Let us bring your daydreams to life.

Your personal brand strategist.
Personalized approach.
Lasting Impact.

building brand stories since 2010

Discover hidden gems in your Brand’s DNA. Guaranteed.

Every Good Story Has an Editor and Every Good Brand Has a Strategist.


At DESIGN—ISH, we believe in the power of storytelling. Just as every good story has an editor to set the scene, pace, and enrapture its audience, every good brand deserves a strategist. Someone who crafts its narrative, shapes its identity, and connects deeply with its audience.

"IT FELT LIKE AMANDA COULD SEE INTO MY MIND." — Constance B.

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"Working with Amanda has been nothing less than a dream come true." — Jeanice P.

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"THE STUDIO WAS EASY TO APPROACH AND BROUGHT SEVERAL GOOD IDEAS TO THE TABLE. " —Anna M.

"IT FELT LIKE AMANDA COULD SEE INTO MY MIND." — Constance B. 〰️ "Working with Amanda has been nothing less than a dream come true." — Jeanice P. 〰️ "THE STUDIO WAS EASY TO APPROACH AND BROUGHT SEVERAL GOOD IDEAS TO THE TABLE. " —Anna M.

Is Your Brand Working as Hard as You Are?

Our Brand Audit uncovers the gaps and opportunities to help your business thrive in a competitive market.

We’ve Got the Vision—You’ve Got the Brand.

Our Brand Audit is a comprehensive, personalized review of your brand’s foundational elements, competitive positioning, and customer engagement. It identifies your brand’s strengths, uncovers hidden opportunities, and addresses the areas where your brand can grow. From your mission statement to customer touchpoints, we analyze it all to provide actionable recommendations that drive real results.

our approach

Bringing Your Brand’s Story to Life

As the founder or leader of an emerging brand, you’re brimming with passion and creativity. But let’s be real – your brand isn’t quite where you want it to be yet. You’re looking for support and guidance to turn your ideas into a fully formed, self-sustaining successful brand. You need the right tools and expertise to make it happen.

Discovering the Heart of Your Brand

We use our bespoke auditing system to uncover the hidden gems within your brand’s DNA. Our process reveals new dimensions of your brand’s story, clarifies its mission and heart, and defines it with precision.

Empowering Brands Since 2010

Since 2010, we’ve been dedicated to crafting unique stories for brands that resonate deeply. From Brooklyn to Harlem, Miami, Portugal, London and beyond, we empower brands with heart and community in mind. Our portfolio spans visionary startups to established names, each benefiting from our commitment to excellence and creativity.

So how do we work together?

  • We begin with a quick, 2-minute quiz to help you assess: Is Your Branding Making You Money? It’s an easy way to gauge whether your brand aligns with your business goals—specifically, is your branding helping you create a self-sustaining, thriving business? After the quiz, we’ll hop on a discovery call to take a closer look at your brand, your vision, and the challenges you’re facing. You'll receive a tailored proposal designed to elevate your brand strategy.

  • Once you’re on board, we dive into a full audit of your brand’s current state—analyzing strengths, weaknesses, and untapped opportunities. Think of this as a diagnostic for your brand. Running a business, managing a household, and constantly pivoting is tough. We step in with fresh eyes and years of experience, offering the guidance you need to push your brand forward.

  • After rounds of refinement, we deliver a complete brand framework that includes everything from your brand’s messaging to the strategies needed to stand out. Equipped with this blueprint, you’ll be ready to capture your audience, differentiate yourself from competitors, and drive long-term success.

Ready to Transform Your Brand?

Ready to Transform Your Brand? ✣

AND LET'S JUST CLEAR THIS UP ONCE AND FOR ALL...

  • YOU DON'T NEED TO BE A MARKETING GENIUS

  • YOU DON'T NEED TO HAVE A BIG BUDGET

  • YOU DON'T NEED TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT ALONE

All you need (yes, literally ALL YOU NEED) is a spark of creativity, a community-driven ethos, and a hunger for success. Your vision is the starting point, and your determination will fuel the journey towards your brand's greatness.

And as for how to get started and level up your brand... Let us help you carve out a path that’s uniquely yours.

Still not sure where to begin?

If your brand feels like it’s almost there but not quite… yeah, we’ve been there too—ish. ッ

Take our quick quiz and let’s get both of us on track with a package that’ll actually work.

so, What’S THE ISH?

When it comes to building a brand that stands out and connects with your audience, we've got you covered from every angle. Here's a peek at what we can do for you on retainer. →

We’re here to partner with you and channel your brand’s ethos through design. We apply decades of experience from leading programs and campaigns at Apple, COACH, L'Oréal Paris and MAC Cosmetics.

Based in Brooklyn, New York, we serve brands globally with our proprietary approach—combining elements of art, design, AI, nostalgia, and business acumen & strategy.

So, the ISH is EVERYTHING we do to build community by serving big business strategies to small and emerging brands.

Ready to take the next step? Whether you’re looking to transform your brand or just need a little guidance, we’re here to help. Fill out our brand application or join our waitlist to get started on your journey to brand greatness. Let's make your vision a reality!

  • We help you pinpoint exactly what makes your brand distinctive and how to communicate that to your core audience to produce the highest conversion.

  • Explore new horizons with our Brand Extension Consultation Package. Tailored for brands looking to diversify or expand, this package offers in-depth market research, SWOT analysis, and collaborative brainstorming sessions. Receive a detailed report outlining strategic brand extension opportunities and risk assessments, ideal for those ready to evolve and grow their brand presence.

  • Unlock your brand's online potential with our Content Marketing Strategy Package. This comprehensive offering includes a detailed content audit, strategic content calendar creation, identification of content pillars, and expert guidance on optimal distribution channels. Perfect for brands aiming to elevate their online presence through targeted and impactful content.

  • A robust visual identity for your brand, including logo design, typography, color palettes, and other relevant visual assets.

  • Print and digital assets that align with your brand's visual identity, messaging and captivate audiences across platforms.

  • We guide the visual development of your project, ensuring that it aligns with your brand's identity and messaging.

  • Cohesive digital graphics and visuals that will leave a lasting impression on your audience.

  • Visually exquisite and effective presentations and pitch decks that are tailored to your brand's aesthetics, messaging, and goals.

  • We create graphic art for print that contextualizes and echoes the aspects of your brand that resonate most with your consumer base.

  • Creative and effective packaging design solutions that enhance your product's appeal and capture the essence of your brand.

  • Make your mark online with our Social Media Branding Package. We specialize in creating cohesive and impactful social media identities, including custom-designed assets such as profile pictures, cover photos, and post templates. Receive expert guidance on content strategy and a tailored social media calendar to enhance engagement and brand consistency. Ideal for brands seeking to build a strong and recognizable presence across social platforms.

  • We build innovative and strategic web design solutions that create a brand destination that attracts, engages and delights your consumers.

  • We make your photos look elevated and aligned with your branding and target audience.

  • Elevate your visual storytelling with our AI-Generated Imagery Package. Designed for forward-thinking brands, this innovative offering includes a personalized consultation to capture your brand's unique aesthetic and vision. Our cutting-edge AI technology crafts stunning, bespoke images for mockups, campaigns, pitch decks, and more. Collaborate with us to redefine visual branding in the digital age.

Hey friend, i’M Amanda ッ

As the founder of DESIGN—ISH STUDIO, I deeply resonate with visionary entrepreneurs who dream of their brands achieving remarkable success. It's one thing to strategize and plan for business growth, but it's another to craft a fully-integrated brand strategy that brings that vision to life.

I know your brand deserves a personal brand strategist—someone who understands your aspirations and transforms them into compelling brand stories and actionable steps. Let's collaborate to elevate your brand with creativity, authenticity, and lasting impact.

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ISH OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT US

  • Partnering with DESIGN—ish STUDIO was an enlightening journey from start to finish. It felt like Amanda could see into my mind, untangling my ideas and weaving them into a cohesive and beautiful brand identity that perfectly encapsulates my brand.

    Constance B.

  • Amanda’s ability to process and understand our vision for FOUR CEES created a foundation and tone that fostered FOUR CEES to develop an identity all on its own. She used a high level skillset to design, create and organize a strong multi-medium portfolio for us.

    Jeanice P.

  • Honestly, I love the final product. I am completely blown away. It’s like you pulled it out of my brain without me even knowing it was what I wanted. You truly understood the vision.

    Magalie K.

  • The first round of designs were pretty much perfect and after a few pieces of feedback I ended up with a final product I’m super happy with!

    Abby F.

  • The studio was easy to approach and brought several good ideas to the table. The communication with Amanda was always open and fast. The final product was beautiful.

    Anna M.

  • Amanda had a perfect turnover when delivering my design briefs. In the first round, the designs hit every criterion I was looking for—It was perfection.

    Tia M.