HI, I’M SAMANTHA

& I DESIGN, ILLUSTRATE & ELEVATE BRANDS.

Illustration, Brand Identity & Design, Packaging, Marketing Materials, Creative Direction, Partnerships & RETAINERS

PROJECTS

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ILLUSTRATION

ILLUSTRATION IS AT THE HEART OF OUR PRACTICE. WITH TWO DEGREES IN FINE ARTS (MFA FROM THE SAN FRANCISCO ART INSTITUTE), SAMANTHA APPROACHES GRAPHIC DESIGN ILLUSTRATION WITH A SPECIAL EYE. PLAY & ATTENTION TO DETAIL PLAY HUGE ROLES IN ALL HENSEL STUDIO ILLUSTRATIONS — WHILE ENSURING THE CLIENT’S VISION COMES TO LIFE.

ILLUSTRATIONS PROJECTS INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):BRAND IMAGERY & LOGOMARKS, MERCH DESIGN, PACKAGING ILLUSTRATIONS, GRAPHICS FOR MARKETING MATERIALS, PERSONAL PROJECTS

MARKETING MATERIALS & COLLATERAL DESIGN

CREATING HIGHLY RECOGNIZABLE AND EXCITING MARKETING MATERIALS ARE CRUCIAL FOR DRAWING COMMUNITY AND BRAND CONSISTENCY.WE OFFER A MYRIAD OF OPTIONS WHEN IT COMES TO BRAND & MARKETING MATERIALS — YOU NAME IT, WE CAN LIKELY MAKE IT.

MATERIAL PROJECTS INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO): BUSINESS CARDS, FLYERS (DIGITAL & PHYSICAL), POSTCARDS, EVENT SIGNAGE, EVEN NEON SIGNS (WE’VE DONE IT!)

PACKAGING

CREATING PACKAGING FOR CLIENTS FEELS LIKE SOLVING A PUZZLE IN THE BEST WAY — AND IT’S ONE OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS TO DO. WE WORK WITH CLIENTS WHO MAKE BEAUTIFUL PRODUCTS, AND DESIRE PACKAGING THAT ELEVATES THEM WHILE BUILDING UPON THEIR EXISTING BRAND. SHELF APPEAL IS FUNDAMENTAL WHEN CREATING NEW PRODUCTS TO PUT ON THE MARKET, AND WE WANT TO HELP YOUR CUSTOMERS SEE YOU FIRST.

PACKAGING PROJECTS INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO): LABEL DESIGN, BOX DESIGN, PACKING MATERIALS (TAPES, TISSUE PAPERS, ETC)

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT

HENSEL STUDIO IS a solo-woman rAN graphic design business BASED IN PORTLAND, OREGON. I FOCUS ON OFFERING A VAST ARRAY OF DESIGN DELIVERABLES — FROM illustration TO confident and cohesive brand curation, and explorative design motivated by softness, joy, community-building and well-crafted human experiences.

Creating LASTING client relationships, having fun, and being able to offer quality and original graphics for businesses to FLOURISH (AND FEEL / LOOK GOOD DOING SO) are my main priorities.

YES, YOU’VE HEARD RIGHT! WE TAKE ON A FEW WEDDINGS A YEAR & OFFER TWO DESIGN PACKAGES FOR PRE-BIG-DAY & BIG-DAY DESIGN MATERIALS.

SPOTS FILL UP FAST & ARE LIMITED. WE REQUIRE TO BE CONTACTED 3 MONTHS BEFORE YOUR WEDDING DAY TO ENSURE DELIVERY TIMES.