Services

Welcome to Design Shrink Studios- where psychology and design combine to help spaces feel better to live and work in.
We offer a three-tier Design Psychology approach—Foundations, Visualization, and Integration—with optional consultations, designer partnerships, and workshops available as needed.

What Does Working With Dr. Klarissa Look Like?

FOUNDATIONS

Understanding Your Spcace


For those who feel unsure about their space and want clear direction.

We translate how you live into a thoughtful design plan using interviews, 2D layouts, and a clear concept you can build from.

INCLUDES:

• DESIGN INTERVIEW

• CUSTOM CONCEPT

• 2D LAYOUTS

• TAKE-HOME DESIGN SUMMARY

• AVAILABLE WITH A TRAUMA-INFORMED DESIGN LENS

VISUALIZATIONS

See Your Space


For people who need to see their space before making big decisions.

This tier brings your design plan to life through 3D renderings and walkthroughs, helping you feel confident about layout, flow, and overall direction.

INCLUDES:

• EVERYTHING IN FOUNDATIONS

• DETAILED 2D LAYOUTS

• 3D RENDERINGS

• VISUAL WALKTHROUGHS

• CAN BE ENHANCED WITH A TRAUMA-INFORMED DESIGN LENS.

INTERGRATION

Live In Your Space


For people going through change who want help applying the design over time.

This tier focuses on how you live in the space-offering structured guidance to make decisions easier and help the design continue to fit as life evolves.

INCLUDES:

• EVERYTHING IN VISUALIZATION

• DEEPER DESIGN INTERVIEWS

• DECISION-MAKING SUPPORT

• SCHEDULED DESIGN CHECK-INS

• FINAL SPACE ORIENTATION SESSION

• TRAUMA-INFORMED DESIGN LENS AVAILABLE OR REQUIRED DEPENDING ON PROJECT TYPE.

Optional Add Ons

DESIGN CONSULTATION

Clients who want clarity or decision support outside the full tiers.

Use cases:

• Mid-design or mid-construction (no management)

• Follow-up after a tier is completed

• One-off questions or stuck decisions

Format:

• 60-minute Zoom session

• Design- and decision-focused only

DESIGN ADVISORY SESSIONS

Helping clients stay aligned with their design vision during a build — without managing it.

Use cases

• Understanding a client’s emotional needs or sensitivities

• Aligning design direction with a client’s lifestyle or identity

• Navigating indecision, overwhelm, or conflicting preferences

• Adding a psychology-informed layer to a project

Format:

• Client insight briefs (shared with the design team)

• Alignment or strategy sessions (virtual)

• Design psychology guidance tailored to the project

WORKSHOPS & SPEAKING

Organizations, studios, schools, or teams.

Use cases

• Professional development for designers or clinicians

• Educational settings or academic programs

• Conferences, retreats, or team trainings

• Thought leadership and keynote presentations

Format:

• Talks, workshops, or interactive sessions

• Content customized to audience and goals

• Virtual or in-person (location dependent)

Ready to Start Your Design Project?

From conceptualizing to constructing, we’re ready to bring your vision to life. Please fill out my inquiry form to get started.