Juicy Creative • Spicy Strategy

Graphic Design for

Soulful

Intentional

Authentic

Businesses

As a busy entrepreneur or business owner, chances are you wear too many hats already. Becoming a graphic design expert is probably not at the top of your priority list. I’ve got your back for all things creative and tech, so you don’t have to worry about it! You can be confident that we will build a visual presence that represents you credibly.

Uncover what is extraordinary about your business. Cohesive, intelligent design solutions spotlight your values and vision. Together we will create resonance to attract the people you most want to work with.

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5-7

seconds

the amount of time you have to grab a prospect’s attention

75%

of users will judge your credibility on design alone

81%

of clients will look you up online before deciding to buy

94%

of a user’s first impressions are design-related

Let's make great impressions

A successful visual brand

  • Emotionally connects with your ideal clients
  • Conveys your authentic self and core values
  • Exudes credibility and quality so you can charge what you’re worth

A well-designed
website

  • Is informative, functional, and visually appealing
  • Reflects your quality of service
  • Shows your audience you’re serious about your business
  • Encourages potential clients to buy
  • Is your most loyal employee — promoting you 24/7
Kelly Forbes designing

Why work with me?

If your materials don’t reflect who your company is, or present a professional, consistent message and look, it can make for bad first impressions to potential clients.

That’s where I come in. I want to see your business thrive. I want to help you elevate your brand above your competition — with a refined visual presence that authentically reflects you. With tailored design elements and elegant typography we can transform it into more cohesive visual communications for increased profitability.

See if we are a good fit

Orange Pepper Design Services

from Cincinnati, OH

Logos & Branding

“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.”      ~ Will Rogers

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Graphic design & Print

Tangible and experiential, print engages the viewer more emotionally than digital media.

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Website Design & Build

Does your website effectively communicate why someone should buy from you?

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Love Notes from Clients

 I have been truly blessed to work with some amazing people. I genuinely care for and am very grateful for them… and it seems like some of those feelings are mutual…

There are many components to what I do in my businesses, and in the end, the final product has to look “whole and complete”, everything working together at the highest quality for the success of the project. When I find someone like Kelly, an extremely talented team player, who takes the time to listen and absorb the “vision” and then produce graphic designs that exceed my expectations, I want to work with that person for everything. I use her services because she has become a “partner” with me on projects. Her input is invaluable when we discuss a project. The best results are from our collaboration of ideas.


– Cynthia Sudor, CARACYN Publishing

She is the best. I suffered through six very poor graphic designers before I met her. Thankfully, I found her. She is patient, creative, and kind. With kindness being her most important attribute. Flexibility and creativity are also included in her best qualities. Understanding and working with me regardless of the situation. Thank you for many years of great professional service and for becoming my friend as well!

– Joann Notarjiacomo
Editor, Lancaster County Woman magazine

Kelly balances an incredible amount of work on the creative side with multiple deadlines for various account directors with ease. I always enjoy checking in and seeing the 2 projects on 2 screens working at the same time. Ask Kelly about her application shortcuts if you want watch some fingers fly.

– Ross Sachs
Editor, Ecommerce & Communications Director Consumer Electronic Div. at DAS Companies, Inc.

She is not afraid to disagree or bring new perspectives to my attention, but is respectful of my position as final decision maker, which I appreciate. I like to have relationships with those on my team, it makes the work more pleasant, and she has been open to that, also. I believe once people know each other they understand each other better and the work results are better, too.

She has been a big part of my business growth since as a graphic designer, she makes everything I do for a client “come to life”. Her work is always excellent and it’s always exciting to see what she designs and creates based on my vision.


– Cynthia Sudor, CARACYN Publishing

Kelly balances an incredible amount of work on the creative side with multiple deadlines for various account directors with ease. Kelly is a genius graphic designer… Very few people can even come close to her pure talent and absolutely amazing, unique creativity. With her knowledge and background about marketing and advertising, she knows exactly how to execute a design to clearly and effectively target her clients’ markets. Anyone who retains her services will get the best there is—from concept, to copy, to creative, to completion—she is head and shoulders above others.

– Frances S. Edgar, CME
Owner, Marketing & Advertising Freelance Services (formerly with Nitterhouse Concrete Products)

Kelly is a delight to work with. She always offers fresh ideas and is open to brainstorming sessions. She carried an amazing work load at North Star, for a long while, she was the entire Graphics department and she executed it beautifully. Kelly is the most detailed-oriented person I’ve ever worked with—she is not only on top of the graphics but she pays attention to the copy as well.

– Mary Anne Pirro
Writer and Public Relations Consultant