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Empowering LGBTQ+
& Inclusive Small Businesses to Grow,
Give Back & Share
Web Authority

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“Heather is great to work with. She is organized, pays close attention to detail and communicates well. She never hesitates to ask questions to clarify project requirements and her cheerful, positive attitude makes her a fantastic designer to partner with. I would highly reccommend her services”

— Premise Health

With over a decade of experience, I create inclusive, data-driven web and brand solutions that share authority—helping small businesses and nonprofits grow visibility together while uplifting the communities they serve.

Deep-Level, Quality-Driven Design, Strategy & Marketing Built to Strengthen Communities Through Symbiotic Partnerships

Every project is built on collaboration and trust—crafted to empower you long after launch, with affordable solutions that make quality design and growth accessible to all.

Why Work With Me?

With over a decade of design experience, I’ve seen how creative power shapes who gets seen and supported. My mission goes beyond aesthetics—it’s about redistributing visibility. Through strategy, empathy, and inclusive design, I help small businesses and nonprofits grow while giving back and sharing web authority across our community. When your brand succeeds, it strengthens a network of LGBTQ+ and ally-owned organizations working for good.

Queer-Owned Business | The Value It Brings To You:
 

  •  I've been part of the queer community for over two decades, and I bring that
    lived experience into every project—especially when navigating the nuance, visibility,
    and care this space deserves.

     

  • My goal is to help you grow with clarity and confidence, not overwhelm you with fees or jargon. Transparency, respect, and accessibility are built into how I work.
     

  • As a small business owner, I get the pressure to do a lot with a little. When you thrive, we all do—and that’s the kind of success I design for.

Multi-Disciplinary Design | The Value It Brings To You:

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  • Custom, foundation-based solutions tested in agency spaces with both big & small brands.
     

  • Design versatility makes me capable of using a holistic approach to ensure that all solutions work symbiotically for you.
     

  • Knowing how different solutions, software, and approaches work, I am able to determine efficient, cost-effective approaches that work well within YOUR systems.

AI-Enhanced Workflow | The Value It Brings To You:​

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  • Strategic, identity-aligned AI prompts crafted to deliver consistent, high-impact results.
     

  • A precision-driven approach to content and image-based AI, ensuring ethical alignment, brand consistency, and results you can trust.
     

  • Blazing-fast AI-driven solutions designed for seamless scalability and long-term growth.

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Growth Through Purpose-Driven Design

Case Study | PFLAG - Fort Collins, CO

PFLAG came to me with a mission rooted in community support and advocacy, and a need for visual and digital tools that matched that impact. Over a year, we collaborated to strengthen their brand presence, streamline internal workflows, and improve accessibility across their design systems.
 

How I Helped:
 

  • Designed branded event posters and digital assets to increase engagement.

  • Provided consulting on visual consistency and audience reach.

  • Enhanced their existing website with UX-centered updates to improve clarity, accessibility, and ease of editing
    for future designers.

  • Designed business cards aligned with their refreshed identity.

  • Created and organized Canva file templates for easy use by non-designers within their team.

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Hi! My Name Is Heather

(She/Her/They/Them)

Howdy!

I’m a strategy-driven designer using the power of definition to build clarity, confidence, and community—helping brands grow together instead of competing against one another.

A brand is built on trust—and real trust grows from balance. I believe design can help us show up for one another when it matters most, creating a network where no one has to go unseen or unheard. Through strategy and empathy, I help brands nurture that same balance: turning care into structure, and connection into visibility. Because neglect and insecurity breed monsters—but compassion and accountability build communities that thrive.

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