Hey, I'm Emily and

I love helping purpose driven women create stylish, impactful branding through simple strategy & 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, Welcome To
  • “ 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, Left Cost Made
  • “ Working with Emily was a breeze and I LOVE how everything turned out! ”
    — Erika Delgado, Brave Dreamers
  • “ Before working with Emily, I was worried I wouldn't be able to find somebody who could execute my vision. Now I have a brand foundation that I can build on. Emily is prompt, responsive, professional and best of all, she listens - I’m so grateful I found her. ”
    — Meaghan Dynon, Little Magic
  • “ 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.

 
 
I was gifted this beautiful @basscase_cbr for my birthday when was in Canberra with my family a few weeks back and what better way to use it than listen to my top five picks for Eurovision this year six thousand times in a row while I work 😂 . . Basscase up-cycle old suitcases, bags and other kinds of cases into amazing bluetooth speaker systems and I've been so in love with mine since I got it - it's a vintage, leather doctor's bag. . . it doesn't have a permanent place yet because I'm still on the hunt for a few pieces of furniture for the office that it'll come to live in, but for now it's hanging out with my plants. . . For the record my top Eurovision picks this year are the Czech Republic (again), Cyprus (again), Italy, Switzerland, and my long time trash love, Sweden. . . Please tell me some of y'all care about the annual euro shitfest as much as I do 😂 . . . . . #imperfectboss #liveauthentic #createcultivate #creativehappylife #calledtobecreative #beingboss #makersmovement #femtrepreneur #beyourownboss #successmindset #solopreneur #risingtidesociety #calledtocreate #livethelittlethings #sayyestosuccess #thehappynow
A brand new piece has been added to my portfolio! I had the best time working with Meaghan from @littlemagicyoga on this project and I can't wait to see where she takes it! . . Meaghan wanted something that felt stylish and modern, that also had a sense of playfulness and a little bit of magic. It really gave me the opportunity to explore the finer details and have some fun. . . I currently have a limited number of client openings over the next couple of months, so if branding is something you're interested in, hit the link in my bio to find out more. You can also follow the link to my portfolio to see all of the work I did for Little Magic! . . . . . #branddesigner #logoinspirations #makersmovement #handsandhustle #mycreativebiz #calledtocreate #designerlife #graphicdesigner #branddesigner #brandingtips #portfolio #madetomatter #beingboss #solopreneur #creativeminds #womenwhohustle
Yesterday I met the lovely @denisedt and got to hear her speak about her new book, #chillpreneur! . . When I first got started with my business a few years ago I learned a lot from Denise online. Imagine my surprise when a few weeks back, I saw an ad for her book tour and realised we live in the same city? . . Fast forward to yesterday, at the book event, listening to Denise talk. She asks if we've ever considered quitting our businesses (👋 heyo), and what took us to that place. A bad review, a terrible client, a whole host of business fails. Then she tells us to think of our grandmothers. . . She has everyone in the room name their grandmother out loud, and then asks us: given that our grandmothers grew up in such a time where they were so limited in what they could do, learn and be as women, how would they react if we told them we were considering quitting because we got a hater on twitter? . . At the same time, wouldn't they be so proud to see their granddaughter go out and run an actual BUSINESS? . . Some of you know I lost my grandma last year and at her funeral I told a story about one of the last times we got to talk while she still had it together - strangely, around the same time I discovered Denise. We talked about I'd been to university and I was building a business as a graphic designer. . . She looked at me, wide eyed with a huge grin, and said "Good on you! When I was your age girls would never have had an opportunity like that! And you've been to university! How exciting!" . . Being reminded of that time with my grandma today by Denise was such a weird, almost full circle moment. Making a point to go forward with my grandma whispering encouragement at all times. . . . . #imperfectboss #liveauthentic #createcultivate #creativehappylife #calledtobecreative #beingboss #makersmovement #femtrepreneur #beyourownboss #successmindset #solopreneur #risingtidesociety #calledtocreate #livethelittlethings #sayyestosuccess #thehappynow
I've been a bit quiet on the instagram front recently, so here's a mood board from a client starter branding project I've been having loads of fun with while I've been off ig. This project has been a dream and I'm so excited to show you. . . In other news: . . 1. I turned 25 on Sunday and I don't know how to feel 😂 I think I feel ready to take on the second half of my twenties as the first half was so overshadowed by some tricky mental health issues, so I'm looking forward to experiencing life with those in check. . . 2. I've finally started reading You Are A Badass and I've never said YES! to myself so often while reading a book. . . 3. I'm working through @wanderingaimfully's new Build Without Burnout program to help me build some awesome new things for you, and I'm so excited. If you've been meaning to work on digital products forever but can't seem to fit them in around client work, you should def check it out. . . 4. I really want to try acrylic pouring so you might be seeing some art attempts here soon 😂 It's been a long time since I've done any 'art' instead of 'design' so I have no idea what to expect. . . I'm forever saying that I want to post more regularly on Instagram, but I think for now I'll be popping in when I feel like I've got something to share. I'm no good at content for content's sake so I hope that's ok with yall. . . Keep an eye out for the project this board was created for! And if you're interested in Starter Branding, as always, there's a link in my bio for more info 😊 . . . . . . #branddesigner #logoinspirations #makersmovement #handsandhustle #mycreativebiz #calledtocreate #designerlife #graphicdesigner #branddesigner #brandingtips #portfolio #madetomatter #beingboss #solopreneur #creativeminds #womenwhohustle
Happy Monday! My tropical boi is growing a new leaf this week so I’m pretty stoked. Not so stoked that my internet keeps dropping while I’m trying to send client files 😞 . . Monday has traditionally been a difficult one for me in terms of anxiety. Coming back to work after two days off can be challenging if you’re someone that struggles with work related anxiety. . . It’s so endlessly frustrating to feel terrified of the work you love doing. It gets easier as the week goes on, and then it’s hard again on Monday. . . What if this week is worse than last week? What if I can’t do all the stuff that needs doing? What if I had a bad week last week and this week is no better? . . I’ve been spending a lot of time and putting in a lot of effort to create routines and shift my way of thinking about Mondays. . . Monday’s are a fresh week, but every day is a fresh day. All we can do is our best on any given day, and our best might not always look the same. . . Monday doesn’t deserve any more or less pressure than any other day of the week, and I’m learning to take things day by day rather than lock myself in to my own expectations of how a week “should” look. . . How do you feel about Monday’s? Let’s talk it out 👇🏻 . . Side note / reminder - the price on my signature service is going up by $850 on Friday - book before then and lock in 2018 prices 😊 . . . . . . #imperfectboss #liveauthentic #createcultivate #creativehappylife #calledtobecreative #beingboss #makersmovement #femtrepreneur #beyourownboss #successmindset #solopreneur #risingtidesociety #calledtocreate #livethelittlethings #sayyestosuccess #thehappynow
I mentioned a few weeks back that there was going to be a pretty exciting offer on my Signature Branding service soon, and today's the day. . . I’ve revamped my Signature Branding service to be more valuable to you than ever. I’ve restructured the entire package to keep turnarounds fast and processes smooth, plus I now include an initial 90 minute strategy session where we’ll walk through my branding framework to ensure that we create not just a beautiful design, but a well rounded, strategic personal brand. . . On February 15th, I’ll be raising the price of Signature Branding with me from $1650 to $2500 to reflect the new structure and inclusions. But until then, I’ll be offering the new service at the original price of $1650. . . If branding is something you've been thinking about, this is the lowest price Signature Branding will ever be available for and I'd love to be able work with you. . . If you'd like to know more about Signature Branding and what it involves, hit the link in my bio to read all about it + grab your free welcome packet. . . I'm super excited to work with you this year! . . And if Signature Branding isn't something that's accessible or affordable for you right now, I've got a few projects in the works that are made just for you 🙌 . . Got any questions about Signature Branding? Ask away 👇 or shoot me a DM. . . . . . . #branddesigner #logoinspirations #makersmovement #handsandhustle #mycreativebiz #calledtocreate #designerlife #graphicdesigner #branddesigner #brandingtips #portfolio #madetomatter #beingboss #solopreneur #creativeminds #womenwhohustle
Today I finished #ywadedicate 🙏🏼 For the last couple of years I’ve tried following along with @adrienelouise’s January 30 day challenge. . . The first time I fell off at about day six. . . The second time, with #ywatrue I managed about 15. . . But this time, this time I’ve completed 30 days of Dedicate and without tooting my own horn too much I am super proud of myself. . . I’m stronger. I’m more flexible. I can lift my foot from a plank to a low lunge without making a sound like I’ve put a hole through the floor. . . But I’m also finding joy and confidence with every practice. Today I started by following Adriene, but as I realised that I couldn’t keep looking up to see what she was doing during this unguided practice, I decided to wing it. . . At first I felt like I’d forget what to do and run out of moves. But trusting in the practice, and in the words I’ve heard on so many days this month: . . “You have everything you need.” . . I gave it my best go. And it was liberating. . . It’s not a perfect flow. I went up and down and up again and onto my back and back up on my feet again. It wasn’t perfect but it was happening. . . I hope I can take everything I’ve learned this month off the mat and into other places of my life that are waiting for me to step up. . . I’m so grateful to have found something that I love that has such an impact on my body and mind. . . . . . . #yogawithadriene #ywa #yogajournal #imperfectboss #liveauthentic #createcultivate #creativehappylife #calledtobecreative #beingboss #makersmovement #femtrepreneur #beyourownboss #successmindset #solopreneur #risingtidesociety #calledtocreate #livethelittlethings #sayyestosuccess #thehappynow
@arianagrande out here teaching us the right way to manifest in 2019 🙌 . . No but for real mindset is important and life changing and I'm putting this everywhere. . . You can too - see my stories to screenshot a version for your phone background 💕 . . . . . . #arianagrande #7rings #geethanksjustboughtit #iwantitigotit #branddesigner #logoinspirations #makersmovement #handsandhustle #mycreativebiz #calledtocreate #designerlife #graphicdesigner #branddesigner #brandingtips #portfolio #madetomatter #beingboss #solopreneur #creativeminds #womenwhohustle
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