Sep 16, 2025 | DIY, Marketing, nth degree recommends, Uncategorized
When you’re running a small business, marketing can feel like a full-time job you didn’t sign up for. The good news? You don’t need a huge budget or a team of people to make your marketing look professional and work smarter. Here are three of my favorite affordable...
Sep 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
Every designer has their own little quirks before diving into a project. For me, starting fresh isn’t about staring at a blank screen… it’s about setting the right mood, clearing the mental clutter, and giving myself space to actually think before I create. Here’s a...
Sep 9, 2025 | SEO, Uncategorized, Web Design
When you’re trying to grow a small business, marketing can feel like a giant juggling act. You hear that you need to be on social media. You also hear that SEO (search engine optimization) is essential. But if you can’t do everything at once (and most of us can’t),...
Sep 5, 2025 | Branding, Uncategorized, Visual Identity
When you’re starting a business, it’s tempting to grab the quickest, cheapest logo you can find. A $50 logo from a marketplace or a free design app feels like a win… you get something visual, and you can move on (Ask me how I know). But here’s the truth: a logo is...
Aug 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Transparency, boundaries, and the perks of hiring small. Hiring a one-person design studio is a little different than hiring a big agency… and that’s kind of the point. If you’re here, you probably want a more personal experience. Someone who actually listens, who...
Aug 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
You don’t need more traffic. You need a site that works smarter. You’ve put in the time. You launched your website. You’re showing up on social media. You’re even getting a little traffic… But no one’s clicking. No one’s buying. No one’s filling out the form. If...
Aug 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Why protecting your energy is part of doing good work Let’s be honest: running a creative business solo means you wear all the hats—designer, strategist, bookkeeper, inbox wrangler, and tech support. And while that freedom can feel empowering, it also allows the...
Aug 15, 2025 | Branding, Uncategorized, Visual Identity
A no-fluff intro to typography that won’t make your eyes glaze over Fonts do more than just “look nice.” They set the tone, shape perception, and help people recognize your brand at a glance. If your fonts feel off, chances are your whole brand feels a little off too....
Aug 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
What being a one-woman show has taught me (and what I’d do differently if I started over) When I first started my business, I thought being “solo” just meant doing the work myself. Turns out, it’s so much more than that. Running a creative business alone means being...
Aug 8, 2025 | Uncategorized, Web Design
If your website still feels like a digital brochure—or worse, a confusing maze of info—you’re not alone. But it is time to fix that. Your site should be doing more than just looking good. It should be working for you. Here’s what every small business website needs in...
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