Introducing Kimi Chronis, Owner & Designer of Fish Lips Paper Designs
Fish Lips Paper Designs is a one-woman show started in 2007 by Kimi Chronis. As the owner, designer, packager and shipper (just to name a few of her roles) Chronis' goal is to help show the world that going green can be both easy and beautiful! Kimi was born and raised by the beach in Miami, fl. After completing an undergraduate degree in Finance and a master's degree in Interior Design at the University of Florida, she moved out west to "the other sunshine state", California.
While working as an Interior Designer, Kimi developed a strong interest in sustainability and became a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Designs) accredited professional. While she was enjoying her work, something was missing and she began to look elsewhere for creative inspiration. Having always been fascinated with textiles, pattern and color, Kimi started “doodling digitally” and found she really enjoyed creating architectural and geometric patterns. After many failed attempts at finding high quality recycled gift wrap with a designer look, Kimi knew just what to do with her designs.
Fish Lips Paper Designs was born in her 500 SF apartment in the very early mornings and late nights surrounding her full time Interior Design job. Since then, Chronis has moved back to the east coast and is currently living in Jacksonville, FL with her husband, Vasso, and mini aussie, Lani. Kimi continues to run Fish Lips on her own, with much love and support from her family, and also enjoys working on freelance and custom design projects for other eco-friendly products.
While working as an Interior Designer, Kimi developed a strong interest in sustainability and became a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Designs) accredited professional. While she was enjoying her work, something was missing and she began to look elsewhere for creative inspiration. Having always been fascinated with textiles, pattern and color, Kimi started “doodling digitally” and found she really enjoyed creating architectural and geometric patterns. After many failed attempts at finding high quality recycled gift wrap with a designer look, Kimi knew just what to do with her designs.
Fish Lips Paper Designs was born in her 500 SF apartment in the very early mornings and late nights surrounding her full time Interior Design job. Since then, Chronis has moved back to the east coast and is currently living in Jacksonville, FL with her husband, Vasso, and mini aussie, Lani. Kimi continues to run Fish Lips on her own, with much love and support from her family, and also enjoys working on freelance and custom design projects for other eco-friendly products.
