Create real & lasting change in the world by designing it.
When people work together intentionally and communicate clearly we can make real changes for our clients, for our communities and for ourselves. A well designed campaign gets funds. A well designed process runs smoothly. A well designed experience markets itself.
Don’t waste time and money trying to convince people to buy from you, work for you or fund you. Create something so real and irresistible that people are drawn to it.
We design high-quality resources, experiences, and services for big-hearted, truth-telling organizations.
Service Design
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Brand Design
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Graphic Design
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Information Design
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Design Strategy
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User Experience
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Service Design • Brand Design • Graphic Design • Information Design • Design Strategy • User Experience •
Breathe new life into your work
Make your information beautifully clear so people read it
Deliver tools intentionally so your people can use them
Build authentic services around your mission and expertise
Ways we can work together
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Get Informed
Grab a beverage and cozy up with over 50 free articles, videos and examples to help you intentionally design the world you want to see through your business.
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Try It Yourself
Tend to specific areas of your business ecosystems with bite-sized guides and courses informed by over a decade of design expertise.
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Get a Design Partner
Take design work off your plate and rest assured that it’s in experienced hands. I’ll take care of strategy, design and implementation.
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Client Love
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“Laura is not only a skilled artist, but a strategic thinker”
“Laura is not only a skilled artist, but a strategic thinker, and has found an incredibly creative (and valuable!) way to combine her skills in a service I think more businesses should take advantage of.”
Hayley Denker, Hayley Denker Marketing
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"Laura brings strategic thinking and new ideas to the table."
“BWB sees Illustrative as a true creative partner (design w/ an accessibility lens + strategy + ideation). Her work is beautiful and always knocks it (it being the project) out of the park. We bring her into any project where visual translation (or visuals in general) can help a client understand what is possible with their work/gift/business.”
Cait Fitzpatrick, BWB
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"I feel like I have a true partner in bringing my vision to life."
“If you want to work with Laura, DO IT!!! I did a vision mapping session and it definitely helps to have a clear to-do list, instead of leaving me overwhelmed with no direction.”
Madame Amy, 123 Petits Pas
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"Literally was such a life changing experience.”
“Laura from Illustrative LLC was able to basically break down all of the things that were in my head, and make me see it and help me create a roadmap for the services and price points that I wanted to provide, and to who I want to provide it to.”
Trezelle Morgain, EcoOnyx
Designing Systems that Change Worlds
I've been a designer for nearly 15 years, and I've learned that the main challenges small businesses and nonprofits face stem from three areas: inefficient processes, inconsistent tending, and unintentional decision-making. As a systems-focused designer, I believe problems are caused by broken systems, not individuals. They can be solved when people come together to design new solutions—true innovation that can change the world.
Learn how to use visual aids to communicate complex ideas clearly, organize your thoughts effectively, and create a more accessible and engaging experience for your clients.