FOR THE CREATIVE.

My one-of-a-kind, high-impact process uniquely emphasizes adaptability, depth, and intentionality designed for artists — not products, so your brand presence accurately and artistically represents your vision, values, and craft, the parts that intrinsically set you apart in your industry.

No templates. No skipping the gold to get to the finish line. No red tape. No quick fixes. Just real connection, collaboration, and locked in strategy, art direction, and above standard deliverables that make your people say, “HOLY SH** THAT’S YOU.”

I take your creative business seriously, they should to. 

130+ CLIENTS | 5 COUNTRIES | 30+ CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

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SERVICES

BRAND STRATEGY WORKSHOPS — CREATIVE DIRECTION — SQUARESPACE & SHOWIT WEBSITE DESIGN — BRAND IDENTITIES — CUSTOM CORE BRANDING ELEMENTS — RESPONSIVE LOGO DESIGN — COLOR & FONT STANDARDS — LAYOUT STANDARDS — USAGE GUIDELINES — CUSTOM TUTORIALS — UNIQUE MARKETING STRATEGIES — IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINES — CONTENT IDEA GENERATION — DESIGN COLLATERAL — PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL — BRAND PHOTOGRAPHY — BRAND EDUCATION — COPYWRITING — SEO — FILE / ASSET ORGANIZATION — BRAND EXPERIENCE IMPLEMENTATION — BRAND COACHING — CREATIVE SUPPORT — GRAPHIC DESIGN — BRAND EVOLUTION STRATEGY & AUDITS

Q: What was your experience like working with Anna?

A: I keep coming back to AKC because Anna is truly doing things unlike any other design agency, photographer, or business owner out there. She is fierce in her passionate pursuit of getting to know you, your story, and where it is you'd like to take your brand. This element sets her apart because you truly end up with branding, strategy, and design that is reflective of you as an individual, not just as an artist. Because of this, the days of endless complete rebranding every few months are over! Things of course will be tweaked every so often, but Anna's branding and design work is sustainable and provides room for longevity.

— Tanner Reuss, Love Tanner (Strategy, Branding, Creative Process Audit)

THE PROCESS

Your brand starts with you.
You’re the secret ingredient.

Design, color, language, SEO, logos, websites, photography, layouts and how these elements interact is scientifically a cheat code into our brains.

It’s WILD.

Your branding is your own personal language that goes deeper than just what you’re saying, but how you’re saying it, and who you’re saying it to. After years of experience working at big agencies, I found large gaps in the traditional branding and website design space that seemed to forget and overlook the artist at the center of the work, and the natural evolution and adaptability we need to thrive in our industries. 

Our brands are more than just our logo, it is how we talk, how we show up, what we look like, the tone of our voice, what put on our bodies for that big client meeting, it’s how we see ourselves as artists, and if that is articulated clearly through every touch point. Our brands are also how people feel, it’s what they recall about how we treated them and executed our job, it’s in the unique craftsmanship we bring to the table. It’s our process. It’s our perspective. It’s complex. It’s deep. It’s personal. It’s important. 

This process isn’t about telling you what you should do. It is about reflecting back who you are, what you want to be, and giving you confidence to achieve beyond what you currently believe you’re capable of doing. My process is about giving you clear, non-abstract strategy, art direction, language, tools, and marketing/content advice and training on HOW to do it.

By the end of the process you’ll be equipped with fully informed, original, strategy-led assets that bring your vision to life so you can spend more time doing the things you love less time worrying if your brand resonates with your ideal audience. You’ll be able to confidently show up with what makes you intrinsically unique with the support of an adaptable brand presence that captures your creative spirit that also expects and anticipates you to evolve. Yep, we’ve cracked the code on that yearly rebrand sh**.

Ready to take things up a notch, for good?

KILLER RESULTS.

EVERY TIME.

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS

  • I'm not a product and you're not a pay-check. We’re partners.

    When you hire me to create for your businesses, you are trusting me with your baby. Whether it’s a dream you’ve nurtured for years, you’re ready to launch, or you’re looking to explore a new direction, connection and trust are the first pieces of the puzzle.

    Connecting with clients is #1 because I do my best work for those I consider friends. I believe in you and my goal is to make sure you are seen, heard, and valued. We’ll spend time to connecting and collaborating together. You’ll have no choice but to be seen. <3

    50% of what I do is getting to know you: texting, calling, video chats, or meeting up in-person to talk about you, your dream, and where you’re headed. We focus on creating together rather than just “getting the job done.”

  • I'm all about working with clients that break traditions and do things their way. That’s how it really SHOULD be. After all, there’s nothing that squashes the creative entrepreneur quite like doing things like everybody else does.

    Wanna have bumper stickers as business cards? Hell yeah. Start a nomadic floral business so you can travel the country? Have your brand photos look like stills from a Wes Anderson film? Maybe you need a website that feels like an editorial magazine or a choose-your-own-adventure book? Bring your Southern California flair to a burrito pop-up in the south? Whatever it is that makes your business feel like you, I’m a full-on supporter.

    I’m here to help you every step of the way.

    Whatever your wild idea, it’s worthy of being captured and visualized in a way that will create an impression the world won’t forget.

    Branding is more than just looking damn good, it’s about telling your story in the most accurate and efficient way. Allow your business to thrive and spread like wildfire.

    That’s what this is REALLY all about.

  • What if you had a say about what people think of your business? What if you had the power to create genuine trust, fondness, and loyalty with perfect strangers without having to actually talk to them?

    Here’s the good news: with me you do.

    Branding does not begin and end with your logo (it’s just a piece of the puzzle).

    Branding is about what people think, how they feel, and what pops into their mind when they come into contact with your business online, in-person, or via word-of-mouth.

    I won’t create “Anna’s Version” of your business. I’m going to create the best version of YOUR business with your unique flavor, perspective, tastes, clients, and business direction at the helm.

    Nothing you receive from me is ready-made, pre-packaged, or copied and pasted from Pinterest. It’s the real good stuff, 100% original, custom and purposefully creative work that will make you say “Oh my gosh, yes! This feels like me. This IS me.”

    We build your branding together and that’s where the magic happens.

  • Beautiful visuals without strategy are like staircases that lead to nowhere:

    Totally useless and super confusing.

    Great branding reflects the core of your business, and that’s why I don’t start designing until after we do research and strategy.

    I take all of my clients through an intentional 2-3 hour, 1:1 Strategy Workshop where we dive deep into the essential elements of your business including core values, brand positioning, ideal audience, future goals, market competition, brand voice, mood boards, what success in your biz means to you, messaging, brand personality, etc.

    This clarifying groundwork functions as an exciting foundation for your visual branding.

    The more we understand the deepest roots of your business, the more naturally your branding, deliverables, and execution will align with your vision.

  • If you’re looking to hire a brand designer, you’re probably looking for someone with a new perspective, a different direction: someone who sees you.

    I’ve worked with incredibly diverse creative industries worldwide (and yes, I literally mean across the world). From those experiences, I have a ton of “know-how” when it comes to all of the details: what platforms to use, where your dream clients are, to do’s, not to do’s, how to create a more consistent brand presence, business resources, how to get the most out of your website design, and any other information that may be relevant to your business’s journey! I don’t gatekeep this information either, I set you up for massive success, you’ll get all my secrets.

    I’m committed to helping in any way I can to make sure this process is stress-free from inquiry, to designing, to off-boarding, and beyond.

    I’m here to be a resource for you before, during, and after we work together.

    I’m already in your corner. I can’t wait to meet you and bring your vision to life!

Q: What was your favorite thing about working with Anna?

A: Working with Anna is like working with a person who just get's you and is ready to uplift and support your vision and dreams with all that she has. Working with Anna is inspiring, invigorating, and enlightening.

I love that she takes deep dives into the minds of those she is creating for to really get a comprehensive and intellectual grasp on what direction her design work should follow. She is open and a phenomenal sounding board for any and all creative thoughts and ideas. I felt she breathed life into my brand and really elevated it to it's fullest potential.

— Jordan Wheeler, The Wheeler Photo (Strategy & Branding)

FAQs

  • Brand Intensive: $3,000.

    Brand Intensive + Website: $7,000+

    Every AKC project always includes the most thorough and intentional process that exists for Creatives. I deliver agency standard quality and quantity of work including: 1:1 Strategy Workshop Sessions, Brand Strategy & Research, Art Direction, Brand Implementation Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Extensive Core Deliverables, Brand Experience Suggestions, and robust Brand Guidelines.

    I offer a wide variety of additional services and discounts for AKC brands I’ve worked with.

  • I always offer payment plans for my brand projects with the first payment as a non-refundable deposit. All of my payment plans are listed in my custom proposals post-discovery call.

  • Heck yes.

    Part of what you’re paying for and what I love is equipping you with all of the tools and “how to” you’ll need to successfully run your brand from maintaining and adapting the visual deliverables to implementing your art direction, brand values and messaging into your client experience, business practices, marketing efforts and platform content.

    In my brand guides you don’t just get information about what you’ve got but why it’s there, how to use it as well as a plethora of specific to you marketing advice, content ideas, strategy, industry trends, and design usage tips.

    You’ll get 1:1 training during the off-boarding process that truly equips you to confidently execute the extremely thorough, full send final deliverables you receive when you work with me.

    I'll always prioritize providing you with the most adaptable branding elements that allow for the longevity of your brand and the most flexible use of your elements. I'm here as a resource to make sure you can use everything well with high impact and to industry standards so I always offer additional education & tutorials upon request post off boarding.

    Beyond my core deliverables you can also add on Canva template design, social media graphics, print & digital deliverables, packaging design, and more to ensure you're getting exactly what you need to do it on your own and outsourcing the rest.

    So yes, you’ll know exactly what the heck to do & I make sure you feel empowered to run with it!

  • I am officially booking projects for Mid April 2025 & beyond.

    Updated: 2/20/25.