Hi there!
I’m Jacee Cheryl.
I am based in Portland, Oregon but am originally from Phoenix, Arizona. It feels hard to believe I am old enough to say this, but I’ve been a graphic designer for 10 years! While I began my journey in the corporate world in 2015, I made the leap to start my business as an independent designer in 2019. There is something magical about telling each brand’s unique story and connecting businesses to their soon-to-be raving fans!
When I’m not sketching on my iPad or making my signature “concentrating face” at my laptop, you can find me trying out new specialty coffee shops, doing yoga, exploring the vegan food scene, walking my sweet dog Milo, or at a bookstore. Chances are I’ll also be with my sweet partner, Michael, and have at least two beverages—a Topo Chico and a black coffee.
Thank you for taking the time to learn a bit more about me—I look forward to meeting you and getting to know you too!
Gratefully,
My Design Philosophy
I believe that there is beauty and value to be found in the most mundane, commonly overlooked goods and moments.
I am against the “Age of Average.”
I find inspiration through nature, old lettering and signage, books, art, architecture, instruments, music, philosophy, furniture, food, fashion, and just about anything you can find at your fingertips.
I relish in the overlooked.
I help businesses convey the heart and soul of their organization through thoughtfully and intentionally designed visual identities rooted in strategy and history with their mission as the cornerstone of their brand. I work with forward-thinking organizations that don’t want to follow the status quo and are not looking for a design that is a copy of a copy of a copy.
Excellent type can stand on its own, but embellishment with purpose can be crucial for distinction and storytelling. Color can be bold, minimal, or somewhere in between as long as it is done with a purpose outside of fitting within a trend.
My design aims to solve a problem and convey a message concisely while evoking strong emotion and connection.
I do not and will not stick to one style for the sake of an algorithm. I will always do what is best for the client and for what the project calls for.
I have always and will always do my best. I do not compromise my creative vision for the sake of likability. Successful design makes an impact and conveys a message, and I measure my work by its success rather than its likability.
My design is thought-provoking. It is bold. It does not do what everyone else is doing. It is original and emotional.
Are you ready to have the brand of your dreams?
Amazing! Inquire below to see how we can achieve your goals together!