Good design creates messages. Great design creates memories.

I help organizations and individuals turn a jumble of Post-it notes into clear, thoughtful design that people just get.

For the past decade, I've helped nonprofits, businesses, and community organizations communicate more clearly, from brand identities and marketing campaigns to presentations, publications, and nationwide outreach materials.

I took a non-traditional path into design, and I'm super grateful for it. Along the way, I picked up a mix of business, customer service, and creative experience that influences how I approach every project. Empathy, curiosity, and genuine collaboration aren't just abstract ideas to me; they're part of the process. They help me build better relationships and create work that connects with the people it's meant for.

My work has appeared everywhere from local billboards to nationally recognized venues, but my heart has always been with the people and organizations doing meaningful work in their own communities. I believe good design shouldn't be reserved for whoever has the biggest budget. Everyone deserves the chance to get their message out.

I don't believe in making work that only looks good in a portfolio or on the ‘gram. (Although it should absolutely do that, too.) I care about design that helps people understand who you are, what you do, and why they should pay attention. Every project starts with strategic thinking, marketing experience, and a focus on connecting with the people you actually want to reach.

And no, you shouldn't have to take out a mortgage to make that happen.

A quick note for nonprofits
If you're doing work that makes your community better, I'd love to help if I can. I offer discounted rates for nonprofits whenever possible, and in some situations, I'm happy to barter or exchange services.

What do you do, Jess?

I design thoughtful and intentional visual systems that help organizations and individuals communicate clearly, create trust, and connect with the people they serve and wish to serve. Here are my areas of expertise.

  • Brand Identity & Visual Systems

  • Marketing & Campaign Design

  • Presentation Design

  • Print & Publication Design

Who do you do it for?

Individuals and Groups

Sometimes you’re just doing your own thing and need an identity. Or maybe you’re a part of a club or community and want the same.

  • Environmental Graphics

  • Packaging Design

  • Digital Marketing Assets

  • Creative Strategy

Small Businesses

You don’t need an agency to have a strong brand. I help you build work that’s thoughtful, strategic, and easy to build on.

Nonprofits

Mission-driven work deserves to be heard, and touch as many hearts (and pockets, let’s be honest) as possible. Let me help.

Person wearing a white t-shirt with the words 'Ace your ride' and a design of a bicycle wheel with playing cards inside, holding open a black jacket, outdoors with trees in the background.
A pink fabric patch with blue embroidered text reading '2025 Polar Bear Cyclist' and an embroidered image of a polar bear wearing a red and blue striped scarf, riding a bicycle, with a pink background decorated with small pink dots.

Selected work

A can of Empourium Brewing Company beer with a label reading "No Handlebars, Tropical American Wheat" in the foreground. In the background, there is an outdoor gathering with people sitting on pink and black Adirondack chairs, socializing, and enjoying the event.
A concrete building with digital billboards displaying advertisements for Apple iPhone 16 and AT&T, traffic lights, street signs, and a parking lot with snowy ground. A small dog is sitting near a sign on the sidewalk.
Digital sign in an urban area promoting Bike to Work Day on June 25, 2025, encouraging people to pledge to ride with an emphasis on reading the QR code or visiting BikeToWorkDay.co. The sign features a bicycle wheel with playing cards attached to promote the event.
Digital billboard promoting Winter Bike to Work Day on February 14, 2025, sponsored by Waytag and other transportation authorities, showing a polar bear riding a bicycle with a scarf.

How can we work together?

Brand Strategy
& Identity

Helping you make a strong, organized, and real brand with purpose and pieces that make sense.

Design & Creative

Thoughtful (and original) visuals for any project you need. Yes, even for your bake sales and fish plates.

Education & Training

1:1 help with anything creative. That includes some common design programs, learning graphic design fundamentals, and just helping you brainstorm.

Ready to get started?