Keri Atchley

Background

About Keri Atchley

With more than 25 years of design leadership as the founder and principal of Design360, LLC, a boutique creative firm specializing in brand identity, marketing, publishing, and event design. With 30+ years of design expertise, I’ve built a career on merging strategic vision with hands-on execution—delivering high-impact creative solutions for Fortune 500 companies, healthcare organizations, nonprofits, and mission-driven brands. An Atlanta native now based on Florida’s Northwest Coast, I earned my degree in Commercial Interior Design with a Fine Arts minor from the University of Georgia, sharpening my skills further through a study abroad program in Cortona, Italy. Early roles with renowned firms Leo A. Daly and Perkins+Will, followed by a rapid rise to Design Director at Folio, Inc./Ideas, Inc, laid the foundation for my creative leadership. In I launched Design360 to expand beyond exhibits and interiors into branding, logos, graphics, and digital design. Over the decades, the firm has grown into a trusted creative partner for clients across the Southeast and beyond. In 2010, I expanded into publishing, producing acclaimed coffee-table books such as 30A Style, 30A Living, 30A Memories, and The Dogs of 30A, along with design work supporting award-winning films and documentaries. Community impact has always been a driving force behind my work. At Design360’s 10-year anniversary, we had donated more than in pro-bono design services to local charities—a contribution that more than doubled by our 20th year. I’ve also proudly served on nonprofit boards, applying design as a tool for awareness, engagement, and fundraising success. In addition to my creative career, I hold certifications as an RBT (Registered Behavioral Technician, providing ABA therapy to children with autism, a RYT-200 yoga teacher, a kids’ yoga instructor, and a mindfulness guide. From 2014–2018, I also served as Lead Physical Education Teacher at South Walton Montessori School, working with students from toddlers to middle schoolers, blending fitness, wellness, and creativity. Most recently, I founded BSYAW (Big Sister You Always Wanted), a mentoring program for tween and teen girls, offering both in-person and virtual sessions. This initiative reflects my lifelong commitment to empowerment, education, and resilience—values that also fuel my creative work. At the core of everything I do is a belief that great design tells a story that endures—shaping brands, inspiring communities, and leaving a legacy of impact.