Drawing upon her global travels for inspiration, Kalen brings a unique and visually striking style to her prop styling, product design, set design, and art direction. She has channeled this same whimsical aesthetic into her brand Upstate, whose handmade textiles, glassware, and clothing are crafted in New York. Kalen is renowned for her collaborative spirit, regularly hosting and honoring fellow creatives, craftspeople, and brands at her studio in Chinatown, NYC for workshops, installations, pop-ups, and other special projects. She has worked with clients such as Verishop, Four Seasons, Chobani, Barrymore Brands, Crown Royal, Masienda, Drizzly, Woodford Reserve, West Elm, and MOMA.