Sara Berks
Creative Director & Brand Consultant @Portals The Studio & Office Of Sara Berks
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Creative Director & Brand Consultant @Portals The Studio & Office Of Sara Berks
Portals is my creative studio and consultancy for home, lifestyle, and values-driven brands. It operates in three distinct areas: Creative Direction & Product DesignBrand identity, creative direction, product design, and collection development for home and lifestyle companies. Work spans visual identity, go-to-market strategy, ethical sourcing, supply chain development, and home textile collection development.Brand Strategy & AdvisoryStrategic advisory for founders and growing companies navigating brand positioning, collection strategy, pricing architecture, and operational clarity. Focused on early-to-growth-stage consumer brands in home and lifestyle.The StudioWallpaper, fabric by the yard, and artwork. Available through saraberks.com.
EDUCATION
School of Visual Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Graphic Design
SKILLS
ABOUT SARA BERKS
Creative executive and founder with 15 years bridging brand strategy, design, and business operations. Currently running Portals — part studio, part office.I built MINNA into a nationally recognized home goods brand over 12 years, leading creative direction, brand strategy, product development, and ethical supply chain. The brand earned features in Architectural Digest, Domino, and Dwell, and partnerships with Design Within Reach, Nordstrom, and Ace Hotels. Along the way, I developed deep expertise in artisan partnerships across Latin America, building manufacturing relationships rooted in fair compensation, quality, and cultural preservation.After intentionally closing the business, I launched Portals. Part studio, part office.The Office: Brand strategy, creative direction, and advisory for values-driven founders. I work with early- to mid-stage product companies on brand identity, visual and verbal language, sourcing strategy, and the operational foundations to bring it all to life. I\'m especially drawn to brands in sustainable, artisan-made, or impact-driven spaces.The Studio: Painting, pattern design, wallpaper, fabric, and custom textile collaborations.I\'m also open to the right full-time role. Especially one where I can shape brand vision while staying connected to execution.
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