Websites, branding, and systems that feel like you, and work like magic.

I help self-employed people who feel deeply connected to their work turn their vision, values, and voice into a visual identity and website they can share with confidence.

You’ve been in business for a while, or honed your craft in the corporate world.

Now you’re feeling that pull toward a fresh brand and website that reflects who you've become.

  • You’ve outgrown your website or visuals.

    Your site and style no longer reflect the version of you showing up in your business every day, and you’re ready to update to a more real way of showing up.

  • You’re done tinkering and trying to make a template work for you.

    Every time you try to make it come together, it just somehow makes it worse? Yeah. Templates do that.

  • You’ve care deeply about your work.

    Either as someone who has been self-employed for a while, ready to take your side hustle more seriously, or finally going freelance with your corporate experience.

  • You’re ready to let someone else handle all the details.

    With so many moving parts and things to consider, wouldn’t it be nice to have someone else responsible for keeping track?

Most people arrive here with a specific request.

A New Website ⁘ A Logo Refresh ⁘ Better Systems or Tools

But underneath that request, there’s an unnamed frustration.

Their work has changed, but the way it’s presented hasn’t quite kept pace.

I’ve developed a collaborative way of working where we shape your website, brand, and supporting systems as one cohesive unit.

It’s built around who you are now, honors where you’ve been, and considers where you’re headed.

  • Your work makes sense to other people.

  • Sharing feels easier and more natural.

  • Decisions stop feeling sticky.

  • Your online presence reflects who you are now.

  • Your day to day runs more smoothly.

Clients often describe a sense of relief, a fresh feeling of confidence, and excitement to share their new online home with their world.

This work can take different forms, depending on what you need right now.

  • Websites that clearly communicate your uniqueness.

    Clear, flexible sites that hold your work well and are easy to live with

  • Visual Identity that makes you feel seen and well-represented.

    Logos, brand styling, and graphics that feel accurate to you and work across real-world touchpoints.

  • Systems that support the way you do business.

    Booking, email, and behind-the-scenes tools set up to support your day-to-day flow.

Every project is different.
Explore some that might feel relatable.

  • A MacBook Pro displaying a personal website with a navigation menu, food images, and a blog section, accompanied by three logo designs on the right.

    Lauren Lear

    A food photographer with a growing portfolio now supported by a modern brand style, a clean website, and social media assets.

    See the full project →

  • Laptop displaying the homepage of Anchor Home Care website, featuring a smiling elderly man and the tagline "It's good to be home." next to three logo variations for Anchor Home Care.

    Anchor Home Care

    A trusted home-care team moving into a cohesive brand style and a clearer, more compassionate online and offline presence.

    See the full project →

  • Laptop screen displaying a website for 'arrive Postpartum Doula Support,' featuring a woman holding a baby with background text and logos for Nicole Hart and Arrive.

    Arrive

    A postpartum doula needed a more supportive online presence with a smoother intake flow that matched her care-centered work.

    See the full project →

Kind words from folks who have been in your shoes.

“Alison truly listens and makes your vision come to life!”

Paula

“She perfectly captured my vibe and brand.”

Mary

“What we created perfectly represents me and my brand. I cannot imagine a better result. I’m thrilled.”

Beth

“She guided me on what changes to my website made sense from a marketing perspective.”

Angela

I don’t use templates, preset packages, or rigid scopes of work.

Every project is truly as unique as the person at the center of it. My process follows my own framework that allows us to prepare, flex, and collaborate in a way that allows for creativity, without extended timelines or delays.

Here’s how we work together:

  • Stylized illustration of a laptop computer with a black screen displaying wavy lines.

    Intro + Insights Call

    Clarity on what your project needs and how we’ll make it feel light and strategic, before a single design or line of code.

  • Cartoon gray star with small blue motion lines surrounding it.

    Preparation & Direction

    A guided questionnaire and thoughtful pre-work that makes the build genuinely smoother and more aligned.

  • Graphic showing four horizontal sliders with knobs, representing different equalizer settings.

    Your Project Days

    Focused collaboration time where decisions happen in real time so nothing stalls and momentum stays high.

  • Illustration of three interlocked gears with a dark background.

    After the Project

    A week of guidance, plus a Loom walkthrough so you feel confident owning it.

If you’re tired of piecing things together and not feeling represented online, this is where your identity, presence, and systems come into alignment.

Want to explore what that could look like for you?

A woman with shoulder-length brown hair sitting at a kitchen table, smiling at the camera, wearing a tan blazer and a white top, in a bright kitchen with white cabinets and a sign that says "GOURMET GOODS & SUC" in the background.

I’m Alison, a designer, systems thinker, and the person you call when your ideas feel bigger than your current online presence.

I blend strategy, design, and tech in one process, so your brand and website don’t just look good, they actually work.

My clients come to me because their ideas are big, layered, or in motion. I help them shape what’s emerging, build what’s needed, and move forward with confidence.

I’d love to chat with you about the vision you have for your business, and how I can help elevate you to the next level.

Explore more Maker Studio projects:

  • Experienced Facilitator Supporting Group Work

    Leigh Tillman

    A facilitator with a deep community presence now supported by a calmer, more intentional website and simple tools for managing workshops and events.

    See the full project →

  • A MacBook Pro displaying a veterinary or pet health website called Dr. Magda, with a homepage featuring a dog and article about food and environmental sensitivities in pets. Next to the laptop are branded stickers, one featuring the Dr. Magda logo with a leaf design in a brown circle, and another with a green background and a white leaf icon.

    Dr. Magda

    A holistic veterinarian with a new, personal blog designed to host her expertise with a visual style, layout, and templates that feel aligned and professional.

    See the full project →

  • Website displayed on a laptop and smartphone for InSpirit Connection, featuring a mountain and cloud background, with sections about coaching, workshops, and community.

    InSpirit Connection

    A Soul Coach and retreat leader stepping into her own identity with a grounded visual style, a clearer website structure, and adaptable pages for her evolving programs.

    See the full project →

  • Laptop and smartphone displaying a website for Kathy Cooper Floorcloths, showcasing colorful printed floor mats and rugs in a well-lit kitchen and website images.

    Kathy Cooper

    A well-loved artist with an elevated e-commerce experience that makes shopping her work effortless, alongside refreshed visuals across her site and product pages.

Ready to create an online home that honors your individuality?

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