The Studio

This is the space where I co-create custom design for small businesses and nonprofits. I provide design services for people who want to communicate clearly, build visual consistency, and connect with those they serve.

What I Do

Join me in The Studio to refresh a visual identity, launch a new initiative, or untangle a backlog of inconsistent files. This is where we shape creative work around what matters most to you.

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At every step, I aim to make design feel approachable and collaborative—not mysterious or overwhelming. You’ll feel informed and involved throughout the process.

A Thoughtful Process

‍Each project starts with conversation and clarity. Together, we define your goals, identify what’s working (and what’s not), and build a plan s for your team.

Whether you need a full brand system or support tightening up your production files, the goal is always the same: build something that’s beautiful, useful, and true to your mission.

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Imagine

We start by uncovering your goals, values, and vision. Through conversation and early concepting, we build clear creative direction—together.

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Create

With a shared vision in place, I design thoughtful, functional assets that reflect your brand and connect with your audience. You’re part of the process throughout.

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Empower

Final files are delivered clean, organized, and ready to use—complete with helpful tools or documentation so your team can move forward with ease.

Sarah is one of the most proactive, organized, and communicative designers I've ever worked with. She was always on top of things and so easy to work with.

— Kiley P.

Recent Work

Kleenex x Self Care is for Everyone
Packaging Design + Illustration + Visual Storytelling

This collaboration between Kleenex and Self Care Is For Everyone aimed to promote mental health awareness through everyday products. I was one of several artists invited to design limited-edition tissue boxes with messages of support and self-kindness. My contribution combined hand-drawn elements with abstract shapes and a nostalgic softness, designed to feel like a moment of care sitting quietly on the shelf.

A group of 3 limited edition design Kleenex boxes playfully styled with vintage items in coordinating colors.
A closeup view of a Kleenex box panel, highlighting messages of vulnerability and strength.

The brief for this project was clear and meaningful: create artwork that would inspire, comfort, and spark joy in a small, intimate way. I approached the design like a visual affirmation—leaning into softness, imperfection, and emotional resonance.

Each box features a hand-drawn layout with elements like clouds, rainbows, and playful geometric forms. I kept the lines intentionally wobbly, and the color palette grounded and warm, echoing the collaborative brands' values of self-acceptance and gentle strength.

Project highlights:

Medicine Fish Partnership
Website Design + Marketing Collateral + Ongoing Support

Medicine Fish is a Menominee-led nonprofit that uses Indigenous ecological knowledge to protect and restore waterways through community, education, and research. Our work together began with a website refresh—but quickly evolved into something much more collaborative.

A collage of a photo of a man in front of a lake with a custom t-shirt design, a fly fishing lure, branch of sage leaves, and Indigenous sturgeon illustration on a birch bark background.

Our first project focused on reshaping the look and feel of Medicine Fish’s website (still in development), providing a clear content hierarchy and reinforcing the organization’s mission through a visual style rooted in woodland motifs. From there, I continued to develop the visual identity through Canva templates for grant proposals, donor letters, and flyers, each designed to be easy for the team to use independently.

The relationship grew  further when I had the chance to design graphics for Sturgeon Fest, an annual community event honoring the sturgeon and all it provides to the Menominee people. These pieces carried the same woodland visual language, reinforcing the unique cultural identity of Medicine Fish.

Today, I’m a trusted design partner of the Medicine Fish. I assist with visuals and templates so they can stay focused on their mission. It’s an ongoing, values-aligned collaboration that I’m deeply proud to be part of.

Project highlights:

Baby Showers Fabric Collection
Surface Design + Collection Development + Visual Storytelling

A soft, rain-inspired collection created for a friend’s baby, this project blends personal meaning with thoughtful pattern design. The goal: a modern, cozy set of prints that feel sweet without being overly saccharine—something parents and little ones would both love.

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A folded baby quilt featuring the Baby Showers fabric collection by Sarah McGinnis of McGinnis Design Co. with a coordinating plush toy on top.

This collection began as a personal gift and turned into an opportunity to explore quiet storytelling through surface design. I drew inspiration from classic baby motifs—clouds, raindrops, and simple checks—but gave them a hand-drawn, less literal feel using muted, layered tones.

The final set includes multiple patterns intended to coordinate across fabric types and scales, suitable for use in swaddles, nursery accessories, and children’s apparel.

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Curious if we're a good fit?

You don’t need to come in with all the answers. If you know your visual brand isn’t doing what it should or you're just ready to feel a little more organized, I’d love to hear about it.