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

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 help design-led teams move from idea to execution — aligning vision, materials, vendors, and production so the work gets built with intent.

Design Direction:

Clarifying intent, priorities, and decisions so the work holds from concept through delivery.

Systems & Integration:

Aligning materials, sourcing, vendors, workflows, and communication to make production viable.

Production & Delivery

Overseeing execution with steady follow-through so that what is designed is built, delivered, and resolved.

WHERE WE BEGIN

Clarity Before Execution

We begin by identifying where the work starts to lose strength.

That may mean clarifying direction, refining the presentation, or uncovering gaps between design intent, production reality, and decision-making.

From there, we define what needs to be protected, what can flex, and what has to happen next.

METHOD

Concept — Systems — Production

We turn direction into a working path — defining the idea, building the systems around it, and carrying it through production.
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Concept

We clarify intentions and align direction, priorities, and intended outcomes with available resources.

Systems

We align materials, sourcing, vendors, workflows, and structure communication.

Production

We carry the work through execution, so aesthetic decisions hold as constraints come into play.

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.

Most breakdowns don’t happen in the idea. They happen in the handoff — between vision, vendors, materials, timelines, and decisions.
KZEN works across those layers so the final result feels clear, intentional, and aligned.
FEEDBACK

Selected Client's 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.