Meet the Owners
Kate Tallent
Kate Tallent DesignNow in our seventh year of business, Kate Tallent Design (KTD) is a full-service communications and graphic design studio based in Washington, DC. We take a strategic approach and collaborate with our clients to create visuals that reflect their vision, exceed their expectations and garner results.
Located in Dupont Circle, we work with a diverse pool of clients to create both print and interactive design including logos, annual reports, social network strategies, eBooks, brand guidelines, web design, mobile design, eNewsletters, content management systems, search engine marketing and more. Our interactive projects create better user experiences and our print work is equally innovative.
By partnering with a cadre of results-oriented consultants, KTD also provides expansive communications services.
1. What is your name and the name of your local business?
My name is Kate Tallent and I am the Principal and Creative Director at Kate Tallent Design
2. Give us a short description of your local businessNow in our seventh year of business, Kate Tallent Design (KTD) is a full-service communications and graphic design studio based in Dupont Circle. You name it— KTD can design it: Logo Design, Conference Materials, Web Sites, Web Banner Ads, eNewsletters, Content Management Systems, Etc.
3. What was your first job?
Making pizza at PJ’s Pub in Eldersburg, Maryland.
4. What is a day in the life of you (work day)?
All days begin now with a run where I think about what I have to do. This is key. It helps me organize my day and helps me problem solve creative challenges. Once I get to the office I juggle working with existing clients, our designers, our interns, making bank deposits, meeting with potential clients, writing contracts, invoicing clients, working with our accountant and just random stuff like deciding what music will be played in the office- this is more important than you know.
5. What do you do for fun (when you are not working)?
Aikido. I love it. It is a martial arts and it is my passion as is watching art house films at E Street Theater and AFI Theater.
6. Why should DC residents think local FIRST?
By sustaining the unique quality that only locally owned businesses bring to a community, as opposed to large impersonal chains, it enhances our overall quality of life.
