Based in the twin cities area of Minnesota, I am the sole artist and designer behind Katdog Design, a small and mighty design studio.

I am a professionally trained artist & designer with a BFA in Graphic Design and more than 10 years of experience. I specialize in building or extending brand identities to enhance your brand story and create a connection with your customers. I have worked with a wide range of industries from food and spirits to wellness, cannabis, agriculture, and tech. I have experience in packaging, merchandise, websites, patterns, murals, and more! I love working with small to medium businesses and passionate individuals who want to create, elevate, or re-imagine their brand.

When I'm not busy creating, I'm usually at home in St. Paul, MN, hanging out with my husband, our lively dog, and our quirky pet pig. I love relaxing with board games or diving into sci-fi movie marathons in our plant-filled space. When I'm not indoors, you'll likely catch me outside, mountain biking, hiking, or adventure racing.

If you're interested in tackling a project together, pattern licensing or just want to say hello, I'd be happy to hear from you at katdogdesign@gmail.com 👋 Follow on instagram, facebook, and pinterest.

Curious about my logo? It's a tribute to my beloved dog Allegra who was my faithful sidekick for 13 years. She played a crucial role in shaping the human I have become today. See her here.

Kat Manor is the owner and creative behind Katdog Design

Designer, Artist, & Outdoor Enthusiast

🚵‍♀️ I love to mountain bike, hike, and regularly compete in adventure racing.

🥾 I hiked and camped through the largest cave in the world (Hang Son Doong).

🐖 I have a pet pig named Mushroom. You can follow her on instagram.

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Hi, I'm Kat Manor.

I really didn’t have an expectation that something so wonderful would come from this project. From our first meeting she was fully focused on learning everything about my business and immersed herself in what kind of mood I wanted to embody for my customer. She was super responsive to my awkward attempts at describing what I was thinking (fresh and simple and warm and inviting, outdoors but not plain and boring …easy, right?) and took it to levels I didn’t even know were there. Kat is fabulously and ingeniously talented and her services are worth much much more than she charges. I now have the homey, inviting and cohesive brand that evokes laid back learning. Thank you Kat!

- Ann W.

Nice Words from Nice People

Before Kat, our brand was solid, but it lacked a personality. She captured the essence of who we are – honest, genuine, adventurous. Kat expertly balanced familiar elements with fresh graphics and ideas, creating a brand identity that truly resonates with our customers. From packaging to van graphics and cool t-shirts, her designs are not just visually appealing but strategically sound. Working with Kat was a breeze, and I wouldn’t hesitate to partner with her again on my next venture.

- Ryan R.

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Katdog Design is a small & mighty creative studio that builds bold, illustrative brands with personality. Serving clients across the globe and locally in St. Paul, Minneapolis, and across Minnesota and the Midwest.