Kathleen A. Smith Designs

08/29/2025

Knights of Columbus #1750, Port Clinton, OH

The 20th annual 4P festival is this weekend in Port Clinton! I worked out this visual menu, included important announcements, and showcased their sponsors. Watch it live on their big screen!

08/09/2025

I am Catholic. It is central to whom I am and what I do. That being said, I am a huge advocate for life of pre-born to death. I sought out to update the invitation flyer for Respect Life Ministry of Ottawa County for others to join the fight for life. This vision came to my mind and I instantly sent it back. Thankful to be able to support thir mission to help moms, babies, children, and adults at all stages of life. 👶 ❤️ Consider joining them at their next meeting or inquire how you can support life. Info at www.EqualityBeginsInTheWomb.org

08/05/2025

Do you ever stumble on something that just captures your attention and you simply love? I really love learning about different organizations, ministries, and businesses to see what really makes them tick - their why. It's fantastic helping them reach their goals.

This design was super fun! St. Boniface Catholic Church - Oak Harbor, OH and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church host a Murder Mystery Dinner every two years. It is put on primarily by the Mom's Group.

I am honored to help this event in a few ways. For starters, I created the flyers used, generated the scripts that the characters use, and coordinated with volunteer characters for the events. It is a blast! (Contact info for this event has been blacked out on purpose as is a past event.)

Let's talk about design a little bit. This was for a Murder Mystery Dinner which took place in the Ol' Wild West! The image cycled between a few images capturing the Western feel but this image was subtle enough and looked wonderful with faded effects. The fonts were chosen to capture the relaxed feel of this event but also fit the time period as well. Even though this was hosted by a mom's group, this event was open to all adults to attend.

08/05/2025

Even though I've been quiet and offline, things have been in the works. My newest project has been working with the Knights of Columbus #1750, Port Clinton, OH and creating their billboard and yardsigns for the annual 4P festival!

Both showcase the icons used for the festival - pearch, peirogi, and a beerstein for the polka. If you see these signs, try and snap a picture and share it with me. I would love to see them!

I also updated their flyer - it is a version that can be printed and reused without concern of a change of bands or dates.

07/10/2024

Google AI Essentials Certification completed! 👌 AI technology is revolutionizing all aspects of business, design, content creation, and even day to day tasks at home. It is unreal what can be accomplished and will be accomplished with it. Glad to see human in the loop and ethics play a large part of designing.

Those who earn the Google AI Essentials certificate have finished five modules that are designed to prepare them to integrate AI into their work. They have a foundational understanding of AI principles and practical experience applying generative AI tools to workplace tasks. They have developed the....

07/08/2024

Ooooh yeah, buddy! Gettin' official over here with Canva Certification!

07/02/2024

I've been offline for a bit focusing on the wee ones this week. Clare turned 4 months old and has a ton of checkups for her hip dysplaysia. Adelaide is turning 4 years old next week and so working out those details. I love games and wanted to incorporate her favorite activities. She just wanted a sleepover with some "honorary" cousins. I will be having an outpatient surgery tomorrow so just tying up some odds and ends. Our 2 year old Bernadette is just kind of going along with everything for right now thankfully. 😆 Life is good! Can't wait to celebrate our family and the country this week! 🙌 🎆

Here's some things I created this week for fun and family. This weekend, I'll be finishing up the Cookie Menu for Port Clinton Cake Company and starting some ads for July.

06/25/2024

144... 144!?

06/25/2024

What murder mystery would you like to be apart of? Vote with your reaction! Share with others! And save the date. Please tag any businesses you'd like to see be apart of this event with their appetizers, main dishes, desserts, or decor in and around Port Clinton!

06/25/2024

Brittany and I trying to calculate her combinations for Port Clinton Cake Company like...