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Kelly Farrell

CEO & Founder of designRoom

Kelly has a unique talent for uncovering what's special about her clients. It’s her specialty, and the heart of how designRoom approaches branding.

Kelly learned design and branding while working in advertising as an Art Director, Designer, and Account Representative for several national/regional brands; Cellular One/Ohio, Northfield Park, National City Bank, and Mr. Hero. Her future, however, included a more passionate approach to the work and more direct engagement with her clients.

In 1990 designRoom was born. One room. One designer. And lots of room to grow.

Today, under Kelly’s leadership, designRoom is a national, award-winning branding and design firm. With her innate ability to see the right solution and her passion for helping clients reach their goals, Kelly is a fierce brand advocate for behavioral health organizations across the U.S.

Her unique approach makes her a sought-after national speaker on the importance of branding in behavioral health. Kelly focuses on how branding can unify an organization internally, amplify their unique market position, and help them move in a positive, sustainable direction.

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"If all of us are together in a room, we can come up with what we need to for the client. I get that from trusting in our team, and I’m honored to be around people who are that committed."

Kelly Farrell

CEO & Founder of designRoom

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