Vessl are intentional, strategic thinkers + designers.

We weave story + beauty so you can make an impact.

The Values We Always Move With

WE MOVE WITH EMPATHY

we build trust by caring for our clients, learning their stories, and telling them authentically.

WE MOVE WITH CURIOSITY

we embrace the power of questions and the pursuit of new knowledge, striving to understand deeply, not assume.

WE MOVE WITH PURPOSE

we strive to build bridges, create connections, and help our clients flourish. we design with intention to make the world a more beautiful place.

Mia

Founder of Vessl | Creative Director | Designer

A designer, storyteller, & visionary who believes in carrying what matters with purpose. An advocate for clarity and courage in branding.

The Extended Vessl Team

Nathan Metzler

Type Designer

Nathan Metzler is a type designer and lettering artist based in Covington, Kentucky, specializing in the creation of wordmarks, lettering, and fonts to support brand development. His obsession with form, combined with an array of custom tools and techniques, allows him to craft distinctive typographic solutions for logos, wordmarks, and custom type.

Rachael Curtis 

Brand Strategist + Brand Photographer

Rachael Leigh is a brand photographer and strategist based in Cincinnati, OH, serving creative and small business brands nationwide. With a strategy-first approach, she helps clients create imagery that captures the heart of their brand and sells almost without saying a word—so they can get the most impact from the time and energy they invest.

Web Developer

Max is a sharp UX/UI designer and expert front-end developer who brings both strategy and skill to the table. He builds fast, accessible, and scalable React sites using atomic design systems—creating clean, custom solutions that actually work and grow with you. He’s the kind of developer you want on your side: thoughtful, efficient, and seriously good at what he does.

Max Lair   

Vidita Kanniks

Social Media Strategist

Vidita Kanniks is a creative professional with 10+ years of experience in performing arts and social media strategy, blending artistic insight with branding expertise. She has served as a creative partner in branding for a diverse range of over 7 different organizations, and currently serves as Social Media Strategist in residence at TrailBlaze Creative. Vidita holds degrees in music from UC-CCM and McGill, and an MBA from the University of Cincinnati.