ELEVATING BRANDS WITH VISUAL IDENTITY DESIGN SERVICES

We design with intuition as our guide and a proven process to create aligned results. Our services are here to expand you past your wildest dreams

Brand Design

Owning a brand is more important than ever. But how you show up and share your offerings is most important. At By Hand, we look past the surface level, skip the clip art, and care to craft a visual identity that represents you. Book a call to explore our transformative brand design offerings built on strong brand strategy and include everything from full logo suites, color and typography pairings, visual direction, and application.

Explore full branding packages at By Hand Designs. Great for rebranding to revive your business or starting fresh with an entirely new brand identity for a new business. Our extensive service includes hand-drawn logos, colors, typography, and more
hand drawn illustrations and logos designed by hand

Logo Design

When creating a distinct mark for your business, think of it as not just a single design. It’s a flexible package with a suite of variants that enables your brand to reach various client touchpoints. Carving out a memorable and deeply personal space for you in your industry. Our work allows your logo to shift, reformat, and show up in various ways across all your communications channels for maximum brand presence. Book a call to explore the depth of our logo design service, hand-drawn for human connection.

Samples of custom hand-drawn logo designs by By Hand Designs, showcasing memorable and personalized and versatile brand marks for human connection and diverse client touchpoints
  • Original hand-drawn logo design designed by hand for a beauty boutique and wellness studio in Utah
  • Logo for The Little Glass Studio featuring two hands holding a geometric sunbeam design with text above and below.
  • Hand-drawn logo for Sunrise Pilates featuring a stylized sunrise with a semi-circle and rays, and text reading 'Sunrise Pilates, Orange County, CA.'
  • A custom hand-drawn logo design variant for The Little Glass Studio in Martha's Vineyard
  • Sunrise Pilates logo with a stylized sun and text 'Sunrise Pilates Orange County, CA'.
  • Logo for The House of Palms in Palm Springs featuring a stylized palm tree and the text 'The House of Palms' and 'Palm Springs'.
  • Logo for Thistle Maiden featuring a stylized profile of a woman with flowing hair surrounded by petals or leaves, with the text "Thistle Maiden" at the top and "Forged Apothecary & Healing Tinctures" at the bottom.
  • southwestern style hand drawn logo design for a restaurant brand with an agave illustration
  • Topo Vida Hand-drawn, custom logo for an outdoors adventure brand with a nature-first focus, a love for the mountains and getting the most out of life experiences
  • A southwestern mezcal brand logo that is hand-drawn with a custom typeface design
  • Sundaria Apotheca Hand-drawn Custom Logo for a plant-based, earthy, botanical, brand focused on sustainable harvesting for wellness products
  • Circular logo for a kids athletic brand in Southern California called Summer Salt Studios
  • A Rustic, Hand-Drawn Maple Leaf Logo for the Maple Crest Inn & General Store in Vermont

Custom Illustrations

Expand your library of design assets with a suite of custom, hand-drawn illustrations or create some distinctive merch designs. This is a great way to expand your brand at the beginning of your brand launch, later on for custom collections, and at any time you want to grow your potential with a wider variety of aligned visual designs. This service typically includes 16-20 hand-drawn symbols, color palettes & typography - all crafted to fuel your distinct brand identity.

Hand-drawn illustration design package examples by By Hand Designs, showcasing custom brand assets, unique symbols, and merch designs for growing businesses.
hand-drawn versatile illustration design assets and distinctive merch options to expand brand identity for businesses

Website Design

Building a brand with a strong digital presence is essential to reaching your ideal clients. Take your brand experience to the next level with a fully optimized website, thoughtfully designed with your customer in mind. We work on an array of platforms, including but not limited to Squarespace, Shopify, and WordPress.

"Samples of custom website designs by By Hand Designs, showcasing fully optimized websites for a strong digital presence and reaching ideal clients and elevated brand experiences

My Design Style

I create custom, hand-drawn illustrations that capture the soul of your vision with a contemporary abstract style driven by folk-inspired patterns, motifs, and symbols. My passion lies in collaborating with businesses and individuals who value connection and a conscious approach to the world. Working with By Hand is an intriguing journey of uncovering your brand's unique story and translating it into visuals that resonate, inspire, and nurture humanity.

Custom hand-drawn illustrations created by By Hand Designs: contemporary abstract style, folk patterns, and unique brand storytelling for businesses and growing brands

Why Work With By Hand

Artfully crafting distinct designs is in our DNA. Yes, we design logos, and illustrations, but at our core, we create for long-lasting impressions. Designs you don’t have to redesign down the road because they are build with consistency, deep visioning, and cohesion. Why just pay for a logo that eventually looses it’s spark when you can create something undeniably distinctive by getting to the root of your ideas with a seasoned designer who is as passionate about your work as you are? Let’s take a look at how we make long-lasting designs a reality for your own brand.

What My Clients Are Saying

Check out some testimonials from happy clients

  • A custom hand-drawn logo of a stained glass house for a creative studio in Martha's Vineyard

    “I can’t express my gratitude. I’m kind of in disbelief that these are mine. Like I can put them wherever i want and print them on anything. Very surreal. This is what I’ve been missing for so long in all of my business ventures and you have completely exceeded all of my expectations.”

    LIZ | THE LITTLE GLASS STUDIO | CUSTOM BRANDING CLIENT

  • Silhouette of a bird flying near a mountain and a plant for Wildhaven Wools. A custom hand-drawn logo design for a kids lifestyle brand in Alaska

    "SOMETIMES AS CREATIVE PEOPLE WE HAVE TOO MANY IDEAS. SO IT'S REALLY HELPFUL TO HAVE ANOTHER CREATIVE WHO CAN COME IN AND DISTILL THEM. SHE DID A REALLY GREAT JOB, SHE WORKED STRAIGHT FROM THE INSPIRATION I WANTED. SHE FOLLOWED ALL OF THE PROMPTS AND I'M REALLY HAPPY WITH THE FINAL PRODUCT!"

    Julia | WILDHAVEN WOOLS | CUSTOM LOGO DESIGN 

  • Simple tree or fern icon on a light beige circular background.

    "By Hand DesignS' art exudes a natural charm that perfectly matches my store’s vibe. I was so excited to carry Dena’s offerings in my store.  Her clear, professional and swift communication via email & zoom calls made the process smooth and effortless. I highly recommend her work not only for customers in my shop but also to other potential retailers seeking quality, captivating art.

    BRITTNY | FORAGE SHOP | WHOLESALE STOCKIST

  • Minimalist logo of a crescent moon face silhouette cut out from a dark shape on a light circular background.

    "i Had some custom hats made and by hand was was responsive and helpful. All the designs were so good! I love them so much, everything was so cute and I'm obsessed! Thank you so much!"

    ALEXANDRA | yoga STUDIO 33 | CUSTOM painted hats

  • A stylized, abstract icon a mystical eye design

    "All Dena’s work is beautifully thought out and she puts so much good energy into the work she does."

    ANALISE | MIND'S EYE COLLECTIVE | WHOLESALE STOCKIST

  • A stylized, abstract design resembling a swirl or floral pattern

    "I LOVE IT so much I could cry. All the designs came out so beautiful." 

    TESS | SUMMER SALT STUDIOS | CUSTOM ILLUSTRATION PACKAGE 

  • A stylized abstract hand-crafted illustration drawing of a flower

    "Thank you so much! The designs all look great, I appreciate this so very much, Truly amazing work!"

    MOLLIE | JJAIII MEMORIAL FOUNDAITON | CUSTOM LOGO DESIGNS 

  • A stylized abstract hand-crafted illustration drawing of a palm tree

    "she has a lyrical way with words that compliments her illustrative designs so perfectly."

    MARYANN | ARTYPANTS MAGAZINE | DESIGN, PRINT & WHOLESALE 

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