Arc Design Haus

I haven’t posted since February. Is this really a surprise? 🤣 I don’t want to glamorize being busy, but this small business thing is always a hustle. My social media “hat” always ends up on the shelf collecting dust, but hey—I’m making social media stuff for others. That counts for something, right? Right?!

Hopefully by now we’re all familiar with the cobbler who wears no shoes. I guess I could directly relate it to my clients by saying—I’m like the photographer with no family photos. I know you feel me.

Anyway, I designed this for for for . Say that 5x’s fast!

Do you feel like you know what you want in a brand (logo, website, and alllll the design goodies), but you lack the time and skill to make it a reality? Tag me in, and let’s make 2020 YOUR YEAR!

“I am soooo grateful and freaking excited to implement everything you designed! I’m so blessed by this, and I have learned so much from you! Love you woman!” — Betsy Blue ()

A brand for a company is like a reputation for a person. You earn a reputation by doing hard things well. A brand is the same way. What things are you exceptionally good at within your business? If it's hard to see outside yourself, then think about it this way—what praise you get most often from your clients? Write it down! This praise (your talents) make up some of the core messages your brand should be communicating daily to help attract your people!

I just finished up my first brand of 2020 with Deseree Younes ().✨ She's sweet, has a ridiculously good sense of humor, and is talented AF. Her business just got a huge facelift before her busy season hits!
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Want to make this your most profitable year yet, but you're still struggling with your brand? I am currently booking limited logo design, website design (ShowIt), and other design projects (business cards, pricing guides, welcome guides, and honestly whatever-else-you-need-but-hate-designing). Did I mention copywriting is included in ALL of my design packages? I know the struggle is real when it comes to graphics and words—so I got'chu covered in 2020 design fam! Let's do this together! 💪🏻

Calling all FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHERS! Would you mind filling out my short, 10 question survey below about your brand? I value your feedback so much! Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡

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After my workcation (see previous post!), I've been in my rabbit hole feverishly working on client work and end of the year goals for 2020. I thought I'd pop in to show prove that I'm still alive and share one of my favorite designs from this year.
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I created this double 'B' mark for my girl crush . Betsy is not only wildly talented, but I truly believe she's one of the sweetest souls in the photography industry. We share a love for minimalism and white space, so you know this project was a match made in heaven for my design style!

I just returned from the most inspiring, rejuvenating work trip I’ve ever been on. How did it happen? Because I allowed myself, for the first time since children and the death of my father, to act upon one of my wild, spontaneous, hair-brained ideas. I can’t even begin to explain how alive it made me feel.
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I made the decision to leave my husband and children for five days (this is a big deal for me, people!) to have a workcation in the cutest Airbnb with . I spent every single day scheming and curating content for Ribbons of Red. I spoiled myself. I went to the beach every day. I ate amazing food every day. I created art every day. I had plans and desires, and I didn’t waiver. I got serious s**t done. As a creative, this is how I feed my soul. It’s been so long, and such a rough few years, that I almost forgot.
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To quote PT Barnum, “Comfort is the enemy of progress.” Get out there and make things happen for yourself. Contrary to popular belief, good things do not come to those who wait. You have to get after it and make your own path by acting on your dreams and surround yourself with people who lift you up. That’s how you make things happen.
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Photo: Laura Katie
Styling: Me!

Are you having a hard time articulating who you are throughout your brand? My clients come to me feeling like they have too many ideas and too many loves, and they simply aren't sure what to do with all of it. This state of overwhelm is what I call your 'happy mess', and it's my job as a designer to "Marie Kondo" all of it into visual and verbal branding your dream clients will flock to. Let's design something together!

All day I've struggled to find my words. I think today it's best I let my art speak for me.

I'm sooooo jealous (and proud) of my past client Nichole Burnett Photography!!! She totally captured the "famous" flamingo couple yesterday night at her shoot in Destin, Florida! These flamingos have been seen all around Florida, and I can't believe they phootbombed her shoot last night! This is a total bucket list thing for me, so until I can see flamingos in the wild with my own two eyes, her print will adorn my wall ---> http://bit.ly/Buy-Flamingo-Print



Hey 30A!

*UPDATE* You can now buy the print! http://bit.ly/Buy-Flamingo-Print

I had quite the surprise at my photoshoot this evening! FLAMINGOS in Sowal!! I couldn't believe my eyes!!