What types of organizations do you work with?

Kim Collab works with AEC firms, nonprofits, mission-driven organizations, and public-sector agencies.

What will I receive at the end of a project?

Deliverables depend on the problem being solved. Each engagement begins by defining what needs to be clarified, designed, organized, or communicated, then identifying the most useful final materials.

Can Kim Collab join an existing team or project?

Yes! Kim Collab can work directly with an organization or support a larger team through partnership, subcontracting, or project-based collaboration.

Does Kim Collab take on both short-term and ongoing work?

Yes! Engagements can range from focused one-time advisory support, defined projects with timelines or ongoing monthly and quarterly support.

How does a project begin?

It starts with a conversation about the work, the challenge, the current stage, and what needs to move forward. From there, Kim Collab recommends a scope, timeline, and set of deliverables.

Do you work remotely or in person?

Kim Collab works remotely and in person depending on the project, location, and what the work requires. I work with you to determine the schedule. A hybrid approach for local projects is typical. Remote or 1-2 in person visits is typical for anything outside of the Twin Cities.

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The Collaborative Philosophy

Everything is interconnected, and more than one thing is always true

Kim Collab approaches organizations ecologically: as relationships among people, place, culture, resources, stories, and structures that continuously shape one another. When those relationships are ignored, work becomes fragmented, people operate in silos, and even good ideas become difficult to carry forward.

Our role is not to impose a single answer or manufacture change for appearance’s sake. We observe closely, make connections visible, name tensions, and offer informed perspective. The people within the organization ultimately determine what changes and whether those changes can take root.

Through story, space, and systems, we help organizations create greater coherence across how they communicate, operate, and affect the world around them. The aim is not simply to make something work today, but to strengthen its capacity to endure, adapt, and contribute to healthier surrounding systems.

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Services

At Kim Collab we work at the intersection of story, space, and systems. Each influences the other. What challenge(s) are your company or organization facing?

story

Donor Communications

(Annual Reporting)

Project Acquisition
(RFPs)

Audience Communications (Messaging + Content)

space

Office Retention
(Space Planning)

Customer Experience

(Organization + Placement)

Human/Earth Wellbeing

(Regenerative Practices)

systems

Operational Efficiency
(Workflow + Processes)

Complex Projects
(Project Management)

Organizational Transitions
(Change Management)

The Work

Modern Interiors

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Seasonal Lookbook

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Branding Campaign

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Editorial Portraits

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Design Objects

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Workspace Spatial Strategy for Local Nonprofit

Georgia Conservation Voters wanted to spruce up the productivity, organization and style of their WeWork office. Included is an updated floor plan, branding recommendations, bookshelf and a variety of items to make their space look environmentally chic.

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Meet the Founder

Design Strategist + Project Manager

Kimberly Rashad

Ecological thinker, Lover of a good salty potato chip and cup of iced tea. Retired bank geek, aspiring kayaker and leader of the collaborative.

Kimberly brings over a 20 years of public sector work experience and over a decade of experience in project management and design. Her first job at age 14 was teaching youth how to raise butterflies. Since then she has worked at the intersection of design, communications and management bringing clarity and tactile results to the public, private and nonprofit sector.

"Kimberly was a great asset to our team!
Her vast experience with graphic design software enabled her to ramp up quickly to our needs and make a positive impact on our business in short order.

She’s a self-starter who can thrive with minimal oversight, asks intelligent questions for clarity and direction, and has a strong work ethic.

Kimberly’s organization skills have made it easier for our team members to locate and use the marketing materials she’s created."

Jim Van Kirk

VP of Marketing

Smith Douglas Homes

"In my time with Kimberly, I quickly noticed that she possessed a cheerful demeanor and was very personable. She also displayed a level of commitment and responsibility to the work that made her an easy pick for the promotion to Marketing Specialist when the opportunity arose.

Kimberly was not only a pleasure to work with as a colleague, but when she became my superior she was also admirable in both her leadership capabilities and her drive to help the marketing department staff succeed.

She showed me how to be an engaged designer and an engaged leader. She is singularly able to motivate those around her and is an asset to any team, guaranteed."

Rebecca Rivera
Designer, Community Folk Art Center

"I cannot recommend Kimberly highly enough! She's professional, positive, organized and extremely creative. She's well-versed in sustainability, equity, graphic design and interior design. She lead the branding, promotional content and website redesign for my organization.

Her skills are multi-faceted and expansive. She easily thinks outside the box, is an excellent team player and strong project manager. It's an honor to work with such a bright and well rounded person!"

Bonnie Casamassima

Founder, Interweave People Place

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