Cheers to Ten Years: Celebrate with JK Creative
It’s time to pop some bubbly and cheers to ten years!
A Decade of Design, Growth, & Gratitude
In April of 2016, JK Creative began with a bold vision: to bring intentional, strategic design to businesses that deserve to be seen.. What started as a leap of faith has grown into something we are incredibly proud of: a team, a community, and a body of work that speaks for itself.
Ten years means ten years of late-night revisions, of watching brands transform, of celebrating our clients' wins as our own. It means learning, pivoting, growing, and showing up again every single day. We wouldn't trade a moment of it.
In this post, we’re sharing how we’re celebrating, a message from our founder, and a look back at key moments that shaped JK Creative over the past decade.
It’s time to celebrate…
10th Anniversary Logo
The team has crafted a special logo for the next year to celebrate this milestone. Look for this celebratory mark rolling out this month on our website, socials, email signatures, and more!
Let’s connect on Social
Are we connected on social media yet? If not, let’s do it! We are so close to 1,000 followers on Instagram, and we'd love to hit that milestone together. Find us on your favorite platform to keep up with project highlights, team moments, marketing tips, and more all year long.
Win a Prize from Tiffany & Co.
In honor of ten years, we're giving something beautiful back. Follow us on socials and enter our anniversary giveaway for a chance to win a stunning prize from Tiffany & Co. (Launching mid-month!)
10 for 10 Savings
As a thank you, we're offering 10% off any new project, (or 10% off one month of work for our retainer clients). Use promo code JKC10 when booking a consultation or submitting a job request. Monthly client? Just let us know which month you would like us to apply your discount. (Offer expires 12/31/2026.)
Leave Us Some Love
Have you enjoyed working with JK Creative over the years? We would love to hear about it. A quick Google review means the world to us and helps other businesses find their creative home.
ATHENA NextGen Scholarship
JK Creative is proud to sponsor a participant in this year's ATHENA NextGen Leadership Program, supporting another woman as she grows on her career journey. We know firsthand what the right opportunity can do and we're thrilled to pay that forward. Stay tuned to meet our selected recipient!
Donation to the National Entrepreneur Center
In the spirit of giving back, JK Creative is proud to donate to the National Entrepreneur Center. Currently the organization is raising funds for a new state-of-the-art facility located in the heart of Downtown Orlando. The NEC provides training, workshops, and programs supporting small business in the Central Florida area and JK Creative believes in powering the future of entrepreneurship here locally.
Let's Party!
A proper decade deserves a proper toast. We're planning a celebration and we want you there. Stay tuned for a save-the-date announcement. This is going to be one to remember.
A Message from Our Founder
This year, JK Creative turns 10, and honestly, it’s a little surreal to write that. What started as a one-woman business with a laptop, a lot of determination, and a belief that good design could truly make a difference has grown into something more special than I ever could have imagined. I had been working long days, late nights, and weekends at other jobs, and I remember thinking I wanted something different. Something more meaningful and authentic. So I took the leap. I actually had to name the company in a single day so I could open an LLC for an early client — and somehow, the name stuck.
In the early days, I knew this might actually work when my network and community kept sending referrals my way. That support meant everything and gave me the confidence to keep going. Over the years, I’ve learned that entrepreneurship is equal parts strategy, creativity, and occasionally Googling how to run a business. What most people don’t see are the proposals, the invoicing, the annual filings, the IT headaches, and all the other hats you wear when you run a business — but somehow, through a lot of hard work and a lot of great people, it worked out.
There have definitely been some scary moments. During the pandemic, I came very close to walking away — but instead, I dug my heels in and chose to keep going. I’m so glad I did. What started at a kitchen table has grown into a creative agency I’m incredibly proud of. I’m especially proud of the pro bono work we’ve been able to do, the community we’ve become part of, and the fact that so many of our clients have turned into friends over the years. And of course, none of this would be possible without our incredible team, who care deeply about our clients and the work we do and keep everything running every single day.
Thank you for being part of the JK Creative story. Here’s to the first 10 years and everything still ahead.
— Julie Kostic, Founder & CCO of JK Creative
10 Years in the Making
A look back at the milestones that shaped JK Creative
JK Creative is founded. A vision becomes a business and the journey begins. Some of our first clients included Walden University, Greystar Real Estate, and Mid Atlantic Chiropractic.
Hired our first interns and began building a team.
Won our first RFP, a major milestone and proof that the vision was working.
Converted Julie's basement into an official office space, complete with a Keurig in JKC blue, of course.
Hired our first full-time employee. The team officially gets official.
Attended the HOW Design Conference, investing in craft, community, and creative growth.
Earned our MDOT MBE Certification, opening new doors and opportunities.
Moved headquarters to Orlando, Florida. A new city and a new chapter.
With the pandemic, revenue eventually fell to $0. But we endured and that endurance defined us.
Won the Avalon Innovator Award, recognized for resilience and innovation.
Launched our new company website, a fresh face for a fresh start.
Moved into The 5th Floor Office, a place to meet, collaborate, and grow.
JK Creative receives 2 Communicator Awards, industry recognition for excellence in communication design.
Named Official Design Partner for the 2022 NACE Experience Conference in Orlando, producing The Design Experience exhibit for catering and event professionals from across the country.
Julie featured on Season 4 of The Blox, bringing our story to a national audience.
Julie accepted into the ATHENA NextGen 2023 Leadership Program.
Julie accepted into the prestigious Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program.
First time winning the Best of Florida Award, a distinction we've proudly held every year since.
Hosted Creating YOU, a Branded Content Creation Workshop, collaborating with fellow creative entrepreneurs to help small business owners tell their brand story.
Julie hosted by Goldman Sachs at their NYC Headquarters for the National Program, a landmark moment.
Julie speaks at the East Orlando Chamber Day of Learning Conference, sharing insights on branding and visual communications.
Sponsor of PRSA SunCon24 with Julie delivering a breakout session as a featured speaker.
Named Official Design Partner of the American Cancer Society's Orlando Cattle Barons Ball, a partnership close to our hearts.
Julie joins What's the Score Radio Show, sharing the JK Creative story with a new audience.
Julie wins the 2025 NAWBO PropelHER Pitch Competition, a powerful moment for women-owned business.
Julie speaks at UCF: Insights from Designer to Founder, sharing the journey with the next generation.
JK Creative joins 2,000+ small businesses in Washington, DC for the Goldman Sachs Summit.
Julie featured in the NAWBO National Publication, spotlighting her journey as a woman-owned business founder.
JK Creative awarded $20,000 through the 2025 Allstate Main Street Grants Program, investing in our next chapter.
Julie becomes Marketing and Communications Committee Chair for WISE, continuing her commitment to women's leadership and community impact.
JK Creative turns 10. And the best is absolutely still to come.
Celebrate with us!
Follow along, enter the giveaway, leave us a review, or just leave a celebratory comment on this post. However you’ve been part of the journey (or want to be), we’d love to hear from you.
