The talent
Behind our smart ideas.

At Rhyme & Reason Design, we are a passionate group that is dedicated to our work, educated in our field and never ceasing in our desire to learn and grow. We opened our doors in 2008, recognizing a need for artistic and functional solutions in the interactive realm. Since then, we've been combining creative ideas (the rhyme) with smart design (the reason) to successfully launch websites, rebrand organizations and craft dynamic content for communicating online and off.

Get to know our team.

Karen Pearson McKenzie

Karen Pearson McKenzie

Co-Founder & Creative Director

Karen McKenzie is both the Creative Director and the mastermind behind Rhyme & Reason Design. A graduate of the University of Florida’s Graphic Design Program, her strong understanding of both the printed and digital worlds enables her to create designs that translate well across all media. Karen’s portfolio boasts work for clients such as the The Ritz Carlton, Cbeyond, Moffitt Cancer Center, and Mohawk. Her work has appeared in Print Magazine and won numerous Create Awards.

Halloween * Dark chocolate * Far away places

Scarlett Rosier

Scarlett Rosier

Co-Founder & Director of Operations

As our Director of Operations, Scarlett works closely with our clients, educating and guiding them carefully through the design and interactive process. After receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Advertising and a Master’s degree in International Advertising from the University of Florida, she joined the agency world in Atlanta. Since then, she’s honed her skills in copywriting, project management and social media, often saying that her passion is making technology and social media useful and accessible.

Horses (and unicorns) * Passport stamps * Gator football

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Courtney Hurt

Courtney Hurt

Art Director

Fun fact:Loves Hans Zimmer music, Twizzlers and the smell of REI.

Todd Adams

Todd Adams

Wordpress Developer

Fun fact:Can ignite business cards with a snap of his fingers.

Meegan Kauffman

Meegan Kauffman

Copywriter/Editor

Fun fact:Runs in the rain, is addicted to Janet Evanovich novels and stops to smell blackberries.

Kelley Shaw

Kelley Shaw

Designer

Fun fact:Auction junkie, constantly doodling, vanilla latte-lovin' kind of girl.

Devin Price

Devin Price

Animator

Fun fact:Makes a mean salsa, fears no plaid.

Ashley Belmer

Ashley Belmer

Awesome Intern

Fun fact:Stares at paintings, deciphers novels, food connoisseur.

Our Culture

We work hard, love what we do and share in the success of our clients. We drink a lot of coffee, treasure quirky things and secretly wish every day was Halloween.

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