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Specialties
100% Custom Web and Graphic Design for businesses, associations, universities, and government
History
Established in 2004.
It all began at a kitchen table. That’s where a talented designer and two entrepreneurs who dreamed of creating a graphic design firm that exceeded the industry standard for quality and customer experience formed Top Shelf Design, LLC. Nearly a decade later, our company has completed over 6,000 projects for more than 3,100 clients. Owners Brendan and Kathryn Kiel, Creative Director Gena Romano, and a staff of highly creative and dedicated designers, developers, and account managers continue to keep true to the vision established in 2004. Headquartered in the Rosslyn neighborhood of Arlington, we are now respected through the greater Washington DC region, Raleigh, and Atlanta as a leader in web design and graphic design. And the kitchen table is still in our studio to remind us of our beginnings.
Meet the Business Owner
Brendan K.
Business Owner
Brendan Kiel founded Top Shelf Design in 2004 with the goal of establishing a regional design firm with a focus on exceptional design and optimizing the customer experience. He has played almost every role within the company, from developer to salesman, to marketing and SEO expert.
Brendan received his BA from Case Western Reserve University, MPP from Georgetown University and MD from George Washington University. He holds Board Certification in Anesthesia, and practiced for six years before retiring in 2012. He is the veteran of two successful Internet start-ups.
Brendan lives in Raleigh with his wife Kathryn, and children Lexington and Hudson.