ABOUT
N-K Creative
A St. Louis-based design studio dedicated to quality graphic design, attention to detail, and personalized service — since 1987.
Personal Service.
Innovative Design.
Quality Results.
From concept to completion, N-K offers versatility and quick response regardless of time constraints. We work with start-ups, growing businesses, large corporations, small companies, and organizations to meet their objectives.
Our expertise is book design, graphic design, logos, branding, print media, pre-press, and printing. Every project is given a sense of urgency and receives careful attention.
With 30+ years of design experience and more than 200 books designed, we have specialized in helping self-published authors achieve professional, market-ready books.
Member:
IBPA Independent Book Publishers Association
SLPA St. Louis Publishers Association
St. Louis Writers Guild
Missouri Writers Guild
Experience
Confidence & Creativity
Providing Options
Listening to Clients
Attention to Detail
Delivering on Time & on Budget
THE FOUNDERS
The people behind the work
Built on partnership: Peggy Nehmen and Gary Kodner have collaborated in business and in life for over 30 years, providing creative services from their St. Louis studio.
Peggy Nehmen
ART DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT
Peggy combines her love of graphic design, typography, and publishing with thirty years of experience in a highly competitive field. She provides branding and marketing for self-published authors and organizations of all sizes across industry lines. Her ability to visually interpret and convey her clients' messages has made her a sought-after book designer and marketing professional.
Gary Kodner
ART DIRECTOR & GENERAL MANAGER
Gary is a graphic design specialist and fine artist. Together with Peggy, he has spent 34 years providing creative services in Sports Marketing, Corporate Identity, Print Collateral, Signage, and Book Design. Gary designed Redbird Relics, Treasures of the St. Louis Cardinals Museum, which received the prestigious International Sports Heritage Association award — "Best in Show." In addition to design, Gary creates original acrylic paintings; you can view his work in the Paintings gallery.
WHAT WE OFFER
Graphic Design Services
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Logo Design
The single most important investment a company can make. We create dynamic logos, icons, and branding that define your identity and make a lasting impression.
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Book Design
People judge a book by its cover. Your cover is your best marketing tool — we design covers and interiors that reflect your message and goals.
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Magazines & Newsletters
Well-written content, photos, and layouts. We design fresh, eye-catching multi-page publications from concept to completion.
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Infographics
A picture is worth a thousand words. We create visually compelling infographics that simplify complex subjects and drive sharing.
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Brochures & Annual Reports
Professional print collateral that reaches your audience and strengthens your brand across every touchpoint.
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Displays & Signage
From trade show displays to environmental signage — we design for impact at every scale.