Hi, I’m Laura.
FOUNDER ✴ DESIGNER ✴ YOUR BIGGEST CREATIVE ADVOCATE
I’m a Chicago-based designer, art director, illustrator, and hand letterer with 18 years of experience turning big ideas into beautiful, strategic design that transforms businesses. I specialize in partnering with marginalized small business owners across industries, helping them tell their story, build authority, and grow into the next version of themselves.
When I’m not crafting brand identities or perfecting letterforms, you'll find me chasing new cultures through travel, hunting down Chicago’s best hidden restaurant gems, or deeply invested in whatever drama is unfolding on Bravo (snacks mandatory). I also firmly believe a great espresso martini and a good book are two of life’s non-negotiables.
The Studio
Design is most powerful when it’s intentional, and intention comes from truly understanding the person behind the brand. Every project is an opportunity to dig deep, ask the right questions, and build something that authentically reflects who you are and where you're headed. From concept to final deliverable, you’ll have a creative partner who is invested in your growth every step of the way.
SERVICES
Branding
Print & Packaging
Digital Design
Illustration & Lettering
EXPERTISE
Nonprofit
Hospitality
Food & Beverage
Education
Health & Wellness
Values
COLLABORATION
Partnership is at the heart of everything. By working closely together and staying deeply invested in your vision, we create something neither of us could have built alone.
KINDNESS
Every interaction is approached with honesty, empathy, and self-awareness. In a world where so much happens behind screens, a little human warmth goes a long way.
JOY
Creativity thrives when there's genuine excitement behind it. Bold ideas, big dreams, and a lot of enthusiasm are always welcome here.
IMPACT
Design should do more than look beautiful. Every project is an opportunity to make a real difference for a growing brand, the person behind it, and the community it serves.
“She gave me the base for me to really be inspired to launch my business to the sky!”
The great thing about Laura is not only her comprehension of design and attention to detail but the ability to understand the reason behind your feedback and transform it into real branding solutions. Not only did she create a beautiful brand design for my content platform, she gave me the base for me to really be inspired to launch my business to the sky! She's the best team player!
Dev Amadeo
Founder | The Yellow Butterfly