Angie Standard

As founder and co-owner of Koncept Design Studio, Angie's role with the firm is to oversee the overall strategy and oversee the financial stategies of the company. She also plays an intrical part in the firm’s innovative and ever expanding product and service offerings.

The story of Koncept Design Studio, previously known as Promotional Partners began back in 1992 when she took her first job in the promotional products industry.It was during this time that she began to foster a great love for lifestyle branding and truly developed a passion not only for helping her clients with their branding efforts, but for the classic American dream …becoming a business owner. In 1995 Kimberly Stewart joined Promotional Partners and the two agreed to develop a company focused on a strategy that sought to fill the need for company’s to purchase print, promotional items, signage and graphic design in a one stop location.

Promotional Partners unprecedented growth forced the company to move twice within a two year period, simply to maintain and manage its growth. Holding steadfastly to the original values that Angie Standard put in place in the early months of 1994 when she began the company, Promotional Partners, now known to our clients as Koncept Design Studio, has continued to grow by offering additional services including interior design, web to print and web design and never losing site that customer service is key to any business success.

Angie and Kimberly both work extremely hard to cultivate an environment that evokes creativity, promotes motivation and values diversity. The excitement and energy surrounding the company makes this company one exciting place to be an employee!

Kimberly Stewart

As co-owner of Koncept Design Studio, Kimberly's role with the firm is to oversee the overall strategy and collaborate with key department heads in regards to business development and customer service strategy. She also plays a key function in the firm’s innovative and ever expanding product and service offerings.

Prior to investing in Koncept Design Studio, Kimberly worked with Haas Publishing/Apartment Guide as a customer service representative and ultimately moved into a sales role. Eventually, she took a position with a sports marketing group as VP of Sales and Marketing for a local hockey team. However, it was not long before Kimberly found her way back to her first true professional love…the multi family industry. She decided to take a position with For Rent Magazine as an Account Executive.

A master networker and bursting with entrepreneurial spirit, Kimberly went on to pursue her dream of owning her own business. Her first company was a local paint it yourself pottery studio called Wired & Fired. The doors opened as the 1996 Olympics came to Atlanta, giving the company great exposure and much success. After almost one year, Kimberly sold Wired & Fired and joined Angie Standard in forming Promotional Partners, which is now known as Koncept Design Studio.

When Kimberly is not overseeing and managing the day to day operations here at Koncept Design Studio, you can find her renovating and decorating houses, spending time with her four legged friend Zoë, out and about doing photography and traveling. Not one to jump on every new fitness craze, she is learning to love the gym and yoga.

Walt Phelps

As Vice President of Koncept Design Studio, Walt's role is to oversee the firm’s overall strategy and sales. His extensive background and well-rounded knowledge in marketing, branding, advertising, publishing and sales has allowed Walt to implement innovative and creative business development, client service and product growth strategies that have enabled KDS to stay ahead of industry trends and better service our client’s needs.

As KDS continues to grow, Walt is cognizant of the fact that the firm’s business strategies must stay true to the core values that have enabled KDS to become an industry leader in its field for almost 20 years. His goal is to help communicate your brand efficiently and effectively to your audience, as well as to ensure Koncept Design Studio delivers on your expectations.

When Walt is not strategizing on how to conquer the lifestyle branding world, you can find him gallivanting in world travels or as a regular staple in Atlanta’s ultra hip restaurant scene. In his downtime he enjoys spending time with his partner and dogs.

Erin

As Koncept Design Studio’s Director of Operations, Erin's responsibility is to oversee the firm’s day to day business functions. She plays a crucial part in maintaining our reputation of outstanding customer service and uncompromising attention to detail that our loyal clients have grown to expect from us.

As a former All American College Soccer Player, Erin brings the same dedication and tenacity that she used on the field to her career here at Koncept Design Studio. Prior to joining the Koncept team, Erin worked with world renowned documentary film-maker, Ken Burns.

When Erin is not assisting clients or managing the day to day operations at Koncept Design Studio, she can be found winning local bocce tournaments, practicing her photography skills to become the next David LaChapelle and living the good life by Kimberly’s pool.

Megan

As a Lifestyle Branding Manager and a member of our dedicated sales team, Megan's role with Koncept Design Studio is to consult with and advise our clients in regards to the best way to represent and implement their branding needs and strategies. Megan brings several years experience in branding implementation and is an expert is assessing our client’s current situation and helping them achieve their marketing and branding goals.

Prior to coming on board to the Koncept team, Megan was an Division 1 collegiate athlete in the Georgia Tech Basketball program. She also prides herself in making a difference in the lives of high school girl basketball athletes by coaching and mentoring. When Megan is not advising clients on their lifestyle branding needs, she can be found coaching high school basketball, playing with her dog Cherokee and pushing herself physically in boot camp classes.

Ryan

As Director of the Interior Studio, Ryan’s role with Koncept Design Studio is to oversee the studio’s overall creative strategy and incorporate the design team’s vision to meet our client’s needs. Ryan is extensively involved in every aspect of our design practice and personally assists the team in overseeing the creative and logistical process of each project, including, the design concepts, construction documentation, purchasing, tracking, coordination and installation.

Merging a background as a stylist, visual merchandiser and designer, Ryan’s gutsy interiors, innate talent and masterful attention to detail have given him local acclaim and national attention. A classic modernist at heart, Ryan collaborates with clients to achieve a balance of scale, texture and contrast and his extensive portfolio showcases his timeless work that overflows with originality. Ryan’s career has afforded him the opportunity to work in all aspects of interior design and his experience has a significant focus in multi-family, commercial design, and residential design.

When Ryan is not busy crafting his latest interior masterpiece, he can be found on a plane or train (but never a bus) traveling to his next exotic destination, searching for artistic inspiration for his extensive photography efforts or working out.

Gareth

As Koncept Design Studio’s Senior Designer on our graphic and interactive design team, Gareth's responsibility is to conceptualize and design brand solutions and graphic applications for web and print.

Gareth is a triple threat in the design world, showcasing an impressive resume that includes work in graphic and web design, illustration and visual art. His career began in the music industry, doing illustrations for album covers (including illustrations for top 10 bestselling, internationally certified platinum albums). Although educated in all art forms, design is his true passion.

When Gareth is not lovingly crafting pixels, he can be found watching horror movies (anything with zombies), reading, photographing abandoned places, venturing nature trails and growing carnivorous plants in terrariums.

Blake

As Senior Interactive Developer, Blake's role is to handle the firm’s web development and programming tasks.

He brings extensive experience from previous roles, including owning his own web development firm for six years and acting as the Director of IT for one of the largest destination marketing firms in the southeast. Before discovering his love for web development, Blake moved to Hawaii and traveled the world as an Assistant Chef on a cruise ship.

When Blake is not developing websites, he can be found playing soccer, shooting short films, experiencing the Atlanta foodie scene or traveling.

Dave

As the Production Manager, Dave’s role with Koncept Design Studio is to oversee the firm’s tangible output for our print and ad specialty orders. Essentially, he is responsible for ensuring that all of our print and digital products and services meet or exceed both our client’s expectations and industry standards.

Dave boasts an extensive design background that includes wide-ranging experience and expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, pre-press, digital and traditional printing. As an already established and accomplished photographer, he also serves as the firm’s official photographer and his work is displayed in several local galleries and exhibitions each year.

When Dave is not managing our print and digital orders, he can be found performing with various bands and solo projects, winning poetry contests and orchestrating locally praised art and photography installations in Atlanta area galleries and museums. When is he not being a triple threat in the artistic community, he enjoys spending time with his finance, his dog Elvis and two cats.

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John

As Director of Printing Services, John’s role with Koncept Design Studio is to insure that each printed item we produce upholds our stringent quality standards and strict guidelines. He also plays a vital role in maintaining the firm’s digital press, as well as matching the settings of our press machine to the particular characteristics of each job we print. John regularly provides expert advice to our sales team regarding which paper options will best suit our client’s needs.

Prior to joining the Koncept team, John worked for The Atlanta Apartment Guide for eleven years, eight of those years he served as the Market Art Director. As an English major in college, John is interested in the creative process of graphic design and its ability to be used as an effective communication tool.

When John is not managing our printing press, he spends his free time plotting to become the next president of Cartoon Network, working on his own screenplay (think Harry Potter meets Inception without the wands) and spending time with his three favorite women: his girlfriend and two beautiful daughters.

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Audrey King

As an Interior Designer with the Interiors Studio, Audrey brings adept knowledge of the industry through experience and dedication. Working under senior leadership, Audrey’s valuable role is to provide support to all current projects. From inception to the completion of each project, Audrey is instrumental in developing the creative and logistical process of all projects.

Audrey began her career in interior design as Project Manager at the reputable design firm Pineapple House. She has collaborated on high-end turn-key projects nationwide, including primary residences and penthouse condominiums. She also developed a strong sales background in design while working for Ernest Gaspard & Associates at ADAC, bringing a vast knowledge of vendors and new product. Graduating from Valdosta State in 2004 with a B.F.A. in Interior Design, Audrey brings her valuable education and experience to the Interiors Studio as one of the newest additions to the Koncept family.

In her spare time, Audrey enjoys doing yoga, painting, cooking her favorite Thai recipes.

Jamie Walker

As a project coordinator with the Interiors Studio, Jamie is currently a senior at the University of Georgia in her last semester finalizing her B.F.A. in Interior Design at the University of Georgia. Her responsibilities with the Interiors Studio include overseeing the creative and logistic process of each project. Jamie is gaining experience working with a creative team and utilizing her eduction to support all current projects. Her exceptional talent with 3D photorealistic renderings has become a valuable asset to the entire branding process.

Before joining Koncept Design Studio in February 2012, she gained experience with the residential design firm The Design House in Savannah, GA. There she worked directly with the designers to help create unique and memorable spaces for established residential clients. With this experience, she then spent 6 months interning and learning from the design professionals at Design Continuum, Inc. There she gained a vast knowledge and understanding working within the hospitality industry.

When not working or in school, Jamie loves to spend time on the water wakeboarding and visiting the beach.

Brandon Jones

As a Web Developer with the Interactive Studio, Brandon brings both Design and Development experience. Working with our senior developer, Brandon’s role is to provide support and development to all existing and new projects.

Brandon brings 4 years of creative experience in Web Design and Development. He has helped develop and grow many small Web Design companies in both Atlanta and Florida. His real passion lies in design, but loves manipulating and playing with coding. Before starting a career in Web Development, Brandon played college soccer in Florida as well as professionally for a short time. Winning a Sun Shine State Conference title in 2005 and a PDL National Championship in 2008.

In his free time he enjoys trying new restaurants, exploring the city and still loves to play soccer for fun. He supports Chelsea FC of the English Premier League and is Alumni of Saint Leo University.

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