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Where personalized brand strategy meets stunning graphic design.

I’m all about expanding your business to support the life you want to live. Cultivating relationships with clients and customers that are excited to support your next (and every) move. Working in alignment with your purpose and vision.

Together, we’ll take your personal and business experience, goals, values and story and use them to design a visual identity and website that speaks to your audience.

 
 
 
 

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Hey there! I'm Emily Banks.

I’m a brand designer from Newcastle, Australia. I’m passionate about helping online business owners grow their businesses with confidence and position themselves as experts in their industries.

After four years of design school, in 2015 I started my own design business and since then I've worked with online business owners all over the world, from virtual assistants to coaches to online course creators.

 
 
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  • “ 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 was the perfect person for the job... but I never imagined it would look this cool! Emily has super design skills and she’s so easy to work with. ”
    — Josh Fitzpatrick, Welcome To
  • “ Emily genuinely wants to help you create your unique brand. Sometimes it was like she was in my head! You won't be just another client to her. She is passionate, patient and talented. ”
    — Sannie Bernard, SannieEnglish.com
  • “ Emily’s process is so easy and straightforward. 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, Left Coast Made
  • “ Emily is prompt, responsive, professional and best of all, she listens - I’m so grateful I found her. I love my new brand identity and now have a foundation that I can build on. ”
    — Meaghan Dynon, Little Magic
 
 
 

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Visual inspiration + color palette work for a new client! Been working hard the last week or two on client concept presentations + building out brand foundations.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The early stages of a brand design are critical. This foundational work will ensure that the system of graphics, assets, and templates you create as you move through the branding process are all working cohesively.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When your brand system is harmonious, you'll find it so. much. easier. to implement and maintain your brand as an online business owner.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I've got a new article going out today all about brand systems, how a complete system could change your business, and why trying to DIY one could be costing you.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you're on my email list, you'll get it sent directly to your inbox! If you're not already there, hit the link in my bio or head to www.emilybankscreative.com/brandnotes to sign up, and you'll get my articles sent to you every week 👌⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #mycreativebiz #flashesofdelight #creativepreneur #calledtobecreative #knowyouraudience #beingboss #solopreneur #buzzingcreatives #makersmovement #risingtidesociety #womenwhohustle #femtrepreneur #createcultivate #solopreneur #branddesigner #branddesign #graphicdesigner #thatauthenticfeeling #weeklyresources
Fresh business cards for my client, @betsypake! A lot of online business owners figure they don't need cards. You won't meet people in person, or if you do, they can just follow you on Instagram. . . I used to be that person too, until people started asking me for cards in passing at a coffee shop, or at events, and I didn't have any! . . Business cards are an awesome starter piece of collateral for your brand. Wanna work on some? Head to emilybankscreative.com/work to see how we can work together 😊 . . . . . #branddesigner #logoinspirations #makersmovement #handsandhustle #mycreativebiz #calledtocreate #designerlife #graphicdesigner #branddesigner #brandingtips #portfolio #madetomatter #beingboss #solopreneur #creativeminds #womenwhohustle
Happy Monday!! It’s a new week here in Australia and I’m so excited about the work I have planned this week. . . I’m working on some really great client projects, plus some behind the scenes work on Brand Kits before their official launch this fall! . . I’ve got a new post about brand identity systems and organisation coming at you this week, so keep an eye out! . . What are you working on this week? What’s the one thing you’re most excited about? Lemme know 👇 . . . . . #mycreativebiz #flashesofdelight #creativepreneur #calledtobecreative #knowyouraudience #beingboss #solopreneur #buzzingcreatives #makersmovement #risingtidesociety #womenwhohustle #femtrepreneur #createcultivate #solopreneur #branddesigner #branddesign #graphicdesigner #thatauthenticfeeling #weeklyresources
📌GET SEEN ON PINTEREST 📌Pinterest is an awesome tool for driving traffic to your website. If you've already got a content strategy in place, you might even have already realized or learned that it’s a good idea to push each piece of content through to Pinterest. . . But what if you’re not able to keep up with a weekly content production schedule? What if you’re just getting started and don’t have hundreds of pieces of content to share? . . It’s important to make sure that every single piece of content you do have, whether you’ve got one or one hundred, is working as hard for you as it possibly can. . . So how do you make that blog post (or podcast, or video series) content work harder and get seen on Pinterest? . . By designing *multiple graphics*. . . Most people will design just one graphic or image per piece of content. It usually serves as the main cover image or thumbnail, especially for blog posts. And with that one image, you’ve got one chance for that content on Pinterest. . . But if you’ve got three or five graphics per piece of content, that’s a whole lot more opportunities to get seen on Pinterest. That number grows exponentially as you start adding more content. . . Read my new blog post (link in bio) to learn about the different types of graphics you should have ready for Pinterest, and how to add them (secretly!) to your blog posts on Squarespace. . . The Pinterest graphics from this image are from the Chloe Brand Kit which will be officially launching this fall, so if you're interested, the deets are in the post, too! . . . . . #womenwhohustle #graphicdesigner #mycreativebiz #thatauthenticfeeling #flashesofdelight #creativepreneur #calledtobecreative #knowyouraudience #beingboss #solopreneur #buzzingcreatives #branddesigner #femtrepreneur #createcultivate #solopreneur #branddesign #weeklyresources #liveauthentic
🔎BRAND AUDITS 🔎When was the last time you sat down and really assessed your brand as a whole? . . A brand audit is where I start with all of my 1-1 signature branding clients. A good audit will take a deep dive into: . . 🗄Your business basics, including your name, trademarks, domains, and usernames. . . 👀Your Vision - your goals, skills and experience, and how you're pairing that with who you help and how. . . 👤Your Audience - the people you want to serve and whether you're targeting and communicating with them effectively. . . ❤️Your Values - what's important to you, your audience, and how you're building that into your business. . . 🗣Your Voice - whether you're using your own authentic brand tone, and if you're using it consistently, and... . . 🎨Your Visuals - if you're using them effectively as a tool for communication and whether they're up to date. . . If it's been a long time since you last audited your brand, it's always worth checking on to ensure that you're being consistent and providing a high-end experience for your audience. . . And if you've never done one? Girl, you need a brand strategy! . . Running your business with your brand strategy not existing beyond some ideas floating around in your head is like driving with your eyes shut. . . Head to emilybankscreative.com/strategy or hit the link in my bio to read my post about personal branding + grab your free brand audit checklist. . . . . . #mycreativebiz #flashesofdelight #creativepreneur #calledtobecreative #knowyouraudience #beingboss #solopreneur #buzzingcreatives #makersmovement #risingtidesociety #womenwhohustle #femtrepreneur #createcultivate #solopreneur #branddesigner #branddesign #graphicdesigner #thatauthenticfeeling #weeklyresources
Here's a fun client logo I worked on recently! . . Custom lettering isn't something I do too often, so it was super fun to put this concept together. . . In the end, we went in a slightly different direction on the styling, so I wanted to share this with you! . . Keep an eye out for some of the final designs from this project coming your way soon 😊 . . . . . #branddesigner #logoinspirations #makersmovement #handsandhustle #mycreativebiz #calledtocreate #designerlife #graphicdesigner #branddesigner #brandingtips #portfolio #madetomatter #beingboss #solopreneur #creativeminds #womenwhohustle
🎉Happy Tuesday from me and my office manager! 🎉 I've been a little quiet on the gram front lately, so even though it's not a designated introductory day (I see you, Friday!) I thought we should get re-acquainted. . . If you're new around here, I'm Emily, I'm a brand designer and I help business owners expand their online presence and impact through strategic guidance and engaging visuals. . . Some fun facts: . . 🐶My pupper (aka office manager) is my #1 main gal and we've been best friends since I was 12. I'm out here providing employment for the elderly (bless her soul, she's 14). . . 🖥Before my graphic design business, I ran a mildly successful youtube channel + blog where I did a lot of DIY craft + decorating. Some of my clients + audience to this day were OG subscribers! . . 🎧I listen to so many podcasts I've basically run out of podcasts. My faves are any and all true crime (from murder through to high-level fraud), Triforce!, and Gymcastic. . . 🤸‍♀️Speaking of Gymcastic, I'm obsessed with Gymnastics. I did it as a kid but my crippling anxiety got in the way of competing 😂Living for Tokyo 2020. . . 🕹I'm partial to a good video game - I grew up on the Nintendo 64 and The Sims and I still love to play when I get a chance. If I've run out of podcasts, I'll put on a gaming channel while I work. . . 🇦🇺I'm Australian, which sometimes surprises my US clients when we meet for the first time! This puts me a day ahead of most people I work with, meaning your project is being completed in the future 🙃 . . Enough about me - I'd love to get to know you! . . Share a random fact about you or your business in the comments ⬇️ . . . . . . #imperfectboss #liveauthentic #createcultivate #creativehappylife #calledtobecreative #beingboss #makersmovement #femtrepreneur #beyourownboss #successmindset #solopreneur #risingtidesociety #calledtocreate #livethelittlethings #sayyestosuccess #thehappynow #fridayintroductions
Meet The Nina Kit! She's the second Brand Kit in my pre-sale collection. I revealed all to the VIP list a few days ago, but the good news for you is that both The Nina Kit AND The Chloe Kit are available for pre-sale this week! . . Here's what you get in The Nina Kit: . . ✅20, fully customizable logo designs in Adobe Illustrator and Canva compatible files. . ✅A signature Nina color palette, plus 5 alternate palettes for a different look. . ✅A selection of free, Google Fonts and brand guidelines for how to use them. . ✅A set of 25+, fully customizable Instagram templates for your stories and feed in Adobe Photoshop and Canva compatible files. . ✅A set of 10+ Pinterest + Blog templates in Adobe Photoshop and Canva compatible files. . ✅A Brand Manual with usage guidelines and examples on how to customize your kit. . ✅Access to a signature Nina Unsplash library filled with 50+ free stock images for you to use with your kit, plus additional access to all 5 of my curated Unsplash Collections. . ✅Access to simple video tutorials that will teach you how to customize and implement your new brand kit. . . Ready to stop wasting time with DIY? Hit up the link in my bio to secure your Brand Kit today for 50% off 👀 . . . . . #mycreativebiz #flashesofdelight #creativepreneur #calledtobecreative #knowyouraudience #beingboss #solopreneur #buzzingcreatives #makersmovement #risingtidesociety #womenwhohustle #femtrepreneur #createcultivate #solopreneur #branddesigner #branddesign #graphicdesigner #thatauthenticfeeling #weeklyresources
A couple of days ago I revealed the design of Brand Kit #1 - aka, The Chloe Kit - to the pre-sale VIP list! . . If you haven't yet registered as a VIP, swipe for a peek at what you missed! . . Here's what you get inside The Chloe Kit: . . ✅20, fully customisable logo designs in Adobe Illustrator and Canva compatible files. . ✅A signature Chloe color palette, plus 5 alternate palettes for a different look. . ✅A selection of free, Google Fonts and branded guidelines for how to use them. . ✅A set of 25+, fully customisable Instagram templates for your stories and feed in Adobe Photoshop and Canva compatible files. . ✅A set of 10+ Pinterest + Blog templates in Adobe Photoshop and Canva compatible files. . ✅A Brand Manual with usage guidelines and examples on how to customise your kit. . ✅Access to a signature Chloe Unsplash library filled with 50+ free stock images for you to use with your kit, plus additional access to all 5 of my curated Unsplash Collections. . ✅Access to simple video tutorials that will teach you how to customise and implement your new brand kit. . . The Chloe Kit is designed to help make DIY design simple for online business owners like you. . . If you love The Chloe Kit, make sure to register for the July 8th pre-sale at the link in my bio. As a VIP, you'll get an exclusive code for 50% off and pay just $150 for the entire kit. . . And if Chloe isn't your vibe, Next Friday (July 5th) I'll be revealing the name + design of Kit #2 to the VIP list. . . Make sure to check out the full Chloe design + register as a VIP at the link in my bio to be the first to know when the kits go on sale 👌 . . . . . . #mycreativebiz #flashesofdelight #creativepreneur #calledtobecreative #knowyouraudience #beingboss #solopreneur #buzzingcreatives #makersmovement #risingtidesociety #womenwhohustle #femtrepreneur #createcultivate #solopreneur #branddesigner #branddesign #graphicdesigner #thatauthenticfeeling #weeklyresources