rm72

What we did:

Karen has served as Creative Director for Nike’s rm72 since 2010, where she crafts immersive brand storytelling initiatives, artist residencies and installations for Nike’s top tier entertainers, athletes and influencers. For a selected portfolio of Karen's work from rm72, please contact studio@karenkimmel.com.

RM72 SPACE (2011-2016)

What we did:

Nike's original Rm72 location in Los Angeles was a premium 1-on-1 seeding and storytelling experience for top tier entertainers and athletes, featuring an immersive journey through a series of rotating installations highlighting emerging tech and innovation across the brand. Karen has served as the Creative Director for rm72 since 2010, continuing to their new space in 2016.
Nike's original Rm72 location in Los Angeles was a premium 1-on-1 seeding and storytelling experience for top tier entertainers and athletes, featuring an immersive journey through a series of rotating installations highlighting emerging tech and innovation across the brand. Karen has served as the Creative Director for rm72 since 2010, continuing to their new space in 2016.

Urban Palate

What we did:

The Downtown Los Angeles tasting room and offices for boutique catering company, Urban Palate.

Zappos

What we did:

The Day of WOW was a back to school bash of epic proportions created for Zappos, designed to celebrate their customers while bringing their products to life through customization crafts.
The Day of WOW was a back to school bash of epic proportions created for Zappos, designed to celebrate their customers while bringing their products to life through customization crafts.
The Day of WOW was a back to school bash of epic proportions created for Zappos, designed to celebrate their customers while bringing their products to life through customization crafts.

Nike

What we did:

An expansive collaboration ranging from creative consulting to consumer journeys and beyond. Karen is currently the creative director and chief curator for a Nike’s premiere brand marketing space in Los Angeles.
An expansive collaboration ranging from creative consulting to consumer journeys and beyond. Karen is currently the creative director and chief curator for a Nike’s premiere brand marketing space in Los Angeles.
An expansive collaboration ranging from creative consulting to consumer journeys and beyond. Karen is currently the creative director and chief curator for a Nike’s premiere brand marketing space in Los Angeles.
An expansive collaboration ranging from creative consulting to consumer journeys and beyond. Karen is currently the creative director and chief curator for a Nike’s premiere brand marketing space in Los Angeles.

Splendid

What we did:

Holistic brand consulting, a national event series, social media strategy and many other projects spanning the studio’s partnership with this Los Angeles-based family clothing brand.
Holistic brand consulting, a national event series, social media strategy and many other projects spanning the studio’s partnership with this Los Angeles-based family clothing brand.
Holistic brand consulting, a national event series, social media strategy and many other projects spanning the studio’s partnership with this Los Angeles-based family clothing brand.
Holistic brand consulting, a national event series, social media strategy and many other projects spanning the studio’s partnership with this Los Angeles-based family clothing brand.

Crafting Community Weekend

What we did:

An annual family retreat conceived, designed and produced by Karen Kimmel Studio, featuring crafting workshops from some of the most exciting voices in contemporary design, recreation, and compelling brand activations.
An annual family retreat conceived, designed and produced by Karen Kimmel Studio, featuring crafting workshops from some of the most exciting voices in contemporary design, recreation, and compelling brand activations.
An annual family retreat conceived, designed and produced by Karen Kimmel Studio, featuring crafting workshops from some of the most exciting voices in contemporary design, recreation, and compelling brand activations.
An annual family retreat conceived, designed and produced by Karen Kimmel Studio, featuring crafting workshops from some of the most exciting voices in contemporary design, recreation, and compelling brand activations.

Hunters Alley

What we did:

For the launch of this online marketplace for vintage and one-of-a-kind home décor, the studio brought the thrill-of-the hunt to life for an unforgettable party in Los Angeles.
For the launch of this online marketplace for vintage and one-of-a-kind home décor, the studio brought the thrill-of-the hunt to life for an unforgettable party in Los Angeles.

Casitas Ave

What we did:

An industrial bachelor pad transformed into a colorful modern workplace for the studio creative team, including fully customized wooden desks, cabinets and inspiration boards.

Lookout Mountain

What we did:

A Laurel Canyon hunting lodge reimagined as an elegant lake house in collaboration with architecture firm Studio Alvarez.

Handmade Holiday

What we did:

A Crafting Community event in Los Angeles that invited families to take a day off from the crowds to craft beautiful holiday gifts while connecting with their loved ones through creativity.
A Crafting Community event in Los Angeles that invited families to take a day off from the crowds to craft beautiful holiday gifts while connecting with their loved ones through creativity.
A Crafting Community event in Los Angeles that invited families to take a day off from the crowds to craft beautiful holiday gifts while connecting with their loved ones through creativity.

Emily Henderson

What we did:

A community art project created for the families of the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission in partnership with interior decorator, Emily Henderson.

Rebecca Taylor

What we did:

A mobile chandelier commissioned by chic, feminine womenswear label, Rebecca Taylor for their Los Angeles store.

Ella Moss

What we did:

The studio worked with this bohemian clothing brand on several projects, including in-store displays, custom products and social media management and blog design.
The studio worked with this bohemian clothing brand on several projects, including in-store displays, custom products and social media management and blog design.
The studio worked with this bohemian clothing brand on several projects, including in-store displays, custom products and social media management and blog design.

Fendi

What we did:

For the 10th anniversary of the Fendi Baugette, the legendary Italian accessory house asked 100 contemporary artists to reinterpret its classic design.