Lettering artist, muralist & illustrator in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Kristen De Palma // KDP Letters Design Co.

For nearly a decade, Kristen has been bringing stories to life through the beauty of lettering. With a vibrant, vintage-inspired style perfectly suited for book covers, packaging design and editorial illustrations, Kristen also enjoys working with brands to create meaningful and memorable murals that brighten communities.

Before becoming a full-time artist, Kristen spent over 15 years as a professional marketer. That experience now informs her creative process, allowing her to align her artwork with her clients’ strategic goals and brand values—maximizing both meaning and impact.

She’s collaborated with brands like adidas, Pepsi, Trader Joe’s, and Jägermeister, and recently launched two lettering classes on Skillshare. Her award-winning floriography seed packet collection, created through her company To & From Gift Co., is sold across North America.

Kristen lives in Halifax with her lovely husband Justin (who runs his own design company, Double Ghost Merch Co.) and their sweet rescue dogs, Yams & Louis.

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AWARDS

Certificate of Typographic Excellence
Type Directors Club, 2024

Gold - Design & Illustration
ICE Awards, 2024

Bronze - Best Visual Artist
The Coast Best of Halifax Awards 2023

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