services
thoughtful design, meaningful connection, lasting results
At Receptive Giving, I go beyond “making things look good.” Every project is rooted in understanding your brand’s heart and translating that into visuals, strategy, and experiences that truly connect with your audience. Whether you need a one-time design project or ongoing creative direction, we’ll build something that works beautifully—inside and out.
Marketing
Utilize the best social platforms for you, implement organic SEO for web traffic, or receive a strategy that supports your goals. We can perform website audits, website design, and content calendars for online consistency. Event planning and ambassador services are also available to help bring your brand to life.
Design
Brand creation and management from an expert with 10+ years in the Adobe Suite, graphic design, and other design platforms, creating both digital and print design, including logos, branding, and content creation. We can offer creative direction to help conceptualize campaigns and strategies, and bring them into reality.
Illustration
Drawings, graphics, and brand elements bring an added flair to your unique brand. From incorporating a seasonal pattern for your lookbook or newsletter, or wanting custom designs for postcards, posters, book covers or apparel, we can bring your visions to this 3D material existence.
What Makes Us Different
I don’t just design for you—I design with you, getting to know your business, your story, and the emotion behind what you do. My work is grounded in genuine connection, intuition, and a deep respect for your vision.
What you can expect:
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Attentive listening: I see and hear the heart of your brand.
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Intuitive branding: I pick up on undertones, moods, and emotional cues others might miss.
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Full-spectrum support: From concept to launch, I ensure every detail aligns with your goals.
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Authenticity over trends: Designs that last because they reflect you, not just what’s popular today.
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Heart-level commitment: I care deeply about your success—it shows in the quality of my work and the relationships I build with my clients.
Ways to Work Together:
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Project-Based: Great for one-time needs like a logo, website, or marketing campaign.
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Ongoing Partnership: Ideal for brands looking for consistent design and marketing support (20–40 hours/month).
“LOVE Katy & Receptive Giving. She has been a huge help for me and her work is truly amazing. Great communication throughout the whole process a gem to collaborate with. Her work is clean & concise and her designs are definitely ones for the books! 10/10 would recommend.“
– Tom Griffith
“So Katy has helped me from scratch to get my business off the ground. From Creating a logo all the way to helping me finding my voice and image behind the business itself. The amount of time and care that goes in to every part of her business is outstanding and I would highly recommend anyone go to her as I will again in the future!“
– Robert Gamble, Owner of Gunks Cafe
Trust the Process
Discovery Call
We discuss your goals, challenges, and vision for your brand.
Proposal & Scope
You’ll receive a tailored proposal outlining deliverables, timelines, and investment.
Creative Direction
We define your brand’s visual language and marketing strategy.
Design & Development
I bring your project to life—logo, website, content, campaigns—always in collaboration with you.
Refinement
Two rounds of revisions are included. After that, we can continue refining at my hourly rate.
Launch & Support
Your final assets are delivered, and I guide you through how to use them effectively. For ongoing needs, we can continue under a monthly retainer.
Pricing Structure
Every brand is unique, so I create custom proposals based on your needs, scope, and timeline. Here’s a general guide:
Hourly: $80/hr (ideal for small projects or ongoing retainer work)
Project-Based: Flat rate determined by deliverables (logo design, website build, event design, etc.)
Ongoing Partnership: Monthly retainer for 20–40 hours/month, perfect for brands seeking continuous creative and marketing support.
Build a brand that feels like you.
Our Work
Transcending Pedagogy
Transcending Pedagogy is an online blog by NY English teacher & HS Dept Chair, Michelle Bulla. She is truly a thought-leader in her industry, sharing her knowledge and lived experience of teaching, writing, and literature. She is a traveler, yogi, reader, and writer, offering 1-on-1 guidance to teachers developing their curriculum and updating their teaching styles.
Rachel Ackley
Rachel Ackley, a fashion designer, is also a Yoga and Breathwork Instructor, with advanced trainings in reiki, cacao medicine, physioyoga, restorative yoga and health coaching. As a teacher, she offers students classes with the intention of helping others to gain self-awareness and also to give them the tools to connect to their highest and most authentic self. Most of all, she hopes to inspire others to move closer towards a life that feels free. Learn more about her brand HERE.
Honey Wellness
At the heart of Emma’s practice is a genuine commitment to helping people feel their best—inside and out. As a Nurse Practitioner, she combines science, education, and compassion to guide clients toward optimal health in a results-driven, transparent way. Through individualized care plans rooted in thorough bloodwork, Emma offers hormone therapy, weight management, peptides, IV nutrients, and more—empowering active individuals to reach their goals safely, confidently, and sustainably.
Jody Weatherstone
Jody trained and worked as both a singer and actress, touring nationally and internationally. Her versatility and flexibility have led her to perform in a wide range of genres, from musical theater to oratorio, singing music by composers from Bach, Handel, and Faure, to Barber, Gershwin, and Sondheim. Jody’s vibrant and refined soprano has been reviewed with enthusiasm throughout the New York region. She has also maintained a private voice teaching studio for the past 22 years helping vocalists of all ages fulfill their personal singing goals.
SRNDR Skincare
Alexandria approached Receptive Giving for a unique logo design for her new skincare line, SRNDR. Inspired by her love for Southern California, Rihanna, 70’s pop culture, and yoga, she aimed to create a distinctive brand. Alexandria sought to differentiate SRNDR from typical modern skincare brands with a vibrant, edgy aesthetic.
Laura the Explorer
For this travel brand rooted in curiosity and empowerment, I created a visual identity that speaks to modern women with a spirit for adventure. The project included a custom primary logo, sub-mark, horizontal variations, and a brand color palette inspired by Fora’s earthy tones. Clean yet expressive line work paired with thoughtfully selected typography brought Laura’s vision to life across digital and print platforms. The final assets were delivered in an organized Canva Brand Kit for easy content creation and long-term brand consistency.
The LOAM
LOAM, founded by Jenifer Patrick-Silverman, stands for love of a mother and offers luxurious, eco-friendly clothing for breastfeeding women. As a mother who struggled to find suitable clothing, Jenifer aimed to create designer pieces that cater to a mother’s lifestyle. The brand name ‘LOAM,’ meaning fertile soil, reflects the company’s mission to help women connect with their innate wisdom and inner power while fostering a sense of community.
Sunstone sanctuary
SUNSTONE is a wellness sanctuary located in the Hudson Valley, offering a serene environment for deep mind, body, and soul connection. The sanctuary provides various services, including crystals and wellness retail, massage, body work, infrared sauna therapy, PEMF sessions, energy healing, Ayurveda, and sound therapy. Additionally, SUNSTONE hosts a full schedule of workshops and events to enhance overall well-being.
Hatfield Solutions
Hatfield Solutions LLC is dedicated to offering expert Amazon vendor management and search engine optimization services to boost client sales and product visibility to Amazon’s 197 million customers. As a family-owned business, they resonate with the willow tree’s symbolism of flexibility, resiliency, and branching out. Reflecting these qualities, they are expanding their range of services to support their ongoing growth.
Seasonal Newsletter
Stay in the loop with studio updates, wellness insights, and creative inspiration.
From upcoming events and yoga classes to fresh designs and mindful musings, this newsletter is my way of staying connected with you. Expect gentle nudges to move, breathe, create, and come together—season by season.











