About Us

Founded in 2010, Kitiya Palaskas Studio offers a unique approach to commercial design, bringing craft-based techniques to the forefront of everything we do. We celebrate handmade culture in all its forms, creating colourful and joyful props, installations, illustrations and content for brands all over the world. Our mission is to bridge the gap between craft and design by offering tactile, bespoke solutions to creative projects across the advertising, retail, fashion, entertainment and events industries. Explore our services.

Meet Kit

Kitiya is a multi-disciplinary designer with over 12 years experience crafting for global brands. She is the founder of Kitiya Palaskas Studio and the author of Piñata Party, a DIY craft book. As a handmade expert, she is renowned for her bold, playful designs and colourful style, and is passionate about skill-sharing, advocating for more open dialogue around wellbeing issues for creatives, and forever hyping handmade culture, especially in this digital world we now live in.

Best song to craft to: Temperature by Sean Paul

Best cocktail: Margarita

Most-used craft supply: Double-sided tape

Fun Fact About Kit: Used to be in an all-girl rap group

Hello!
Hello!
A kitiya Palaskas starburst shape in colour purple

Over 13 years crafting for global brands

Our Services

  • Prop and Installation Design

    Bespoke, handmade objects and experiences to elevate your campaigns

  • Content Creation

    Niche digital content to showcase your brand in a charming, original way

  • Illustration

    Colourful illustrations with a tactile, craft-based twist

  • Creative Workshops

    Hands-on, community-based making experiences that inspire

  • Speaking

    Niche knowledge and educational insights from an industry expert

  • Something Else?

    We love a challenge and can't wait to hear about your project

  • “Kitiya was a delight to work with on our Knit Con 2022 project for Pinterest. Her keynote talk on the Importance of Handmade in a Digital World left a huge impact on our guests and left them feeling inspired & confident to go out and work with their hands more. I would recommend Kit to anyone, she would be an asset to any event and really brought the fun and colour! ”

    Montana Cooper, Project Manager, Our Friends Electric

Our Portfolio

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  • DIYs and Templates

    Are you a passionate about craft? Explore our collection of DIY projects and craft templates, and get inspiration for your next project!

  • Adobe Express

    As a proud Adobe Express Ambassador, Kitiya has developed a range of resources that can help you elevate your next creative project or market your small business.

  • Cricut

    As an official Cricut creator, Kitiya can help you make the most out of your Cricut machine. Check out her Cricut projects, SVG templates and instructional videos:

  • The Blog

    Our blog is your go-to place for inspiration, creative career advice, DIY projects, and walkthroughs of our client projects.

Free Resources
Free Resources
A kitiya Palaskas starburst shape in colour blue

Browse our Products

  • FREE - Create + Connect (SVG + PDF Digital Template Bundle)
    FREE - Create + Connect (SVG + PDF Digital Template Bundle)

    FREE - Create + Connect (SVG + PDF Digital Template Bundle)

    Regular price $0.00
    Free!
  • 2025: Your Creative Year Masterclass - Thurs 30 Jan 2025 - Melbourne
    2025: Your Creative Year Masterclass - Thurs 30 Jan 2025 - Melbourne

    2025: Your Creative Year Masterclass - Thurs 30 Jan 2025 - Melbourne

    Regular price $110.00
  • Pansy Bag Charm
    Pansy Bag Charm

    Pansy Bag Charm

    Regular price $30.00
    Sold Out
  • Tulips Bag Charm
    Tulips Bag Charm

    Tulips Bag Charm

    Regular price $30.00
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  • Working sustainably in everything we do.

  • Designed with love in Naarm/ Melbourne.

  • Proudly female owned and operated.

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