EXPLORE DESIGN SERVICES
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, everything we create goes deeper than surface level. Book a call to explore my transformative brand design offerings built on strong brand strategy and include everything from full logo suites, color and typography pairings, visual direction, and application.
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 together 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 By Hand’s logo design service, hand-drawn for human connection.
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 and visual library. This service typically includes 16-20 hand-drawn symbols, color palettes & typography - all crafted to fuel your distinct brand identity weaving it with rich storytelling for an immersive client experience.
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. I work on an array of platforms, including but not limited to Squarespace, Shopify, and WordPress.
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 a journey of uncovering your brand's distinct story and translating it into visuals that resonate, inspire, and nurture humanity.
Why Work With By Hand
Artfully crafting distinct designs is in my DNA. Yes, I design logos and illustrations, but at the core, I create for long-lasting impressions. Designs crafted with intention and meaning from the very beginning and built with consistency, deep visioning, and cohesion for the long run. Why get any old clip art that eventually loses its 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 can make long-lasting designs a reality for your own brand.
What My Clients Are Saying
Check out some testimonials from happy clients
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![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
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![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
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"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
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"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 | TOGA STUDIO 33 | CUSTOM PAINTED HATS
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"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
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"I LOVE IT so much I could cry. All the designs came out so beautiful."
TESS | SUMMER SALT STUDIOS | CUSTOM ILLUSTRATION PACKAGE
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![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
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"She has a lyrical way with words that compliments her illustrative designs so perfectly."
MARYANN | ARTYPANTS MAGAZINE | DESIGN, PRINT & WHOLESALE
