Wild at heart.
Intentional in design.

hi, I'm Kalie Sands

Rooted in Tennessee, inspired by the Pacific Northwest, and fueled by coffee & creativity.

I’m Kalie, the face (and hands, and everything else) behind Wild Heart.

I traded the Pacific Northwest for Rocky Top back in 2011, married a local in 2013, and we’ve been putting down roots in Maryville, Tennessee ever since. Jeremy and I are girl parents to Ellie, Evie, and Emmie, plus two beagle mixes, Daisy and Duke, who run the house whether we like it or not.

My love for design started with photography as a teenager and turned into graphic and web design in my early twenties. I earned my degree in Media Technologies: Design for Web and Print from Pellissippi State, where I learned the best projects still start simply, with pen, paper, and an idea.

meet

The team

I might be the only designer, but I do have some super cute helpers (a.k.a. distractions)!

A few of my favorite things

Color

purple

Drink

iced coffee or tea

Flower

hibiscus

Activity

reading + traveling

what I do

Design Services

Website Design

Custom website design built to reflect your brand, connect with the right people, and help turn visitors into real inquiries. Every site is designed to feel like you, and easy for visitors to actually use.

Logo Design & Branding

Branding that helps your business feel polished, consistent, and aligned. From logos to foundational brand elements, everything is created to reflect who you are and connect with the clients you actually want to work with.

Search Engine Optimization

Simple, strategic SEO to help your website get found and support long-term growth. Built into your website or added as a standalone service, SEO helps connect your business with the people already searching for what you offer.

What's the process like?

1. Connect

You’ll reach out through my contact form, then we’ll schedule a 15-minute discovery call so we can talk it through and see if we’re a good fit. I start by getting to know your business, your goals, and the clients you actually want to attract.

2. Confirm

Once we’ve talked things through, you’ll get a proposal with dates, pricing, and the number of feedback rounds included, so nothing’s a surprise later. From there, you’ll sign the contract and pay the deposit, and we’re officially underway.

3. Create

First I’ll have you fill out your questionnaire, then I start with a mood board or wireframe to lock in the creative direction, digging into your industry and competitors. From there I get to work and present the design, and we go through feedback together.

4. Celebrate

Once everything’s ready, it goes live. You walk away with something you’re actually proud to send people to, whether that’s a website link or a business card with your new logo on it, and it’s built to be easy to manage and grow with you.

let's chat

Whether you’re ready to jump in or just curious about packages, I’d love to hear from you.

Wild at heart. Intentional in design.