word on the street

Most of these testimonials can be found on my Facebook Business Page 😘

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Design Testimonials:

  • "Dorey is an amazing graphic designer. She is efficient and gets all of your ideas on the table before she starts designing. Then, she takes your ideas and turns them into something even better and more beautiful than you could have imagined. Some of her work can be found throughout our website. I wouldn't use any other graphic designer!"

    Rebecca Borough, Founder of #KNIT Marketing, Los Angeles, CA

  • "Dorey designed the logos and website for Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts, and was fabulous to work with. She's been flexible with moving timelines and expectations, ready to take on unexpected requests. Her eye for design and anticipation of needs made getting the job done easy! Thank you Dorey, for all of your time spent working with us."

    Dru Cowan, Arts & Community Development Manager of Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts, Oakland, CA

  • "I came to Dorey with nothing but an old Squarespace site and a thousand different ideas for my midlife crisis-fueled rebrand. Dorey got all my assets in working order and built me a FREAKING BEAUTIFUL new portfolio site that I’m just loving. She was patient, communicative, punctual, and has genuinely good taste! We sat together on a video call where she taught me how to use the backend of my new website while sipped red wine out of a coffee cup and vaped. You’re a creative’s creative, Dorey, and I promise I’ll PROTEST outside Mark Zuckerberg’s residence until they make your business page 20% larger than everyone else’s. It’s a sure-fire marketing tactic! But for real, thanks for everything!”

    Jeremy Glass, Freelance Copywriter, Maine, USA

  • "Dorey is a bright star who really loves to create and refine both beautiful and functional designs. I had the pleasure to work alongside Dorey on many photoshoots for in-store and product imagery, as well as strategizing their successful integration into larger project management flow. She has a great eye and passion for the craft of bringing energy and life to illustration. I would also recommend Dorey for any organization that embraces the notion of individual contribution, as she was always a reliable source for a strong well thought-out perspective that arrives with a professional collaborative cheer."

    Phil Fox, Executive Chef of Protein Bar Restaurants, Chicago, IL

  • "Dorey is a total lifesaver! I needed a complete website makeover and I was frustrated with how long the process had been taking (me attempting to piece things together myself with various vendors). She understood my vision immediately and crafted an absolutely gorgeous site that feels completely ‘me’ and clearly tells prospective clients who I am and what my business is all about! Working together was seamless and FUN. I'm now easily attracting new clients across the globe who align with my energy. Your website is the first element that someone sees – Don't waste your time on anyone but the best. Hire Dorey Kronick!"

    Heather Vox, Vocal Teacher & Singer Songwriter, San Francisco, CA

  • “Dorey is responsive, curious, and absurdly talented. Most importantly, she is patient! She doesn't rush the consultation process. She believes in making sure she has a grasp on the concept. She will hold you accountable to the big questions and provides more examples than you could ask for. Once you've picked a direction, she sets intentional dates to check-in and in my experience, completes the project before the due date to allow time for feedback and fine tuning. I've recommended her to colleagues, friends, and anyone under the sun looking to make something to put out into the world. All of them have come away impressed. If you found her, hire her. She’s designed 3 of our websites, 2 of our logos, AND our branding.”

    Dr. Fabrice Lubin, Owner & Psychologist of For Real Therapy & For Real Spaces, Chicago, IL

  • "Check out @theinvicto. Dorey did an amazing job with all of our branding — including our brand colors, logo, and packaging. She’s an amazing artist and designer. Highly recommend for entrepreneurs that need a partner to work closely with as you develop your brand."

    Franklin Buchanan, Owner & Co-Founder of Invicto, Naf Naf Grill, & Venture Kitchen, Chicagoland, IL

  • "Style. Humor. Freshness. Brightness. And a certain Joie de Vivre. Those are the words I often used to describe Dorey's design work — and, if I am being thorough — her personality. When we were looking for a designer to help take our design communication to the next level, there was simply no competition to Dorey's work after weeks of interviews. She has a brilliant way of telling a story — with a very specific time and place — with her work. She was easy, pleasant, and interested in hearing feedback on her craft. There were several times we had some very specific, but completely unintelligible ideas that we needed her to incapsulate, and she was always able to read between the lines to deliver something truly fresh and innovative. I loved working with Dorey and look forward to crossing paths with her again in the future."

    Mike Ganino, Operating Partner of Protein Bar Restaurants, Chicago, IL

  • "It has been a blast and pleasure working with Dorey regularly for the last several years! We work with her on a variety of graphic design projects, mostly digital flyers and invitations, but also have partnered on photography projects, logo design, and even creating some fun gifs — all an integral part of our library and marketing efforts. She is open-minded, a true artist, organized, and all while understanding the context of how this work applies to our business."

    Matt Nguyen, Showroom Experience Manager of Brizo Chicago, Chicago, IL

  • “Dorey is absolutely incredible to work with! I have worked with her on several different occasions for all different types of projects and she never ceases to amaze me. She puts her all into everything she does and makes our work together fun and easy! Her designs are creative and so beautiful. Everyone who sees her work is always incredibly impressed. If you are looking for any sort of design or photography work – you must use Dorey!!! We love her so much.”

    Heidi Burns Hilton, Founder of Project Happy Hearts, Los Angeles, CA

  • “Dorey made all of our website dreams come true, and far exceeded any expectations we had. She is lovely and wonderful to work with in every way. An incredible talent and designer!”

    Danielle Moore, Founder of Nido Kids, Austin, TX

  • "I hired Dorey to revamp my website for my wedding videography business, Seafoam Films, and not only was she absolutely wonderful to work with, she knocked the website design out of the park!! I always feel like I am so bad at being able to communicate a vision, and it was like Dorey reached right into my brain and pulled it out perfectly! She asked the right questions and gave me the space to figure out what I wanted. She was so incredibly kind and generous with her time and talent, she is a true artist and professional! I knew I could trust in her skills, and I am so so glad that I did. My new website is beyond my wildest dreams and just makes me so so happy every time I look at it!! Thank you Dorey for making my dreams come true and being so incredible to work with!!!"

    Shannon Cecil, Owner of Seafoam Films, Santa Cruz, CA

  • “Dorey has been such an incredible creative asset to The Gauge Collective — her talent for design and branding is truly unmet. She has wow'd every client who has gotten to work with her and we truly value all of the input and professionalism she has brought to the team. I highly suggest utilizing Dorey when it comes to design, branding, and photography!”

    Teddy Heidt, Founder of The Gauge Collective, Chicago, IL

  • “I have such a greater appreciation for what goes into developing a brand: something that can grow with time and embodies a larger vision. It takes time!!! Back and forth, scheming, thinking, changing my mind, adding texture, hand drawn and unique graphics — this was all carefully curated by a very talented graphic designer — Dorey Kronick — and I couldn’t have done it without her help!!!!!”

    Shannon Juliana, Founder of Out West Design Co., Santa Cruz, CA

  • “Dorey is a dream to work with. Not only did she get me in under an hour of chatting on the phone, but she fully grasped my vision and executed it flawlessly. She brought my logo to life and I can’t thank her enough. Her level of communication, skill, and attention to detail is superb. She’s a badass. Thank you a million times. Xoxo”

    Simone Novak, Founder of Culinaire Affair, Austin, TX

  • "Simply put, Dorey is one of the best designers I've worked with! I have utilized the professional, reliable, and creative design services of Dorey for some of my biggest projects that have gone to market, including multiple book cover designs, event invitations, t-shirts, beanies, and an array of other projects. I have worked with a lot of designers over the years, but I have been extremely impressed with how professional, patient, and creative Dorey has been on many of our projects. Because of her wonderful work and attributes, Dorey will continue to be my go-to designer. I highly recommend her work!"

    John Schenk, Founder & Publisher of John Schenk & Associates, LLC, Dallas, TX

  • "Working with Dorey on my brand redesign was a great experience. Whether it's logos, business cards, flyers, brochures, icons, photos, or web design, Dorey can help. Not only that, but she's very knowledgeable about her field and is able to provide an array of useful online and print resources that helped me get the most out of our work together. I highly recommend her for your next brand redesign or promotional campaign!"

    Adam Robbert, Founder of Pacific Editing & The Side View, San Francisco, CA

  • "Like many other millenials, I have an urge to be an entrepreneur + be more visible online. With both of those things considered, my friend and I decided to start a podcast. We’ve never had a logo created from scratch, so we didn't know what to expect. The process with Dorey was so easeful and inspiring from beginning to end! She worked with us closely to clarify, nurture, and uplift our vision for the project. We co-created a logo so unique that stands out amongst the podcast crowd. We are endlessly grateful for Dorey's expertise, diligence, and generosity. Highly recommend her work!"

    Julie Brannen, Co-Founder of the Unearthing Us Podcast, Founder of SheWolf, Dance Therapist, Chicago, IL

  • "Dorey is a pleasure to work with! The entire process of designing my new business logo was easy and fun. The final result was exactly what I was looking for and envisioned."

    Lindsay Downs, Founder of The 3 Brushes, Gaithersburg, MD

Photo Testimonials:

  • “Working with Dorey is an absolute DREAM. She is extremely professional and efficient. She patiently listens to what ideas you have and things you want to create, and affirmatively creates exactly what you want and then some. She is bold and fun, and makes a photography shoot feel like a hang out with a dear friend. She captures the heart of everyone who steps in front of her lens in a way that is not only flattering, but highlights to the world exactly that person's purest and best self. And then she turns around and generously has the work out to you lightening fast. I would (and have) recommend her to any and everyone. Her work is the kind that will last a lifetime.”

    Sam Bianchini, Los Angeles, CA

  • “Hire Dorey to photograph your wedding! She is an artistic genius with Michelin star service skills. Dorey was a thousand times more organized than we were, so we basically learned how to plan our wedding from her. Even though it's a big party, a wedding is an intimate thing, with lots of precious and vulnerable moments — Dorey is the only human I would want behind a lens to capture them. The photographer is there for every single thing that happens so it matters a lot who she is. Dorey is so supportive, nonjudgmental, easy going, and good humored. It was wonderful to have her by my side the entire day. On top of it all, she captured everyone and everything about our wedding so beautifully. Going through the photos feels like reliving all the joy and sweetness of the day over again. It's really a priceless gift. I had no idea how important it would be to have these photos and I am so grateful to her for creating them. I'm basically just incredibly lucky to know someone so talented.”

    Milana PeBenito, Petaluma, CA

  • "Dorey took pictures of my family and I, and was WONDERFUL to work with!! My husband and I have twin toddlers that are wild and Dorey was great with them! I highly recommend Dorey and can’t wait for the next set of pictures!!"

    Beth Hermes Bamouni, Chicago, IL

  • "We worked with Dorey for professional headshots and could not be happier with the process and the final product. Our photos look amazing! During the shoot she really took her time to make sure she was getting the best shots and that we looked our best as well. She was patient when our cheeks started hurting from all the smiling and she makes you feel super comfortable and confident! We cannot say enough nice things about her and we recommend her to everyone we can!”

    Heather Fuchs, Co-Founder of Metro Design Build, Chicago, IL

  • "Let me preface this: I am not a photo person. I am not a wedding person. And now I go and get engaged and have to take wedding photos?! Halp. Enter Dorey, who was warm, kind, and organized throughout all of our interactions. She flawlessly balanced our wants and constraints for both our engagement shoot and day-of wedding photography. I honestly just had FUN working with her. She made me feel comfortable where I otherwise could have felt very awkward, and felt like an ally helping us make our day go right. If I ever have need for professional photography again, I will be working with Dorey. She turned both sets of photos around incredibly quickly, they came out beautifully, and we were so excited to share her amazing art with our family and friends. Bonus: works well with dogs :)”

    Jessi Moths, Chicago, IL

  • “Dorey is AMAZING!!! She's has a wonderful eye for capturing the best moments. Dorey did our engagement and wedding photos; both sets exceeded our expectations. We received so many compliments about how beautiful they all turned out. I would hire Dorey again and again for anything and you should too!!!!!”

    Elysia Grasswick, Chicago, IL

  • “Dorey is absolutely amazing. We were thrilled when we were able to book her for our wedding photography. All of our conversations leading up to the wedding left us feeling so comfortable and confident — and we already knew the work would be stunning. Her go with the flow attitude helped put us at ease, and her attention to detail and her ability to give direction, even to unruly bridal party members or onlookers who were trying to distract us, made us incredibly happy and comfortable with our choice. We can’t wait to see all of our images and we couldn’t recommend Dorey more!”

    Emily Goodman, Bride, Chicago, IL

  • "Dorey did an unbelievable job photographing our wedding day! Not only was she a joy to work with, she took such time and care editing and crafting the photos to help us create a wonderful momento of the day! Highly recommend!"

    Laura Camerer, Chicago, IL

  • "Working with Dorey was such a dream! She came to our house and took photos of my little family a few months ago, and while I'm usually not very comfortable in front of the camera, she's so personable and laid back that I felt like I was hanging out with a friend rather than having my photo taken. Before our session, we chatted about our vision for the shoot and I shared a few inspiration shots with her, and she came prepared to take the style of photos we'd like (including bringing a few props to the shoot!). Dorey is great with kids and very flexible. I've recommended her to several friends!"

    Anni Metz, Chicago, IL