“Katie Fischer Design has been featured in just about every wedding publication on earth. And we can see why — these timeless, elegant invites celebrate simplicity and quality craftsmanship.”
— REFINERY29
MEET THE TEAM
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Katie Fischer Cohen
FOUNDER / CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Where I grew up: New Hampshire
College: New York University, B.S. and M.A.
My dream vacation: A big group surfing trip to Costa Rica with friends and family
In my spare time I like to: Host dinner parties, surf, cook, oil paint, read, ski, and hike with my dog
I can’t live without: My two sons, my husband, Gary (our Portuguese Water Dog), and coffee
Inspiration: The rugged coastline of Maine, nature and light, interior design, music, film, fashion, food and wine, modern art, antique shops, traveling, and people who are great at what they do
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Nicole Gagliardi
ART DIRECTOR
Where I grew up: New Jersey
College: Montclair State University, BFA
My dream vacation: Solo backpack trip through Italy. I would love to revisit some of my favorite cities and explore the ones I haven't been to yet
In my spare time I like to: Read, snowboard, hike, and spend time with my friends and family
I can't live without: My nephew and niece, coffee, and reality TV
Inspiration: Mountains and the ocean, the city of Florence, modern art, typography, and wallpaper designs. My inspirations are constantly evolving
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Irene Kostrzewa
STUDIO MANAGER
Where I grew up: New Jersey
College: Berkeley College of Business for AAS and Rutgers Newark for BS
My dream vacation: My goal is to get to all 50 states so anytime I get to a new one, it’s a dream come true! I have 11 to go. After that, Fiji!
In my spare time I like to: Spend time with my family, read, travel, walk, ski, cuddle with my cats and watch tv/movie, go to great restaurants and laugh every chance I get
I can't live without: My family (cats included), bubble tea, books, beach, music, comedians, tv, movies, and Lilia’s (Brooklyn) cacio e pepe and ricotta gnocchi
Inspiration: My son!
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Adriana Salazar
JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Where I grew up: New Jersey
College: Rutgers University, Newark
My dream vacation: A safari trip in South Africa!
In my spare time I like to: practice painting, do self care, try recipes, drink coffee, and do hair (fun fact: I have my cosmetology license)
I can't live without: my family, my fiancé, my best friend, and my 2 dogs and 2 cats
Inspiration: Mother nature is for sure my biggest creative inspiration. I'm also inspired by being surrounded by and speaking with strong-minded women
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Cyra Bernal
ILLUSTRATOR/FINE ARTIST
Where I grew up: New Mexico
College: Maine College of Art & Design (MECA&D) BFA
My dream vacation: To travel across Europe and Asia to visit iconic castles and palaces
In my spare time I like to: Enjoy a book (usually a cheesy one), visit museums, try new restaurants and learn new recipes
I can't live without: My doggos!
Inspiration: vintage wallpapers, architectural details and breathtaking landscapes of all kinds
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Gary Cohen
JACK OF ALL TRADES
Where I grew up: Maine
College: The Elsa Larsen School of Good Manners
My dream vacation: Anywhere with off-leash beaches and other dogs to play with
In my spare time I like to: Hike in the woods, binge-watch TV shows on the couch with my family, and bark at wild turkeys from the safety of my home
I can't live without: My morning run, patches of sunlight to nap in, and my toy bird’s nest
Inspiration: Oh, where do I start? My main sources of inspiration are pilfered food and KFD’s timeless designs
MEET THE TEAM
-
Katie Fischer Cohen
FOUNDER / CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Where I grew up: New Hampshire
College: New York University, B.S. and M.A.
My dream vacation: A big group surfing trip to Costa Rica with friends and family
In my spare time I like to: Host dinner parties, surf, cook, oil paint, read, ski, and hike with my dog
I can’t live without: My two sons, my husband, Gary (our Portuguese Water Dog), and coffee
Inspiration: The rugged coastline of Maine, nature and light, interior design, music, film, fashion, food and wine, modern art, antique shops, traveling, and people who are great at what they do
-
Nicole Gagliardi
ART DIRECTOR
Where I grew up: New Jersey
College: Montclair State University, BFA
My dream vacation: Solo backpack trip through Italy. I would love to revisit some of my favorite cities and explore the ones I haven't been to yet
In my spare time I like to: Reading, snowboarding, hiking, spending time with my friends and family
I can't live without: My nephew and niece, coffee, and reality TV
Inspiration: Mountains and the ocean, the city of Florence, modern art, typography, and wallpaper designs. My inspirations are constantly evolving
-
Irene Kostrzewa
STUDIO MANAGER
Where I grew up: New Jersey
College: Berkeley College of Business for AAS and Rutgers Newark for BS
My dream vacation: My goal is to get to all 50 states so anytime I get to a new one, it’s a dream come true! I have 11 to go. After that, Fiji!
In my spare time I like to: Spend time with my family, read, travel, walk, ski, cuddle with my cats and watch tv/movie, go to great restaurants and laugh every chance I get
I can't live without: My family (cats included), bubble tea, books, beach, music, comedians, tv, movies, and Lilia’s (Brooklyn) cacio e pepe and ricotta gnocchi
Inspiration: My son!
-
Adriana Salazar
JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Where I grew up: New Jersey
College: Rutgers University, Newark
My dream vacation: A safari trip in South Africa!
In my spare time I like to: practice painting, do self care, try recipes, drink coffee, and do hair (fun fact: I have my cosmetology license)
I can't live without: my family, my fiancé, my best friend, and my 2 dogs and 2 cats
Inspiration: Mother nature is for sure my biggest creative inspiration. I'm also inspired by being surrounded by and speaking with strong-minded women
-
Cyra Bernal
ILLUSTRATOR/FINE ARTIST
Where I grew up: New Mexico
College: Maine College of Art & Design (MECA&D) BFA
My dream vacation: To travel across Europe and Asia to visit iconic castles and palaces
In my spare time I like to: Enjoy a book (usually a cheesy one), visit museums, try new restaurants and learn new recipes
I can't live without: My doggos!
Inspiration: vintage wallpapers, architectural details and breathtaking landscapes of all kinds
-
Gary Cohen
JACK OF ALL TRADES
Where I grew up: Maine
College: The Elsa Larsen School of Good Manners
My dream vacation: Anywhere with off-leash beaches and other dogs to play with
In my spare time I like to: Hike in the woods, binge-watch TV shows on the couch with my family, and bark at wild turkeys from the safety of my home
I can't live without: My morning run, patches of sunlight to nap in, and my toy bird’s nest
Inspiration: Oh, where do I start? My main sources of inspiration are pilfered food and KFD’s timeless designs