At Petite Alma we believe in the little things, in small gestures that make a big impact. We strive for simplicity and clarity without clutter, flash, or fuss. Through understated, elegant design, we aim to inspire creative expression and help others spread joy.

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About Kirby Woodson ELLIS

Kirby was born and raised in Texas. She left for New York City to design for babyGap, then moved to Paris to design for the French children’s company Bonpoint. It was there that she began dabbling with graphic design as a hobby. In 2002 she returned to New York to design a line of clothing for Princess Marie Chantal of Greece, and also launched a layette line for Madeleine Wolcott Imports. Her graphic design interest grew into a full time endeavor, and she founded Petite Alma, named after an adorable four-year-old fit model she worked with in Paris.

As the design studio continues to thrive with her business partners in Silicon Valley and France, she has expanded into the world of coaching and healthy living in order to develop a design studio that not only makes beautiful products, but helps others create beautiful lives too.


 

Services

branding
illustration
workshops
hand lettering
stationery design
creative direction
private label services
coaching & mentoring

Clients

Anthropologie
Atelier Rosemood
Babyccino
Barnes and Noble
Galison
Hallmark
Le Petit Montessori
Marin Primary & Middle School
MoMA Design Store
Shutterfly
Tattly
The Battery
Tinyprints
Wedding Paper Divas