We’re Pure Monkey Business
Founded in 2013—and named based on Krista’s childhood nickname for being a rambunctious, and (obviously) red-haired child— Little Red Monkey combines the forces of two college friends turned business partners to give our clients double the creative power for the price of one. We strive to use our work to make a difference and ensure that the work we do goes beyond just making things “look pretty.”
Big Impact, Little Red Monkey.
Bringing quality design and thoughtful marketing together to bring out the best in companies to visually communicate their objectives.
Monkeying Around Together
2009
Krista and Allie begin the Graphic Design Communications Program at PhilaU
2010
Allie has a panic attack in the photography darkroom, Krista helps her and they become fast friends.
2011
Awolnation drops Sail and therefore goes on loop in the PhilaU Design studio
2013
• Girls graduate from PhilaU
• Krista starts using the "Little Red Monkey" moniker
2014
Krista moves to Seattle
2016
• Krista becomes board member for AIGA Seattle
• Both girls become Senior Graphic Designers
2017
Allie becomes creative lead for large local company in Philadelphia
2019
Krista FINALLY moves back to Philly
2020
• Global pandemic hits, world shuts down
• Little Red Monkey becomes an official LLC
• Leaders X Design Podcast is born
2021
Allie joins the team full-time
Kick Ass. Repeat.
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Krista Osenga
CEO/ Director of Brand Strategy
As the original little red monkey, Krista always finds a way to find creative solutions to any project - or problem - that comes across her path. While she considers herself lucky to love what she does truly, Krista also enjoys showing others the magic behind marketing and design when given a chance. In addition to living and breathing marketing and design, Krista also has an unhealthy obsession with collecting local artist work, petting every dog she sees, and trying out every flavor of ice cream made from her local farm with her dog and husband.
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Allie Olivares
Principal of Creative Services
Allie is a designer and creative strategist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A life-long tendency to look for patterns and connections in everything lead her to a career of creative pursuits. However, design isn’t just a career path, it is her lifestyle. From dissecting the kerning on menus (her husband loves that) to figuring out how to organize and optimize the bookshelf in her Philly rowhome, Allie thrives in any challenge. When she’s not designing, she is grooving on her Peloton and hanging out with her family.
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