We are a small business that specializes in helping other growing businesses realize their potential through polished and professional visuals.
Polished & Refined was created to fill a clear gap in the small and mid-sized business world—the need for cohesive, high-quality branding and design. So many growing businesses struggle to define their brand identity and then maintain consistency throughout all their customer-facing materials. And to simplify things, our subscription-based approach eliminates the guesswork of hiring a designer, making the process seamless and stress-free.
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OUR PRIORITYBrand Strategy Mixed with Practical Design Solutions
With Polished & Refined, you get more than an artist. You get an experienced marketer with more than 15 years of experience not only in the entrepreneurial space, but also in large-scale corporate marketing. When we design your projects, we’re thinking about more than just the aesthetic—we’re considering the audience, the language, and the ultimate goal of each piece. Our blend of marketing strategy and visual appeal is what truly makes us stand out compared to other fractional graphic designers.
Our methodSubscriptions Mean Faster Delivery &
Less Hassle
A monthly graphic design subscription eliminates the hassle of unpredictable hourly billing and gathering project-specific quotes, giving you complete flexibility for projects big and small. This innovative approach ensures cost-effective, timely design work while allowing you to prioritize urgent needs without repeated onboarding. It’s like having a graphic designer on retainer—only better, because your retainer never runs out. Mind blown.
Meet the Founder
Kristen Solis
founder & designerHello! I’m Kristen and I’m so glad you’re here. For more than 16 years, I’ve successfully run own photography business, Kristen Marie Weddings & Portraits. Before that, I honed my expertise in corporate marketing, design and branding with several high-profile companies. As an entrepreneur, I leveraged my design skills to create compelling marketing materials that elevated my small business. Along the way, I realized that many of my peers were struggling with their branding and graphic design needs, unsure of how to achieve the consistency and professionalism they desired in both their printed materials and digital presence.
That’s when it hit me… I had the perfect skill set to help fellow growing businesses polish and refine their brands. And that’s what I’m here to do: help you achieve your business dreams by elevating your brand to its fullest potential.
When I’m not designing, I’m spending time with the three loves of my life: my husband, our beautiful daughter and our sweet little boy. My husband and I are avid travelers and also love trying the newest restaurants in town, sipping on fancy cocktails and visiting wineries (we even got married at one). But we’re also just as happy ordering a pepperoni pizza and watching Netflix on the couch after the kids go to bed. We love doing life together, however it comes.
I would genuinely love to be a small part of your own story and success as well. Let me show you how to take your business identity to the next level. If you’re interested in learning about what I can do for you, book a free intro call.
What Sets Us Apart
