Gerway Design Studio

I created custom editorial illustrations for the featured stories on Laura Isensee's reporter portfolio, all in her brand colors to match the style of the rest of the site.
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Nothing kicks the ass of procrastination like a pomodoro timer. Giving yourself a short interval of time to focus in on your writing. If 20 minutes seems unbearable, go with 15 or 10. Afterward, give yourself a 5 minute break to do literally whatever. Dance, eat a snack, go hug your cat, etc. Let your brain rest, then do it again!
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Considering your clients' needs is an excellent way to start when developing your content. What do they need to know in order to reach out to work together? Do they want to see that your work is excellent? Show pictures. Do they need to know if they can afford you? Add a range of prices to your site. Do they need to feel confident in choosing to work with you? Mention your experience in your very first line of copy. These needs should be what drives your website content (and the design, later down the road), so your potential clients can find what they're looking for as smoothly as possible.

I enjoy getting to know each of the subjects first by illustrating them and then by listening to their stories later. It's such a joy. here are the first few episode covers for Season 4, out now and available to listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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I always urge my clients to start with an outline. Not only does this make it easier on you while you're writing, but it sets easy anchor points for your web designer to work from. It can be as simple as the outline in the second slide (photos of pets mandatory, of course).
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I was so honored to work with 2 Lives] last year on their brand & website. The podcast itself is incredible-- a home for tough but hopeful stories that always leave me feeling introspective and inspired. People are amazing, and that's exactly what 2 Lives] celebrates.
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You know your process, your clients, and your work better than anyone else. You know what questions your clients ask you, what obstacles they need to overcome to book you, what work might resonate with them most. Let that knowledge empower & center you!
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A look at the website that I built for . I think it's honestly one of my favorites yet. Organized & calm, with bold text and beautiful imagery. Again-- see the whole project at the link in my bio, or at amykurestky.com :)
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Writing website content can be intimidating, tricky, and anxiety-inducing, but it doesn't have to be! I've composed a love-letter to you all in the form of a series of Instagram posts detailing the tips and reminders that I've come up with after years of working with folks on their websites. Stay tuned over the next few weeks for them all.

This desk fan is keeping my business afloat this summer 😂

Being outdoors is everything right now. I’m working from the park again this morning and am somehow always surprised by how filling it is to take my nerd ass out of the house and into nature.

Take action and urge your state representatives to advocate for international students to receive renewed visas. Under these new visa modifications, students on F-1 and M-1 visas will either not be granted entry into the country or will be asked to depart.
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Links in bio.
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