold my phone with my right hand to take pics. Haha, #tradesecret 🤓 . . . . . #watercolor #diy #print #typelove #typography #printable #makersgonnamake #makersmovement #makeallthethings #graphicdesign #creativepreneur #creativehappylife #flashesofdelight #pursuepretty #creativityfound #acolorstory #akulakreative
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