Glad you’re here!
I’m Kimberly Canale.

I’ve always followed where creativity and curiosity take me — from illustrating at Parsons to designing under pressure at Women’s Wear Daily, where 4PM deadlines became my adrenaline rush. Ten years at Condé Nast sharpened my eye for design, storytelling, and beautiful chaos.

After getting married in 2007, I discovered a new creative love language: paper. Through my studio, Inspired Goodness, I designed custom stationery and event branding for couples who wanted their story told in ink, texture, and type.

Fast forward to Baltimore, I arrived pregnant, and hungry for connection. Between renovating a century-old home and raising two kids, I found myself building community, starting with the local public school Parent-Teacher Organization. Grant writing, greening projects, and community engagement became my new creative outlet.

That passion led me to Midtown Baltimore, where a part-time role turned into a six-year journey reimagining public spaces through art, placemaking, and collaboration. From murals to masterplans, I’ve learned that creativity isn’t just about design, it’s about creating belonging.

Core Values

I believe meaningful work starts with listening. Every project I take on is shaped by these core values with care for the people it serves.

Real Feedback, Real Work

How past collaborators describe my style, my reliability, and the energy I bring into every project and partnership.

  • “It was an honor and privilege to work with you over the past three and a half years. Thank you for your dedication to Midtown, you made a tremendous impact on the communities you served”

    Eric Souza, Vice President Mid-Atlantic Region, Block by Block

  • Thank you for being such a driving, dedicated force to make MCBD cleaner, greening and safer. Your consistent positive attitude and focus on the community's best interest have left an impactful mark and Midtown is a better place thanks to you.

    Curtis Ritz, Executive Director, The 6th Branch

  • You have served the Midtown community so well and with great passion! Thank you for being so committed to the cause and for always bringing your A game (along with a sense of humor and compassion).

    Nan Rohrer, CEO, Downtown Ithaca Alliance

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