Brand and website interventions for businesses in crisis.
The first step is admitting that you have a problem.
The second step is getting help.
Brand and website interventions for businesses in crisis.
The first step is admitting that you have a problem.
The second step is getting help.
Let's Be Real About What Got You Here
Your brand isn’t broken because you’re bad at business.
It’s broken because you’ve been forced to juggle a million things that have nothing to do with design. Between client work, admin chaos, and keeping the lights on, making your business look, feel, and sound *like you* has probably fallen somewhere between “file taxes” and “clean out the garage” on your to-do list.
So you convince yourself that Comic Sans “has character” and lime green “really pops”, until the whole mess transforms into something that would make a graphic designer weep softly into their cold brew. Your brand feels like quicksand, and the harder you try the worse it gets.
The Truth?
Behind the scenes, a lot of entrepreneurs are piecing things together one at a time, hoping it all holds up long enough to keep moving forward.
You lose what makes your business unique, the heart of your mission and values, the authentic you-ness that will draw your people to you.
Some reach out for help before decision fatigue burns them out, while others keep rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic of their brand identity.
Good news: You found the help.
(Your Soon-to-Be Favorite Designer)
I’m here to throw you a lifeline.
I’m a brand and web designer for people who are done sacrificing their authenticity at the altar of internet marketing. I help small businesses go from…
“my website makes me want to close my business and walk into the sea”
… to confidently showcasing their value by creating brands that look and sound like them (not whatever TikTok says is trending) and websites that work. Because cohesion and strategy are what allow you to start inviting the right people in.
I Believe In…
Collaboration
Instead of going full mysterious-artist-mode, we’ll work together with no vanishing acts or cryptic processes. You’ll know the reasoning behind every suggestion, and together we’ll create something effective and stunning.
Strategy
Function comes first, pretty comes second (but we’ll nail the pretty part too). Everything I do is rooted in strategy, because your brand & website need to carry their weight... We’ll make sure they have the muscle.
Authenticity
It’s the best marketing strategy. In a world tired of hard sales tactics and empty promises, showing up as your real, imperfect self is what builds trust. Integrity and honesty are the foundation of brands that last.
The best part?
I genuinely enjoy the people I collaborate with, and most of them seem to enjoy me too (if the number of memes my clients send me is anything to go by).
Pick Your Poison
[Aka services]
Your brand and website might need a tune-up, or they might need a full-on intervention. Think brand therapy sessions, website makeovers, and design triage that gets you out of the chaos and back into control. I’ll help you stop patching your business together and start building something that endures. No more marketing smoke and mirrors, and definitely no more stock photo graveyards.
Not sure where to start? Let’s diagnose it together. No pushy sales tactics, just a friendly and honest conversation about what your business needs.
Brand Strategy & Design
Working Through Your Brand Baggage
From figuring out who you’re talking to, to visual identity that makes people stop scrolling and start caring. Think of it as brand therapy, but with better color palettes and significantly fewer tissues.
Perfect for: Entrepreneurs who know they’re amazing but can’t seem to communicate that to the right people (or any people, really).
What you get:
- A strategic foundation that makes business decisions easier
- A visual identity that reflects your brand
- Consistent and authentic messaging and visuals
- The confidence to charge what you’re worth
Web Design & Development
Extreme Makeover: Website Edition
Beautiful, functional websites that convert visitors into clients. Think fewer tech meltdowns and DIY disasters, and more of a full-on HGTV reveal moment… your virtual home transformed into something that finally feels like you.
Perfect for: Businesses with clear direction who need a website that doesn’t make people immediately hit the back button (think of it as basic brand hospitality).
What you get:
- Custom design that reflects your brand
- User experience that guides visitors clearly
- Mobile-friendly because it’s not 2003
- Training so you can manage it confidently
Graphic Design & Support
Your Brand’s Primary Care Designer
Your brand needs regular check-ups and fixes to stay healthy. Think of it as design triage on call… your own design department without the drama or overhead.
Perfect for: Businesses who would rather hand off the ongoing design work to a professional partner, so they can stay focused on running their business instead of cranking out graphics.
What we can do:
- Marketing materials
- Social media graphics
- Print materials
- Taglines, captions, and messaging tweaks
- Fast turnaround without the shortcuts
Brand Strategy & Design
Working Through Your Brand Baggage
Perfect for: Entrepreneurs who know they’re amazing but can’t seem to communicate that to the right people (or any people, really).
What you get:
- A strategic foundation that makes business decisions easier
- A visual identity that reflects your brand
- Consistent and authentic messaging and visuals
- The confidence to charge what you’re worth
Web Design & Development
Extreme Makeover: Website Edition
Perfect for: Businesses with clear direction who need a website that doesn’t make people immediately hit the back button (think of it as basic brand hospitality).
What you get:
- Custom design that reflects your brand
- User experience that guides visitors clearly
- Mobile-friendly because it’s not 2003
- Training so you can manage it confidently
Graphic Design & Support
Your Brand’s Primary Care Designer
Perfect for: Businesses who would rather hand off the ongoing design work to a professional partner, so they can stay focused on running their business instead of cranking out graphics.
What we can do:
- Marketing materials
- Social media graphics
- Print materials
- Taglines, captions, and messaging tweaks
- Fast turnaround without the shortcuts
Client Love
You don’t have to take my word for it… here’s what happens when businesses stop trying to figure it out alone and get the help they need deserve.
Spoiler: they not only survived—they’re thriving.
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See the recoveries
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At Pixel+Plum, I dig into what makes your business unapologetically you, then turn that into brands and websites that draw your people in.
From solid brand foundations to websites that don’t make visitors nope out faster than a bad pop-up ad, browse the recoveries below or explore the full portfolio to see what kind of magic we could pull off together.
If you’re ready to skip the browsing and start planning your own recovery, well… you know where to find me.
Iceberg, Dead Ahead!
(metaphorically speaking)
Look, we both know you didn’t scroll this far just to bookmark another website and promptly forget about it.
You’re here because your current situation is somewhere between “mildly concerning” and “actively sabotaging my business goals.”
The good news? Every single business you just saw in those testimonials and portfolio pieces was exactly where you are right now. The difference is they stopped trying to DIY their way out of design quicksand and got the help they needed.
So here’s the deal: You can keep tweaking that Canva template until the heat death of the universe, or you can do what every successful business owner eventually does—