Helping Northern Colorado’s Small Businesses Build Bold, Purpose-Driven Brands
With nearly a decade of experience, I help Fort Collins businesses and nonprofits define their brand, reach the right audiences, and grow with intention. My work blends inclusive strategy, data-backed design, and visual storytelling to create digital and print assets that actually move the needle
“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”
— Healthcare Company
Inclusive, Strategic Web & Brand Design In Fort Collins, CO
Why Work With Me?
Fort Collins-Focused. Community-Driven. Strategically Built.
With a background in agency design and hands-on experience working with Northern Colorado businesses, I bring a blend of big-picture thinking and local insight to every project. You’ll get solutions that are made to last, not just look good.
The Value It Brings To You:
- I bring over 20 years of lived LGBTQ+ experience into every project—grounded in authenticity, visibility, and care.
- I keep things clear and accessible. No jargon, no hidden fees—just honest strategy and collaborative design.
- As a small business owner serving Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland, and beyond, I know how to build creative solutions that work with real budgets.
The Value It Brings To You:
- Backed by agency-level experience, I create scalable systems tailored to small businesses across Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland, and beyond.
- My flexible, all-in-one approach ensures every part of your brand—from digital to print—works together seamlessly.
- With a strong understanding of the tools and platforms small businesses actually use, I build cost-effective solutions that fit smoothly into your existing workflow.
The Value It Brings To You:
- I craft SEO-smart, audience-focused prompts that tell a consistent story across every platform—from Greeley to Fort Collins and beyond.
- My methodical use of image and content-based AI ensures high-quality, aligned results that support your brand goals.
- Whether you're scaling a new business in Loveland or refreshing your site in Longmont, I deliver fast, effective solutions built to grow with you.
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.
Heather
(She/Her/They/Them)
Howdy!
I’m Heather—your Fort Collins-based visual designer and strategy partner. I believe branding is less about flashy trends and more about clarity, trust, and the story you tell your audience.
Whether you’re rebranding your Greeley business, launching a new nonprofit in Loveland, or scaling your service in Fort Collins, I’m here to help you align every visual touchpoint with your purpose.