Santa Cruz

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Logos & Branding

Graphic Design

Illustration

 & MORE

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FASt TURNAROUND

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THOUGHTFUL Design

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A small design studio for people working towards a brighter future.

MY P.O.V

No time to waste.

Burnt out? So was I.

When I started this studio I knew that the antidote was a streamlined way of working that makes the most out of our time.

Because time is precious, as we know. And “time is money”, as they say. But also because it’s so much more: It’s peace of mind and it’s space for so many good things.

At this studio, you can expect quality work in a short timeframe.

Here’s to working smarter. Let’s create something great.

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Pick Your Pace:

SERVICES

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Design Day

Your design project(s) done in a day.

PREP

(2+ weeks prior)

  • R&D Time (Research & Development):

    • Self-Guided Prep Work (you’ll be provided with a guide)

    • Guided Prep Meeting (30-45 mins to discuss the details)

One focused day for your top design priorities.

Book Your Design Day

$1,200

DESIGN

(day of)

  • 8 hours of active design time (This is for design, feedback & edits)

  • Unlimited revisions within the day

DETAILS

  • Book at least 2 weeks in advance (to have time for prep).

  • Because of the fast turnaround, I ask for feedback & approval within an hour. Please pick a day when you will be available throughout the day for phone calls or quick Zooms.

  • Your ready-to-use files will be delivered within 24-hours following the Design Day.

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Design Week

5 consecutive design days

$2,700

Bundle Days & Save

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Half Week

2.5 consecutive design days

$1,700

DELIVERY

(POST DAY)

  • Receive your finished design within 24 hours after your design day has wrapped

  • 30 days post-day support (For things like file guidance or printing questions)

Recurring & Rush Projects

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Recurring

Want to book a time every week or month? Repeat clients receive discounted hourly rates and half day options.

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Rush Projects

Need something ASAP (and can’t book 2 weeks ahead)? If I can fit you in I’d love to help you meet your deadline.

''How much time do I need for my
logo?'' flyer?'' branding?'' project?''

Annoying answer is: it depends. For example, a logo for an Etsy shop with a few sales under it’s belt may take a day. An established business who’s goal it is to reach a new audience may take a week. That’s why I don’t have a one-size-fits-all logo package or any other product based pricing.

Good news is, I’ll be able to tell you what will be the best fit. Get a free quote and I’ll let you know what is right for you.

some of my work

Portfolio

Flyer for the 30th Anniversary Celebration of the Indigenous Empowerment Center in Oaxaca, Mexico, scheduled for January 11 from 6 to 8 PM, featuring black-and-white photos of community members and activities.
Pink event poster for the Guelaguetza festival in Fresno, California on September 24, 2023, featuring two women in traditional Mexican attire holding flower arrangements on their heads. The poster celebrates 23 years of the event, includes details ab
A glass of pale yellow ale next to four cans of Nest Nectar Pale Ale on a wooden table.
Memorial cards with decorative yellow and green design, featuring a photo and biography of Evelina Marquez.
Exterior of the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History building with a colorful mural on the lower part of the wall and a large vertical banner displaying the museum's name and logo.
Display of a Thomas Campbell mural T-shirt with a patchwork design, next to a sign showing the shirt is priced at $15.
Book cover titled 'Un Landscape' by Jeremy Morgan, featuring abstract artistic landscapes with vibrant colors, digital textures, and contrasting dark and light areas.
Interior of an exhibit featuring information about Indigenous cultures and art, with a large illustration of a coyote, various informational signs, and a small section of a colorful abstract painting visible in the background.
Poster titled "Trailblazers" with a subtitle "The Creative Story behind Mountain Biking in Santa Cruz," featuring an illustration of a forest trail with three mountain bikers riding along a dirt path surrounded by tall trees and lush greenery.
A person erases the name Tessa Hulls from a colorful educational wall display with a blue eraser. The wall features text and graphics about essential components of a subject or program.
A person holding a card with the text ‘Wild Mushrooms & Functional Fungi’ against a foggy forest background with tall pine trees.

PRESS

Clients Featured in:

Logo of The New Yorker magazine in black and white with stylized text.
Los Angeles Times logo in black gothic font
Logo for the ARTSFORUM, featuring a black outline of a person with raised hands above the text 'ART FORUM' in bold black letters.
San Francisco Chronicle logo in black, Gothic-style font on a white background.
The New Yorker logo in black text on a white background.
The logo of Los Angeles Times with Gothic-style black text on a transparent background.
Logos for the Arte Forum and the Venice Architecture Biennale, featuring a stylized mountain landscape and a representation of a building with a large, open space, in black and white.
San Francisco Chronicle logo in black gothic font on a white background.

How it Works

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1

DREAM

Tell me about your project(s) and I’ll recommend a time frame that’s right for you.

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2

PLAN

Book your time and dig into your self-guided prep. We’ll meet to talk through all the details so we’re ready go.

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DO

Your design time arrives!

I’ll work on your design. You’ll provide feedback and/or approval. Then, receive your ready to use design!

Nice Things People Say

TESTIMONIALS

  • "Michaela is an incredible designer. When I launched my company she worked with me to design my logo and branding. Not only was the finished product fantastic - I get compliments from my clients all the time - but the process of working with her very was collaborative."

    Karen B.

  • "Whether it's a flyer, logo, brochure or even a flagship business logo, she's got you covered. She is friendly, ego free and will work quickly to get your project ready. She will have you looking up to date which is paramount in today's ever changing standards. I highly recommend her."

    Joel R.

  • "The process was seamless and super responsive even on a short timeline. The brochure was perfect for our anniversary event. It was professional, beautiful, colorful, and conveyed all of the information we were trying to show our partners."

    Clarisa B.

My Guarantee

WHY WORK WITH ME?

Quick Without Compromise

High-quality design in a short-format timeframe.

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Thoughtful & Aligned

Design that feels authentic, genuine and unique to you.

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Collaborative & Ego-free

I believe good ideas come from everywhere.

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Transparent Pricing

Always know how much a project is going to cost. No upselling or gross sales tactics.

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