About Kürate

Our Story

Kürate was founded by Kendyll Lavant with a singular vision: to create elevated, intentional experiences that refuse to settle for basic. What started as a passion for bringing people together and crafting meaningful moments has evolved into a full-service creative studio dedicated to experience design and creative direction.

Drawing on years of experience leading high-impact events at United Way and building authentic community connections, Kendyll recognized a gap in the market. Too many creative studios focused on trends over taste, excess over intention. Kürate was born to fill that gap—a boutique studio that believes every detail matters, and that beautiful experiences don't require a million-dollar budget.

Based in Detroit, MI, but available for travel, we serve brands and communities seeking curated spaces that honor creativity, intentionality, and real-world execution. Every project we take on is a reflection of our core belief: where intention meets taste, magic happens.

Our Philosophy

We operate by four core principles that guide every decision, every design, and every experience we create.

Taste Over Trends

Timeless and intentional — always. We prioritize lasting impact over fleeting moments.

Intention Over Excess

Every detail earns its place. Nothing is included without purpose or meaning.

Accessible Luxury

Beauty shouldn't cost a fortune. Elevated experiences are for everyone.

Real-Life Execution

Everything we design actually works in reality. Concept meets practical reality.

Kendyll Lavant

Founder & Creative Director

Creative Director, Curator, and Experience Strategist. Leads high-impact experiences at United Way while building a trusted community voice through thoughtful curation and intentional design.

Kendyll's work is rooted in the belief that intentional design and authentic connection create lasting impact. Whether designing a intimate dinner experience or orchestrating a brand launch, the focus is always on crafting moments that matter.