Hi! I’m Katie, an architect by training, a lifelong stationery lover, and the creator of Katiebird Prints.
I’ve enjoyed drawing and making things for as long as I can remember. Inventing my own Pokémon, making mansions in the Sims, and so. many. Klutz craft kits ultimately influenced my decision to pursue a degree in architecture. After graduating in 2016 with a Masters in Architecture from the University of Kansas, I moved to Chicago to begin my career. While architecture channels my creative side through technical problem-solving, I missed the freedom of unfiltered, creative expression. With the encouragement of friends and colleagues after posting a few of my illustrations online, I launched Katiebird Prints—a playful return to my roots and a space where I could combine my love of design, dry humor, and pop culture.
What started as a small Etsy shop in 2020, quickly grew into a stationery brand with over 7k sales and counting. In 2022, I made the move to New York City, where I am still a practicing architect. The daily chaos of New Yorkers inspires me constantly, and it shows up in my work through quirky bookmarks, laugh-out-loud greeting cards, and fun stationery and gifts. After getting settled in the city, I launched the wholesale side of my shop in 2025 and am stocked in over a dozen retailers across the US. I design, sketch, illustrate, and often produce my products right here in NYC. My designs are always drawn, never AI, and all of my production partners are based in the USA. I hope you enjoy looking around the shop and feel free to reach out with any other questions!
