Design that holds intent.

Structure that gives creative leaders room to think, plan, and build.

Systems

We help ambitious teams translate ideas into spaces, products, and experiences that survive real-world constraints.

Design Direction | Systems Integration | Fabrication

Production

We help ambitious teams translate ideas into spaces, products, and experiences that survive real-world constraints.

Design Direction | Systems Integration | Fabrication

BEST FIT

I'm useful when...

I help design-led teams move from concept to execution without compromising quality.
A strong idea needs structure.

Design intent needs to become buildable.

Materials, vendors, clients, and timelines need alignment.

Quality has to survive handoff.
SELECTED WORK

RRIVET — Custom Uniform System

RRIVET shows how design extends beyond aesthetics into systems that connect product, purpose, and execution.

The project began as a customizable athletic jersey anchored by a symbolic rivet patch representing charitable causes.
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PHILOSOPHY

Design should retain its intent.

A strong concept is only the starting point. Its value is determined by how well it carries through execution. That requires judgment — what to protect, what can flex — and the coordination to see it through.

CAPABILITIES

From concept to production.

We support projects as they move from design intent into real-world execution.

Design Direction:

Clarifying priorities, decisions, and constraints before work begins.

Systems & Integration:

Aligning materials, sourcing, vendors, workflows, and communication.

Production & Delivery

Carrying work through execution, problem-solving, and final delivery.

WHERE WE BEGIN

Clarity before execution.

Most projects don’t fail for lack of ideas. They lose momentum when priorities become unclear, decisions remain unresolved, or execution outpaces alignment.

We begin by identifying the points of friction and determining what needs attention first.

METHOD

Concept — Systems — Production.

A simple framework for moving work from intent to reality.
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Concept

Define objectives, priorities, and success criteria.

Systems

Build the structure needed to support execution.

Production

Guide decisions and solve technical problems as the work is built.

WHO WE WORK WITH

For design-led teams with work to carry forward.

We partner with founders, studios, and product teams who need more structure, clarity, and follow-through between vision and execution.

  • Design studios
  • Founder-led brands
  • Product teams
  • Cultural & Hopspitality projects
  • Teams navigating complex production or scaling challenges
WHY KZEN

Bridging design and production.

A clearer path from idea to execution.

My background spans design development, sourcing, manufacturing, and production management. That experience makes it easier to recognize where projects stall, where communication breaks down, and what needs to happen to keep work moving forward.

I don’t replace designers or fabricators. I help connect the decisions between them.
FEEDBACK

Selected clients and collaborators.

Roi Perets
ELIE TAHARI

Kim always took the time to understand our needs, and her vast knowledge and approach to development techniques led to design solutions that were not only functional but also highly acclaimed, and in fact, our work at Elie Tahari was known for its high-quality and beautifully designed accessories.

Zorianna Altomoro
ZORYA FINE ART

Working with Kim was effortless. She quickly understood our goals and designed the gallery window, artists’ statements, and printed materials with precision and care. Her ability to align design with context and experience makes me eager to collaborate with her again.

Cory Esannason
ESA YOGA

Kim Livne is experienced and innovative in her work. Combining her extensive background in design and marketing with strategic research, she cultivates unique product ideas to grow and support your business.  Her detailed information helped me understand and grow my business, allowing for a 25% increase in online class participation. Kim’s devotion to her work is paramount, and working with her is a delight.

Samantha Nrekic
MICHAEL KORS

Having worked with Kim on dozens of projects, I was able to feel confident that the work products would be consistent and accurate. From each stage of development to bulk, Kim was a reliable steward of our designs.