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Kiumars “Q” Gourki is a creative director and branding contsultant who helps organizations get clear about what they stand for—and then turn that clarity into work that actually lasts.
Over the past twenty-plus years, Q has worked across health, technology, lifestyle, and purpose-driven organizations, leading teams and shaping brands through growth, change, and the occasional reset. Along the way, he’s learned that the best creative work usually comes from slowing things down, asking better questions, and making fewer, more thoughtful decisions.
As the Principal of Studio Gourki, Q works closely with founders, executives, and in-house teams to build and evolve brands from the ground up. He’s also partnered with agencies across the U.S. on campaigns and new business, and has spent time at places like Vitro, RPA, ColleMcVoy, and Fallon—working on everything from global brands to non-profits.
Q’s approach is grounded in clarity, taste, and restraint. He’s often brought in to simplify narratives, align teams, and help creative work feel more cohesive and considered. Some of the work has earned recognition, but what matters most to him is whether it still feels right long after it’s launched.
These days, Q works selectively with teams that value trust, clear thinking, and creative leadership that simplifies rather than complicates.
When he’s not working, you’ll usually find him on a surfboard or tinkering with things on wheels.
︎︎︎ Fun facts: He has snuck into a Stones concert successfully. Speaks three languages and holds three nationalities.
Over the past twenty-plus years, Q has worked across health, technology, lifestyle, and purpose-driven organizations, leading teams and shaping brands through growth, change, and the occasional reset. Along the way, he’s learned that the best creative work usually comes from slowing things down, asking better questions, and making fewer, more thoughtful decisions.
As the Principal of Studio Gourki, Q works closely with founders, executives, and in-house teams to build and evolve brands from the ground up. He’s also partnered with agencies across the U.S. on campaigns and new business, and has spent time at places like Vitro, RPA, ColleMcVoy, and Fallon—working on everything from global brands to non-profits.
Q’s approach is grounded in clarity, taste, and restraint. He’s often brought in to simplify narratives, align teams, and help creative work feel more cohesive and considered. Some of the work has earned recognition, but what matters most to him is whether it still feels right long after it’s launched.
These days, Q works selectively with teams that value trust, clear thinking, and creative leadership that simplifies rather than complicates.
When he’s not working, you’ll usually find him on a surfboard or tinkering with things on wheels.
︎︎︎ Fun facts: He has snuck into a Stones concert successfully. Speaks three languages and holds three nationalities.
EXPERIENCE
Secretly Scandinavian
CD/Art Director/Designer, 2023-present
Studio Gourki
CD/Art Director/Designer, 2013-present
Vitro
CD/Art Director, 2012-2013
RPA
ACD/Art Director, 2010-2012
Animal Creative
Partner/CD, 2005-2010
(Animal was a traditional and digital boutique creative agency.)
Vitro Robertson
Sr. Art Director, 2004-2005
Colle McVoy
Art Director, 2002-2004
Fallon
Art Director, 1998-2002
HONORS
Addy
Communication Arts
The One Show
The Show
The Obies
CMYK magazine
Creativity
Adweek
How
New York Times
Ads of the world
Mashable
BRANDS
Asics
Ballard / Avanos
Best Buy
Blue Cross Blue Shield
BMW USA
California Credit Union
Citi
Cobra Golf
Commongrounds Coworking
Culvers
Discovery
Earthjustice
Egglife
Farmers Insurance
Georgia Pacific
Healthy Living Network
Helix biopharma
Hollywood Bowl/LA Phil
Holiday Inn Express
Honda North America
Intuit
JBL/Harman Kardon
Kyocera
Jackie Robinson Foundation
La Z Boy
Lee Jeans
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
Mazda North America
Mercury Marine
Miller Lite
Minnesota Tourism
Nielsen-Massey
Life Technologies
Long John Silver's
Motiv Running
Nikon
Nordstrom
Plantspired
Purina
Qualcomm
Red Wing Shoes
The Salk Institute
San Diego Film Festival
San Juan Yachts
Siggi's
SKYY Vodka
Soil
Starbucks
Steamboat Food & Wine Festival
Taylor Guitars
Temecula Winegrowers Association
Timex
University of California San Diego
United Airlines
USA Network
United Way
Visit Carlsbad
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
BS Design Communications
Minor in Swedish