"Graphic Designer"
is boring, I prefer

Brand Enhancer

Brand Enhancer

Sounds so much better, right?

Consider me your idea-wrangling, order-creating, perfectionist biz bestie!

Hey business owner, 

When you first started your business, you did all the things. You read every book about branding you could find, bought a premium Canva subscription, and searched fonts on Pinterest until your eyes bled. It can be so easy to get swept up in the pretty fonts and colors. But great branding is so much more than color.

You know your business and you know your brand... and your clients should too. Your brand should be just as much a reflection of your ideal client as it is a reflection of you. 

You have a vision! You have purpose and drive and passion, and you deserve bold, impactful branding that showcases the best parts of you. Everything you need is there. You just need a little help putting the pieces together.


color palette!

Oh, and I’m a sucker for a strong

Design and order are in my blood. Seriously – I’m pretty sure my DNA is alphabetized and color-coded. I’ve always wanted to be a product packaging designer (Yes this means if a box is pretty it doesn’t get thrown out. Do I need it? No. Does it make my heart happy? Umm duh!)

I’m a headstrong perfectionist who always delivers on time and above expectations - because that’s the kind of collaboration you need as a business owner. When you’re running around trying to do all of the things and you are the one that’s in charge, it can be really hard to find the time and effort you need to create the perfect branding.

That’s why I work with small business owners who are ready to take their brand to the next level and amp up their business! Whether that’s formally establishing your brand or rebranding for something new and fresh, I’m here to help. 

I call myself a brand enhancer because *you’re* the real mastermind behind your brand, not me. No one knows your business like you do. You just might need a little help from an expert brand enhancer (ahem – hi!) to bring your vision to life.  

I’m Emily

I’m an Enneagram 3, so (shocker) I’m a teeny bit of a perfectionist. I know first-hand how important branding is to a small business, and I don’t take my job lightly. I want the final product to be exactly as you envisioned it, every time.

Perfection

Honesty

My design process is a push and pull. I set expectations upfront and make sure we’re on the same page. And just like I’ll be honest with you, I need you to be honest with me. Playing with branding designs is so much fun, and I want you to be so happy with the end result, you could cry...or cheer – or both!

Timelines

As a business owner, you’ve got a busy life and even busier schedule. There’s not enough time in the day to tackle that huge to-do list. The time we spend together is sacred to me, especially deadlines. 

Ease

You’ve got a ton on your plate right now. Sometimes you want to be involved in the design process and sometimes, you just need someone else to take the reins. My process is set up so you have as much involvement as you would like. Wanna be my design thought partner? Cool. Outsourcing is your best friend? You got it. 

Full-Picture Design

I am absolutely meticulous about details. It must be the stationery designer in me. I take all of the skills that I use when designing stationery and apply them to my branding design process. Which means I’ll make sure every aspect of your branding, from your logo to your website to your social media templates and stationery, looks perfect – in both digital and print.

My process may be complex, but my goal is simple:
Build you a brand that stands out and sells. So how does this work?

Branding & Design is so much more than a drag and drop template

Here are some of the values most important to me:

Branding & Design is so much more than a
drag and drop template

I am absolutely meticulous about details. It must be the stationery designer in me. I take all of the skills that I use when designing stationery and apply them to my branding design process. Which means I’ll make sure every aspect of your branding, from your logo to your website to your social media templates and stationery, looks perfect – in both digital and print.

Full-Picture
Design

You’ve got a ton on your plate right now. Sometimes you want to be involved in the design process and sometimes, you just need someone else to take the reins.

My process is set up so you have as much involvement as you would like. Wanna be my design thought partner? Cool. Outsourcing is your best friend? You got it. 

Ease

As a business owner, you’ve got a busy life and even busier schedule.

There’s not enough time in the day to tackle that huge to-do list. The time we spend together is sacred to me, especially deadlines. 

Timelines

My design process is a push and pull. I set expectations upfront and make sure we’re on the same page. And just like I’ll be honest with you, I need you to be honest with me.

Playing with branding designs is so much fun, and I want you to be so happy with the end result, you could cry...or cheer – or both!

Honesty

I’m an Enneagram 3, so (shocker) I’m a teeny bit of a perfectionist.

I know first-hand how important branding is to a small business, and I don’t take my job lightly. I want the final product to be exactly as you envisioned it, every time.

Perfection

Trusted By

Josh Bingham Photo & Co.

"Working with Emily to brand my wedding photography business was nothing less than amazing. I was so thankful to have chosen her for my branding. I created a mood board for her and from that she was able to perfectly pick out/design fonts for my business that were exactly what I had in mind. She was able to design logos for my rebrand that felt true to what my mission & business was all about! Easy to say, I HIGHLY recommend Emily to give your brand its well needed refresh!"

"Emily is so easy and fun to work with. She has great ideas and works so quickly. I really enjoyed collaborating with her for my branding (logo design, colors, website) because of her quick turnaround time and willingness to work with me even if I end up being a little picky. I recommend her to all of my clients and they all have great experiences too. Go to Emily if you need any branding done!"

BRAND GLOSS / CONTRAST STUDIO & EVENT SPACE

"Emily nailed my website refresh! I was looking for something that was more custom and on par with my brand... and she nailed it! My website is perfect for my business! Emily is extremely detail-oriented, listened to my brand needs/wants, and put together an easy to navigate website. I cannot recommend her enough!"

AURELIA STUDIOS

"Working with Emily is such a breeze. She put me at ease from the very start and made collaborating on everything from designing my business logo to synthesizing my branding and designing my website a lot of fun. I wholly appreciate the careful thought that she's put into making me and my business look good!"

Joyful Muse Coaching

Kind Words

Decaf Hazelnut Lattes and Chai Tea.

Fueled By

The Oxford Comma.

Strong supporter of

Good logos. Beautiful weddings. A good glass of champagne. The Office.

What makes my heart happy

The opportunity for a work day at a winery. Anything pink and/or sparkly. 

I'll never pass up

Timelines and checklists. My Golden Retriever, Oliver. Taylor Swift and John Mayer.

Lover Of

Type A perfectionist. Enneagram 3. People pleaser.

Personality

(in a nutshell)

Emily Ripka
Brand Enhancer

Stationery Designer

Digital designs are totally my jam, but my heart also lies with stationery. My stationery design boutique, Faye Street Studios, is the perfect place to get all of your semi-custom and fully custom paper goods for weddings, special occasions, and out-of-the-box celebrations!

My go-to fun fact for icebreakers?

I AM ALSO A