Duende is an independent design studio devoted to building distinctive visual experiences for creative businesses. Guided by over a decade of industry experience, we blend artistry and strategy to build visual systems that move your business forward and draw your audience closer — ultimately crafted to connect, inspire, and endure.
Tailored, strategic, and artfully built for creative businesses — our services focus on clarity, collaboration, and support. Every solution is designed to move your brand forward with intention and deliver results that create meaningful, lasting impact.
Working with Hannah was one of the best decisions I could have ever made for my company. She is so much more than an incredible designer, but is truly a visionary, which such a rare gift. She helped me fully understand what I do as a creative and breathed life into my work – giving our brand a voice and a feeling more than just a product or service. Her design brought cohesiveness to chaos and allowed us to posture ourselves in a luxury market that we would have never been able to visualize or achieve on our own.
by David Swidrak,
Swidrak & Co.
As I began the process of defining this next chapter of our rebrand, it was difficult for me to envision what exactly that would look like. How could I communicate our rebrand that was an extension of myself and so much more now that we had a team, a clear process and vision? I felt supported, heard and understood throughout every step of the process in working with Hannah. She was very open to all of my suggestions and the experience truly felt collaborative. Going through this exploratory process helped me become even more clear on the path I envision for our brand.
by Rachel Leslie,
Lāer Studio
As a photographer and a creative, I've hired and worked with several different designers over my career and I can truly say, I have never had a better experience than I did when working with Duende. Hannah made me feel truly listened to and cared for through the entire process. She is an exceptional listener and is incredibly perceptive and personable, she heard my ideas and particular visions and made them so much better - at every single phase.
by Kelsey Sjostrom,
Ruét Photo
After interviewing six other designers, it just felt different with Duende—in all the best ways. Working with Hannah was an absolute delight. From the very beginning, she truly understood my vision and the essence of what I hoped to achieve. She not only met our expectations but exceeded them in every aspect. If you're looking for a designer who can deliver a luxurious, elevated brand with depth—something you can be immensely proud to stand behind—then Hannah is the perfect choice.
by Blair Hayes,
Blair Skincare
I was initially drawn to Hannah's work because of her design aesthetic, but it was clear from her kind-hearted and genuine personality that the depth of her talent runs much deeper.
Her ability to create an impactful narrative based on intentional conversations and asking the right questions is extraordinary. I felt that she sought to understand who I was as a person and a professional, and translated it into a brand package that goes so far beyond just the stunning visual pieces.
by Kristen Veenstra,
Kristen Veenstra Interiors
From the onset of our time together, I was so impressed by Hannah's ability to nail my vision with her designs and inputs. Not only is Hannah incredibly talented, but she is also simply a joy to work with. My goal with my brand refresh was to showcase my work in an elevated and easy to digest way, and Hannah delivered just that and more. I have been getting constant praises for how luxe my new branding and website look, and I have Hannah to thank for that. I am entering the new year feeling so confident about what I have to offer my clients and what's to come for my business.
by Valerie Faleiro,
LBV Design House
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Hannah. I decided to take a big risk and start up my own orthodontic practice. The stars somehow aligned that I found Duende, and I am incredibly grateful to have worked with Hannah to help me capture the vision for my business. Her design process was thorough and she was able to develop my brand in the most beautiful, artistic, meaningful way. She is genuine, passionate, responsive, hard working, and talented. I’m so excited to embrace and implement everything she has created for me!
by Danielle Godley,
Godley Family Orthodontics
Working with Duende was an exceptional experience. Hannah took the time to really understand my business goals, as well as my style and design preferences, then seamlessly and strategically translated it all into stunning branding. I loved the option to add a studio day after the design process was complete, and walked away with numerous polished templates and tools that makes using my new branding easy. Often the brand design process can take months, but the focused intensive process paired with a studio day allowed me to have everything within a couple weeks! Hannah is a total joy to work with and extremely talented!
by Tory Putnam,
Putnam Creative
Founder Hannah Batkoski is a West Virginia native now based in Raleigh, North Carolina. After several years in the design agency world, she founded her studio in 2019 and has since partnered with a diverse range of industries—creating brands defined by meaningful storytelling, expressive visuals, and lasting, positive impact.