Khristian Howell

Creative Director | Author | Brand & Design Strategist

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Twenty years of making things look exactly like they should feel. Color has always been the foundation — five years as a textile designer and colorist at Nordstrom, then building a named design practice that became a platform for national broadcast work, editorial authority, global licensed products, and brand strategy. TODAY. HLN. Better Homes and Gardens. HGTV. The work has always been the same: help people and organizations understand what they're actually communicating — and make it better. Now based in France, running KSQD Media and building Center of Gravity — a life design experience for high-performing women who are ready to make their lives feel as good as they look. The methodology is original. The results are real. The through line across all of it: design is not decoration. It is the architecture of how something feels. That applies to a paint color, a brand, a room, and a life. Published author. On-air expert. Creative director. Brand strategist. Currently accepting a small number of advisory engagements where that lens is genuinely useful. GOVERNING PHILOSOPHY: "It s just paint. Don t be afraid to paint over it." WHAT SETS ME APART: I operate at the intersection of brand, editorial, and design and this unique lens allows me to spot white space, unlock growth narratives, and guide executive teams through high-stakes creative and strategic decisions.