Your brand glow-up starts here.

Strategic branding + design for businesses with an actual personality.

Ready for a brand that feels like you?

real talk... let's talk small business branding

Okay, but does your brand actually feel like you?

your answer might be no if…

1) You’ve been DIYing your branding for approximately 400 years

2) You’ve changed your logo more times than you’d like to admit

3) You’ve got a pinterest board full of ideas… but no idea how to make them cohesive

4) You have a business you’re proud of! But the website is a different story…

5) You know what you like when you see it but have no idea how to make it happen

strategy + personality + good design = your dream branding

You know exactly what sets you apart. My job is to take all that messy, wonderful, half-formed stuff in your head and turn it into something people can actually see.

You know your business better than anyone.

My design and marketing philosophy

I’m Adria, the designer behind AJ Designs.

oh hey girl

I am a professional overthinker of fonts, a very Type A creative, and a firm believer that your brand should make you a little obnoxious about your own business.

I combine a marketing brain with a serious love of design to create brands that feel like the people behind them!

I care about the strategy, but I also care about matching your vibe.

Because why can't branding be smart and fun?

A service for every need.

Your business isn't one-size-fits-all. Your branding shouldn't be either.

Branding

Branding

You’ve got the big vision. Let’s give it a brand that actually looks and sounds like you.

  • The Mini BrandA polished visual foundation for new or DIY-branded businesses.
    $350
  • The WorksA more strategic, cohesive identity for a business that has outgrown its look.
    $750
  • The Whole Dang ThingBrand and website together, with one strategy and one visual direction.
    from $1,200
Open the brand file

“Adria was incredibly understanding and flexible when working with me. I appreciated the time and care she put into the process of creating my logo, and she has such a creative mind and attention to detail.”

Shelby

“Adria has made everything so approachable for me despite being so new to this whole process… I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to work with Adria and feel like my small business now can feel more like a real small business and not just a hobby!”

Secora
Content strategy

Content strategy

You don’t need to post more. You need to know what to say and who you’re saying it to.

  • Content KickstartPersonalized direction when you’re stuck on what to post.
    $79
  • The Content Game PlanYour message, your content pillars, and a month of what to post.
    $300
Flip through the game plan

“This game plan makes me want to scream! I didn’t know I could be so excited about social media! Thank you for working with me on this and helping give direction to what I can share with people!”

Jami
Your Design Bestie

Your Design Bestie

A creative right hand for your business, without hiring for a full-time position. Your hours flex across design, strategy, content planning, and creative support.

  • The Little Sidekick5 hours a month, for occasional creative help
    $200/mo
  • The Bestie10 hours a month, for a growing business
    $400/mo
  • The Business BFF15 hours a month, for an ongoing right-hand partner
    $600/mo
Tell me more, bestie

“Adria’s communication was prompt and professional, and she asked thoughtful, thorough questions to fully understand my vision… I especially appreciated her ability to strike the right balance between taking creative initiative and seeking input when needed.”

Max

“Adria exceeded my expectations in every way! Not only did she deliver a phenomenal final product, but she was also an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the process.”

Max

Brands that got the glow-up

Kind words from my clients

Kind words from my clients

  • Adria exceeded my expectations in every way. Not only did she deliver a phenomenal final product, but she was also an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the process.

    Her communication was prompt and professional, and she asked thoughtful, thorough questions to fully understand my vision and ensure key elements from my previous website were carried over. I especially appreciated her ability to strike the right balance between taking creative initiative and seeking input when needed.

    - Max Aper, Executive Director Allendale Christian Camp

  • I absolutely loved working with Adria! As a fellow small business, I found Adria to be professional and super easy to work with! She was incredibly understanding and flexible when working with me.

    I appreciated the time and care she put into the process of creating my logo, and she has such a creative mind and attention to detail. I would recommend Adria to any small businesses looking for help with branding!

    -Shelby (Shots By Shelby)