A NEW DESIGN STUDIO

The second I stepped into this space, I knew it was special. With its historic Victorian Gothic architecture flooded in natural light, lofty ceilings, large arched windows, exposed brick walls and wabi-sabi details, this will be the perfect State Street location to create, collaborate, gather, learn, and teach. (The massive task to renovate is currently underway and set to be completed by the end of 2019.)

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CREATIVE COLLECTIVE

Calling all comrades, co-conspirators and hustlers — my hope is to champion connections in our industry, foster friendships, fuel ideas, build lasting relationships and impress your clients. A very limited number of passionate, high caliber creatives will have access to this unique shared space — created by a creative, for creatives. Let us turn Newburyport, MA into a mecca for top talent.

part-time guild starting at $295 per month

RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES

If you’re looking to bring people into an inspiring environment for a creative workshop, small gathering, professional photoshoot, gallery showing, innovative class or intimate networking event please inquire below! The studio will also host occasional creative events for the community and ‘A Day in a Design Studio’ to encourage and motivate students interested in pursuing creative careers.

Half Day $225 | Full Day $395

Determination (and a bit of stubbornness) eventually outweighed self-doubt but the fear of going off on my own was real — I worried about isolation, health insurance, not having a mentor or steady paycheck and how I could possibly attract and impress large clients. Fast forward 5 years and I haven’t looked back. While the decision to become a creative director and successfully run a small n’ mighty design studio has been a challenging endeavor years in the making — it has ultimately been the right one. Now, all the pieces have fallen into place.

I believe everyone has the power to create the life they truly want (and surrounded by open-minded ambitious folks only adds fuel to the fire). No dream is too big or path too brazen. I’ve never been one to follow traditional societal norms — every winter I pause my studio for a month to reset, get outside my comfort zone and live somewhere new in the world. Travel has allowed me to connect with an eclectic tribe joined by a similar encouraging attitude — and I have no doubt, with the right people who set crazy high standards, this can be replicated in a shared space. It’s independence without isolation and invaluable to be able to turn to someone who's taste you trust to get their opinion when you're stuck — something you can’t get in a coffee shop.

So, to all the creatives who go for it, I salute you — and to those who need a bit of a nudge, I want to support and rally behind your wild endeavors (like people have done for me). If you’re interesting in joining me inquire below. Especially women, because even though 70% of design students are girls, only 11% become creative directors and astonishingly, just .1% of creative agencies are founded by women — this needs to change.

Now I know I won’t do this new endeavor perfectly. I’m sure I’ll make mistakes along the way, but know I hope to keep growing & learning from them. Thank you to every single one of you who has followed my journey thus far. Keep it up — I’m just getting started!