• RID, IIDA, LEED AP
• Owner | Principal Designer

• Kelle is an accomplished Registered Interior Designer with over 20 years of professional design experience. Her eye for excellence and positive design approach is widely respected across the industry in Austin. She collaborates closely with clients and offers unique ideas and innovative solutions to the creative process. Her enthusiasm for design is marked by attention to detail, which elevates and sophisticates her finished work.

  Along with managing projects, Kelle oversees operations and new business at kc|ID. She is proud of the talented team she has assembled and is continually humbled by their expertise and passion. Prior to founding kc|ID, Kelle spent ten years working at PPDS [design + interiors] where she served as Lead Designer and Division Director of Interiors. She graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design and was recognized as LSU’s most outstanding senior in the College of Design.

• Certifications
• NCIDQ #164396, 2003 (National Council for Interior Design Qualification)
• LEED AP, 2009 (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)

• Registration
• Registered Interior Designer, Texas No. 10224, 2003

• Membership
• International Interior Design Association

• RID, IIDA, LEED Green Assoc.

• Studio Director | Senior Designer

With a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design and Business Foundations Certification from the University of Texas, Erin has called Austin home for over 15 years. She has grown with kc|ID since the firm opened its doors in 2011, initially as a Junior Designer and now holding the dual roles of Studio Director and Senior Designer. As a long-standing member of the IIDA Texas-Oklahoma Chapter, Erin has held LEED Green Associate status since 2013 and became a Registered Interior Designer in 2014. Her expansive experience with kc|ID encompasses managing projects of all types, sizes and styles, as well as leading the studio in our operational and internal business endeavors.

To achieve a design that is both functional and beautiful, Erin approaches every project with thoughtful research, ingenuity, and a focus on collaboration. As Senior Designer, Erin enjoys being involved in all aspects of the design process and project management from conception to completion, creating unique and meaningful spaces for her clients. As Studio Director, Erin oversees the design office while emphasizing a positive and proactive company culture. She is a multi-disciplined leader with depth of experience and pragmatic skills that help to ensure the operational success of the studio. When she is not working, Erin enjoys exploring the constantly growing Austin community, traveling to inspiring destinations, rooting for her Longhorns, and spending time with her family and friends.

• Certifications
• NCIDQ #30274, 2014 (National Council for Interior Design Qualification)
• LEED Green Associate, 2013 (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)

• Registration
• Registered Interior Designer, Texas No. 11516, 2014

• Memberships
• International Interior Design Association

• RID, IIDA, ASID

• Creative Director | Senior Designer

Nicki has been leading projects at kc|ID since 2012 and has collaborated closely with builders, architects, developers, and owners on a broad range of projects managing all stages of the design process from programming through construction and installation. She received her Bachelor of Science in Interior Design with a Business Minor from Texas State University before gaining professional experience at firms in Los Angeles and Austin, where she focused on high-end residential and hospitality projects. In 2016, Nicki became a Registered Interior Designer and serves as a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers and International Interior Design Association - Texas Chapters.

With exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to high standards of excellence, Nicki continually raises the bar to create interiors that are innovative and original, and believes projects rooted in collaboration lead to a more successful outcome. Her love of beauty and innate sense of style is apparent in every finished project. With dual roles of Senior Designer and Creative Director, Nicki is a talented leader who also oversees all creative output at kc|ID including marketing and branding initiatives, always aiming to lead authentically and motivate her team to produce creative and thoughtful work to shape and strengthen brand standards.

With inspiration drawn from art, architecture, music, travel, food and fashion, Nicki has found the passion for creative expression to be the core of who she is. When not in the studio, she enjoys exploring and learning from the world around her, always remaining curious, and applying her experiences to her work and everyday life.

• Certifications
• NCIDQ #31964, 2016 (National Council for Interior Design Qualification)

• Registration
• Registered Interior Designer, Texas No. 11758, 2016

• Memberships
• International Interior Design Association
• American Society of Interior Designers

Junior Designer

Lauren graduated with honors from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design. While in school, Lauren was selected for the Design Excellence award as a top student in her class and was recognized by her professors and peers for exemplary performance. After interning at a commercial furniture dealer in her home state of Louisiana, Lauren decided to take the next step with her career and make the move to Texas to immerse herself in the thriving Austin design community.

A New Orleans native, Lauren feels the most creative when she is connected to her natural surroundings. Believing that everyone deserves good design, Lauren loves constantly challenging herself to approach things in a new and innovative way. As a Junior Designer, Lauren plays a significant role in the team’s overall success by providing hands-on support in all phases of the design process and hopes to continue building her knowledge and experience to one day become a licensed interior designer.

In her free time, you can find Lauren carefully tending to her ‘plant babies’, volunteering in the local community, or adventuring the outdoors and restaurant scene. In moments of calm, she takes pleasure in practicing yoga and meditation, strolling through Zilker Park, or immersing herself in a captivating book at a nearby coffee shop or waterfront spot.

Junior Designer | Studio Coordinator

A Texas native, Mackenzie received her education from Texas A&M University in 2019 where she obtained a Bachelor of Environmental Design Architecture Studies and a minor in Communications. Prior to graduating, she had the opportunity to spend a semester of her senior year studying abroad in Italy and gained a newfound appreciation for the timeless nature of undeniably great design. Upon graduating, she moved to Austin for the opportunity to begin a career surrounded by like-minded design enthusiasts in a vibrant and flourishing city.

After gaining technical architectural experience at a technology-focused design firm, she decided to hone in on her long-time passion for interiors and creating functional spaces that double as aesthetically pleasing works of art. At kc|ID, Mackenzie works as a Junior Designer, supporting every stage of the design process with efficiency, organization, and a positive attitude.

Outside of work, she fully embraces the Austin lifestyle - from exploring the outdoors to enjoying live music from her favorite bands. She thrives in the culture of this bustling city and its focus on nature and the surrounding environment.

Design Assistant | Studio Coordinator

Elizabeth’s interest in interior design started very early in life. She grew up in the Austin area around her grandfather who was a builder, and her grandmother who owned an interior decorating business. She graduated from Abilene Christian University with an interior design degree in 2007 and spent the next four years working in the interior design industry in Austin.

Elizabeth then returned to her alma mater to work in University Events for six years, after which she ran her own garment design company. After successfully selling her business, Elizabeth took a month-long break from the busy working lifestyle to travel independently throughout England to gain perspective and inspiration. It was upon her time abroad that she decided to return to her first two loves: Austin and interior design.

Thrilled to work with such a prestigious design studio as kc|ID, Elizabeth hopes to expand upon her design knowledge and immerse herself in the creative opportunities as the direct Design Assistant to Principal, Kelle Contine.

When Elizabeth is not working, she is traveling, dancing, reading, making new friends, and engaging in exciting new experiences.

Marketing Coordinator

Hannah is a born and bred New Yorker but has spent the past 7 years in Austin after attending the University of Texas and has planted her roots here firmly. With a background in Corporate Communications and Psychology, Hannah’s professional journey has been focused on Client Services and Marketing and brings with her years of experience working closely with a diverse range of people, problem solving, and developing marketing strategy. As Marketing Coordinator, Hannah manages kc|ID’s social media platforms, maintains the company website/online presence, serves as the liaison for publications, manages digital and print marketing, and plans all kc|ID events. She brings savviness and passion to her work and enjoys working in a creative design-oriented environment.

Even in her spare time, Hannah can likely be found on Instagram running her passion project foodie account or indulging in one of the many new restaurant hot spots Austin has to offer. Nothing is more relaxing to her than curling up on the sofa with her English Cream Golden Retriever, Louie, and watching episodes of The Real Housewives.

Procurement + Billing Manager

As kc|ID’s Procurement + Billing Manager, Joanna is the organizational backbone of the studio. A self-proclaimed numbers geek and spreadsheet junkie, Joanna takes great pleasure in overseeing the intricate details of each project, as well as the overarching financial strategy of the company holistically. Being a seasoned Project Manager with an artistic flair, she is most inspired by experiencing the creativity and ingenuity of the kc|ID design process. “Meticulous orchestration of the procurement process is key to bridging imagination with reality.”

With a degree from the University of Texas and as a native to the city, her passion for all things 'Austin' is palpable. A true Austinite through and through, running the Greenbelt, watching football, and relishing in the thriving food scene are just a few of Joanna’s favorite activities. Having dance parties at home with her two kids Sage and Vince however, easily tops the list as the best part of her day.

Purchasing Lead

Summer was born in southern California but spent her formative years in the Rocky Mountains of Northwest Montana. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of the Pacific and is highly driven by client and colleague relations. She was originally drawn to kc|ID by “the beautiful balance between creativity and structure” and brings an extensive background in event planning. As the Purchasing Lead at kc|ID, Summer plays a significant role in our Procurement team’s success, leading vendor orders and communication, furniture, art & accessory coordination, along with installation logistics - all with a keen attention to detail. She thrives by creating a supportive space for our clients that is uniquely aligned to their vision, planning precisely while also aiming to execute seamlessly.

Summer and her husband Joe now call Austin home, and spend much of their time introducing their son Beau to all that the Hill Country has to offer. When time permits, they love sneaking in a date night and marking “must-try” Austin restaurants off their lengthy list. They can usually be found exploring the city’s many green spaces or managing their brood of rescue animals.