Solo design studio for small businesses with big ideas

Think of me as your creative department, without the full-time payroll.

How I Can Help

Design Support, Customized for Your Needs

From branding and websites to catalogs and marketing campaigns, I offer design services tailored to small businesses and entrepreneurs. Each package includes timelines, deliverables, and price ranges to help you plan with confidence. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Custom projects are always welcome—just reach out and we’ll create something that fits your needs.

Branding

Whether you're starting from scratch or refreshing your look, I’ll work with you to create a brand identity that reflects your business and connects with your audience.

Websites

I design clean, user-friendly websites that not only reflect your brand and support your goals, but also make it easy for visitors to explore, connect, and take action.

Campaigns

From newsletters and social posts to website banners and mailers, I can help you create a cohesive campaign that shows up beautifully and connects with your audience.

Choose Your Adventure

Agency Support

From newsletters and social posts to website banners and mailers, I can help you create a cohesive campaign that shows up beautifully and connects with your audience.

See What’s Possible

  • Four Oh Seven Studios Branding

  • NPR Digital Campaigns

  • Caninballz Branding & Website

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Free Audit

Not sure what you need? Set up a free 30-minute audit to help get clarity. Before our call, you’ll send me the brand, website, or marketing piece you’d like me to review. Then on our call, I’ll share initial thoughts, ideas, and opportunities you can explore—whether we work together or not. No pressure, no commitment, just helpful feedback and a chance to connect!

Let's Do It

From Hello To Hand-Off

Every project starts with a conversation. From our first hello to the final hand-off, I’m here to guide you through a collaborative, clear, and creative design process. Whether we’re building a brand from scratch or setting up a retainer, you’ll know what to expect every step of the way.

  • We’ll start by chatting about your business, your goals, and what you’re looking for. This is where I get to know you and what makes your brand special.

  • I’ll take everything we discussed and build a thoughtful, tailored plan—one that aligns with your vision and sets the foundation for great design.

  • Here’s where ideas come to life! I’ll create initial concepts, and we’ll collaborate on revisions until everything feels just right.

  • Once you’re happy with the final design, I’ll wrap up all deliverables and help you get ready to launch confidently and smoothly.

  • Need continued help? I offer retainer packages for ongoing design support—so you never have to go it alone.

  • I’ve worked with Sam Mickley on a lot of projects over the past few years, and she’s amazing. She’s super responsive, easy to work with, and has a great eye for style. Most of the time, she completely nails the design on the first try—which is such a rare and awesome skill. I always feel confident handing a project off to her.

    Lindsey W.
    Lindsey Wigfield & Co.

  • I highly recommend Sam Mickley Design! Step two after my business plan was to begin working on my brand. Samantha helped me work through my complete design tailored to my business and vision. This included my logo, icon, colors, graphics, website and everything in between. I'm still in touch with her with questions and she's always responsive and helpful. She's also affordable and she goes above and beyond for her clients. If you are in the beginning stage of your business then call her today and get a head start on your marketing! Thanks Sam, you're the best!

    Millie H.
    Caninballz

  • Over the past 10 years I've worked with many designers to help brand my company, but no one has been as amazing to work with as Sam Mickley. Sam has an artistic eye, is quick to deliver, and extremely bright. All I need to do is briefly tell Sam what we are looking to accomplish. She fills in the gaps and delivers the perfect product. I highly recommend Sam for all of your design/branding needs.

    Matt S.
    AccuPoint

  • Sam Mickley is responsible for my new logo/branding and the upgraded look on my website, and I'm happy to have her complete more work for me in the future (she also did all of the graphics for my fundraiser this winter). She's awesome! Please check her out if you are in need of any type of graphic design.

    Tracy W.
    Growing With Music

Ready when you are!

Whether you have a clear vision or just the spark of an idea, I'd love to hear what you're working on. We'll figure out the rest together.

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