PORTALS
is the studio & office
of Sara Berks
THE STUDIO
This is where pattern lives, literal and otherwise. This is the visual side of my practice where I explore shape, pattern, and color through painting, drawing, and surface design. It’s an evolution of my work as a textile designer. It’s slower, more exploratory.
THE OFFICE
Brand strategy and creative direction for founders who are building something worth building. This is where I bring 15 years of creating, designing, and scaling a product brand to everything I take on. Whether you need a brand identity from scratch, product design and development for physical goods, creative direction for campaigns, or a strategic thought partner as you grow.
Explore the Portals Collection
Wallpaper, fabric by the yard, and limited edition art prints.
Hey, I’m Sara Berks.
I'm a creative director, brand strategist, and product designer. For 12 years, I founded and led MINNA, a nationally recognized home textile brand, overseeing everything from brand identity and creative direction to product design, ethical manufacturing, and retail partnerships with the likes of Design Within Reach, Nordstrom, and Ace Hotels. Now I work through Portals, where I bring that same depth to the brands and founders I work with, and continue my own art and design practice.