Kevin Oates (KEVO / Oatesy) is a later-in-life graphic designer from Portland, Maine. With a passion for logo design, branding and typography, KEVO brings 10 years experience to small businesses and nonprofits, elevating and launching quality brand identities that represent the businesses and organizations best.

Starting his career in K-12 education and then launching an education nonprofit in 2014, KEVO found a love for graphic design out of necessity, which has turned into a passion & career.

With no budget to pay for print, website or social media design, he had to roll up his sleeves (neatly) and learn the skills necessary, which in turn became a passion.

starting in 2020, pinky swear design co. was launched, focusing on branding for small businesses and nonprofits that may not have the budget for the “big guns” but wanted quality design.