Hey, I'm Emily and

I love working with small & solo business owners to create empowering personal branding through simple strategies and thoughtful graphic design.

 
 

my work:

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Personal Branding strategies & modern graphic design.

Having a solid vision for your business that supports the life you want to live. Cultivating relationships with an audience of people that are excited to support your next (and every) move. Feeling like your brand resonates with and represents your true identity. This is what personal branding is all about, and this is where I can help.

I want to get to know you, your business, and what makes you tick. Through a collaborative approach, we’ll solidify your brand’s foundation + strategy using my personal branding framework, pull out the pieces of your story that matter, and design a visual identity that showcases your personality & purpose.

 
 

All about me:

  • “ I would recommend working with Emily 110% - she surpassed my wildest expectations for having an expert come in and redesign my entire brand. ”
    — Indigo Colton, www.indigocolton.com
  • “ When I started working with Emily on this brand design, I just knew she were the perfect person for the job... but I never imagined it would look this cool! I really enjoyed the process. Emily has super design skills and she’s so easy to work with. ”
    — Josh Fitzpatrick
  • “ Emily's process is so easy and straight forward. She really dives deep into what you want and it's like she went inside my brain and made sense of the chaos. ”
    — Lauren Brown
  • “ Working with Emily was a breeze and I LOVE how everything turned out! ”
    — Erika Delgado, Brave Dreamers
  • “ I really appreciated my time with Emily. Her call notes are awesome. So much detail and so many action items! ”
    — Dannie Fountain, www.danniefountain.com
  • “ I found Emily’s blog, and I was literally sat at my desk at work, shell-shocked. Holy smokes. I have never bought somebody's product so quickly. ”
    — Emily Scholl, Emily and Lemons
  • “ Emily’s course was one of the most valuable email courses I've come across - EVER. ”
    — Sophia Jackson
Emily Banks

Hello! I'm Emily Banks.

I’m a graphic + brand designer from Newcastle, Australia. I’ve been designing + making since I was a teenager, after I stole a copy of photoshop to make desktop backgrounds of my fave Disney stars.

Against all advice I started my own design business right out of design school in 2015 (soz teachers!), and since then I've worked on personal branding and graphic design with online business owners all over the world, from virtual assistants to youtubers to coaches to online course creators.

I’m all about trusting your gut, being open + honest, and doing more of what makes you happy. If you listen to true crime podcasts or 80’s music, I think we’ll get along just fine.

More About Me

 
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Read my blog posts, articles & case studies about branding and graphic design.

 
 
So one of my intentions for this year was to show my face more, even if that means showing up less than perfect. . . So here's me as I am today. My skin's going through some stuff. My hair's in day 204649 of unwashed topknot. I've been wearing the same clothes all week (well, not the exact same - I have multiples of my green sports bra and black yoga pants, like I imagine Steve Jobs had a wardrobe full of black turtlenecks). And the treatment for my skin stuff is making my lips dry and flaky af. . . BUT. I'm here to do good work. Those things don't impact my skills as a designer, as a brand strategist, or as a person out here living my life. . . I've put a lot of work into my mindset and mental health over the last 12-18 months and I can finally feel it coming together to support me, which in turn, allows me to support you through my work. . . If you're struggling to show up because you're feeling less than perfect. If instagram makes you feel like you're the only one who can't get up every day and have perfect skin and a cute outfit and power through all the work - don't. . . These days I have to choose to stop seeing other people on instagram as perfect people who can do so much more than me, and start seeing them as people who might be further along on their own journeys. . . And I've got to start showing up for my business and brand, perfect or not, because otherwise I'll never progress. . . I hope that you can see this and know that you can show up too, imperfections and all. . . . . . . #imperfectboss #liveauthentic #createcultivate #creativehappylife #calledtobecreative #beingboss #makersmovement #femtrepreneur #beyourownboss #successmindset #solopreneur #risingtidesociety #calledtocreate #livethelittlethings #sayyestosuccess #thehappynow
One of my favourite designs that wrapped right before the holidays. I’m so in love with this deep green galaxy 😍 . . @haloeclipsespectacles are in the business of selling sustainable, stylish luxury solar eclipse glasses. They look like an awesome pair of sunglasses AND they’ll keep your eyes safe. . . For Halo’s starter branding we drew inspiration from space, stars and planets. One of my favourite details is the eclipse shape in place of the ‘o’ 🌝⭐️🌚 . . If you’d like to know more about starter branding for your own business hit up the link in my bio 👌🏻 . . . . . #branddesigner #logoinspirations #makersmovement #handsandhustle #mycreativebiz #calledtocreate #designerlife #graphicdesigner #branddesigner #brandingtips #portfolio #madetomatter #beingboss #solopreneur #creativeminds #womenwhohustle
Happy Monday! Hope y’all had a refreshing weekend. For the last 12 days I’ve been working through @adrienelouise’s Dedicate series and loooooooving it. . . I’ve fallen in and out of yoga over the last few years but I always notice the difference in myself when I’m in it. So committing to this 30 day journey has been awesome. . . I can already feel myself getting stronger and lighter - and by lighter I mean my foot doesn’t sound like an elephant crashing through the floor when I step up from a plank to a low lunge 😂 . . Anyone else doing Dedicate this month? How are you finding it? . . . . . #ywadedicate #imperfectboss #liveauthentic #createcultivate #creativehappylife #calledtobecreative #beingboss #makersmovement #femtrepreneur #beyourownboss #successmindset #solopreneur #risingtidesociety #calledtocreate #livethelittlethings #sayyestosuccess #thehappynow
Throwback to one of my first signature branding projects back in 2016. This one taught me a lot about freelancing and working with real clients. It definitely wasn’t all smooth sailing but I learned a lot and I’m so grateful for the experience and opportunity. . . I still love the simplicity and elegance of the logo from this design and I’ve just updated this piece in my portfolio to better showcase my work. I’ve been updating my entire portfolio + adding new work over the past week or so. . . Stay tuned to see all the new projects + find out how to save $850 on signature branding with me! ☺️👌🏻 . . . . . . #branddesigner #logoinspirations #makersmovement #handsandhustle #mycreativebiz #calledtocreate #designerlife #graphicdesigner #branddesigner #brandingtips #portfolio #madetomatter #beingboss #solopreneur #creativeminds #womenwhohustle
Happy Monday! I'm back in office officially this week. I've seen a lot of people talking about how they don't feel like they're in a rush to do ALL THE THINGS this year, and I'm kinda feeling the same way. Ellie's feeling it too, as this photographic evidence shows 🤷‍♀️ . . I don't have a 'word', I don't have a strict plan for any launches or about how I'm going to do five thousand things in my business 2019, but I do have a few loose ideas I want to focus on: . . 1. I'm making healthy routines a priority - for both my physical and mental health. I've never has a daily routine and I spent a lot of 2018 desperately trying to stick to one. Towards the end it started to click, and it's made a world of difference. So in 2019 I'm working on making it stick. . . 2. I've redesigned my signature branding service to be more valuable, solve more problems, and produce more effective and impactful designs for my clients. And with it, the price will be increasing. Stay tuned for info on how to get 2018 pricing on my 2019 service (a saving of $850). . . 3. I'm focussing on my wider audience, as well as my 1-1 clients. I've got a lot of content on the way that I think will be useful to those of you who aren't yet working with me directly. . . How are you feeling at the start of 2019? Can you even believe it's the new year yet? Cause I'm 7 days in and I sure can't 😂 . . . . . #womenwhohustle #graphicdesigner #mycreativebiz #thatauthenticfeeling #flashesofdelight #creativepreneur #calledtobecreative #knowyouraudience #beingboss #solopreneur #buzzingcreatives #branddesigner #femtrepreneur #createcultivate #solopreneur #branddesign #weeklyresources #liveauthentic
Now that things are starting to wrap up for the year (literally wtf how is it almost Christmas though) , I'm finally getting some time + space to do some much needed maintenance on my business, including adding some new bits and pieces to my portfolio that I've been working on throughout 2018. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here's a little sneak peek of a branding + squarespace web project I worked on with @lauralea.io this year. I had such a blast working with Laura and I'm excited to see where she takes this project in 2019. . . As for me, I've got a ton of updates coming to my site, portfolio, services and pricing structure, so keep an eye out for new things! . . My goal is to take everything I've learned working with awesome clients in 2018 and use that to make each offering, service package and interaction with you guys as valuable as I can, and I'm so excited to bring it to you after the holidays. . . Stay tuned! 💕 . . . . . . #branddesigner #logoinspirations #makersmovement #handsandhustle #mycreativebiz #calledtocreate #designerlife #graphicdesigner #branddesigner #brandingtips #portfolio #madetomatter #beingboss #solopreneur #creativeminds #womenwhohustle
Someone at @strongbow_aus clearly overheard me stating loudly and repeatedly every time I buy drinks that I choose drinks based on the design of the label / whether they're pretty or not. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I am so here for this pretty bottle 😍 Also I'm trying to finish up a few design bits before the weekend pls pray for me 😂 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #imperfectboss #liveauthentic #createcultivate #creativehappylife #calledtobecreative #beingboss #makersmovement #femtrepreneur #beyourownboss #successmindset #solopreneur #risingtidesociety #calledtocreate #livethelittlethings #sayyestosuccess #thehappynow
Here's a little logo reject that I worked on recently. We went through a couple of experimental rounds trying to figure out what direction the project would take. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This one didn't make the cut, but I still love the serif paired with the script font + uneven circle. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Keep an eye out, I'll be sharing what DID make the cut soon! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #branddesigner #logoinspirations #makersmovement #handsandhustle #mycreativebiz #calledtocreate #designerlife #graphicdesigner #branddesigner #brandingtips #portfolio #madetomatter #beingboss #solopreneur #creativeminds #womenwhohustle
On this #RemembranceDay, I'm thankful for the bravery and personal sacrifice of our veterans and current service men and women. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I managed to get into the @awmemorial during the week to see this installation of 62000 hand knitted and crocheted poppies in memory of the Australian lives lost during the first world war. Such a stunning tribute. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #warmemorial #visitcanberra #liveauthentic #createcultivate #makersmovement #livethelittlethings