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Strategic Branding & Showit Websites for Cozy, Creative Businesses

Black, Woman, and Veteran-Owned. We help purpose-led founders build brands that feel like home—and work like a dream.

Transform Your Cozy Biz Into

staying power

Whether you’re tired of the DIY grind or dreaming of a design glow-up, we’re here to shape your brand into a lasting legacy.

A Brand With

Brand Design

Copywriting

Showit Website Design

Website Templates

MEET THE FOUNDER

HEY, I'M ELYSSA

an artsy introvert turned creative business owner who helps small brands feel seen

From doodles at markets to full-blown brand strategy, I’ve built Studio e to support passionate folks like you with thoughtful, handcrafted design.

I didn’t go to art school. I didn’t climb the agency ladder. I quit my 9–5 in 2023 with nothing but a sketchbook, a love for doodles, and a deep need to make something of my own. Somewhere between art markets and creative burnout, I discovered branding—and something clicked. It was like turning on a light.

Now, I help thoughtful business owners—especially coffee shops, therapists, and small creative teams—build brand identities that are hand-crafted, strategic, and totally theirs. You won’t find pixel-perfect templates or rigid rules here. Studio e is about human-first design. Organic. Quirky. Rooted in the real stuff: conversations, collaboration, and the little details that make your brand feel like you.

Whether I’m sketching logo concepts with a calligraphy brush or leading a brand strategy workshop over coffee, my goal is always the same: to help you show up with confidence, clarity, and your own quiet kind of cool.

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RECENT

work

What drives us each morning? It’s the brands we admire and the stories worth sharing. We collaborate with some remarkable clients who are making their mark in both the digital and physical spaces. Curious about our recent projects? Here’s a glimpse of what we’ve been working on:

Theory of Tea

No. 1

Cocoa Cabin

No. 2

Nôm

No. 3

“Elyssa somehow turned my messy ideas into a brand that finally feels like me. I cried (in a good way).”

“The process was thoughtful, collaborative, and fun—like working with a creative partner, not just a designer.”

“I feel so confident sending people to my website now. It finally reflects the heart of my business.”

“Every detail was intentional. Elyssa listened deeply and it shows in the work.”

“Studio e is like a design safe haven—welcoming, warm, and wildly good at what they do.”

“From our first call to the final files, I felt supported and understood. 10/10 would book again.”

You Could DIY It…But Should You?

You’ve built something amazing—don’t let cookie-cutter design dull your shine. Give yourself the gift of a brand that reflects your magic.

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