KlizaDESIGN

12/06/2025

So grateful: just as I was finishing packing up two dog cookie cutter orders, one more came through! So I wrapped that one up as well. Each package is now shipping out to Illinois, Virginia, and Montana, how fun!

I just realized I need to track what US states have ordered cookie cutters 😊 Have I sent one to your state yet?

For December, I'm giving 30% of the proceeds from all orders to Saline Area Social Service. Your order will go to support people in need with food, assistance, and so much more.

Visit the link in my bio to order from my Etsy shop.

11/30/2025

For GivingTuesday this year, I’m donating 30% of all sales from my Etsy shop to Saline Area Social Service, and I need your help to raise $150!

You'll find unique paper coasters, dog or cat cookie cutters, and college care packages for your stressed out college student. Fun, easy gifts for clients, team members, and family!

Your purchase supports neighbors who rely on SASS for critical services, including:
162,187 meals provided
81 kids given new school supplies
755 prescription copays covered

Your small purchase will make a local impact!

Shop here today through December 2: klizadesign.etsy.com

Thanks for supporting my local business and helping strengthen the Saline community this GivingTuesday.

08/21/2025

I had the privilege of taking photos (for a client) at the ribbon cutting ceremony at Grewal Park in Pittsfield Township yesterday! The best thing about the ceremony was that the opening remarks were nearly drowned out by the laughter and joyful screams of all the children playing around us. Such a beautiful event and such a beautiful park!

I've also been reflecting that the two-year anniversary of my own company, klizaDESIGN, went by two months ago, and I've been busy enough (knock on wood) to almost miss it. My gratitude goes out to everyone who has helped me make it this far!

03/13/2025

One of my first projects as a freelancer was a series of photos for H&R Block. They wanted office wall art that wasn’t the generic “motivational” imagery from the franchise headquarters. Instead, the owners wanted photos of the historic buildings and sites around our town, Saline, MI. For this project, I:

-Took DSLR photos around town, choosing the best time of day for lighting

-Designed the photos to adhere to the franchise’s branding guidelines

-Prepared the files for printing and sent the files to the printer

The result is a group of images that speak volumes about Saline and its history. Walking through the office is like taking a history tour of our town, which, as a town directly on Michigan Ave between Detroit and Chicago, is some pretty exciting stuff to learn.

The owners told me how a man with Alzheimer's walked through and started remembering stories of when he was a child at the Union High School, Rentschler Farm, and Murphy’s Crossing in downtown Saline. It still makes me tear up to think about that story.

One of my first, and probably one of my favorite projects so far as a freelance graphic designer!

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Hire me for your website design, sales sheets design, or specialized design projects your team doesn’t have bandwidth to take on. I’m a freelance designer with 10+ years of experience in making your designs shine!

02/18/2025

I got a new light box for better product photos. It does a great job and sparks don't fly from the outlet when I plug it in, like that last light box. It's the little things!

Check out my new heart cookie cutter. It's perfect for wedding favors, bridal showers, Mother's Day cookies, Valentine's (little late for that one 🤦‍♀️). Follow the link in my bio to my Etsy shop to get your own!

01/28/2025

Looking for the perfect thank-you gifts for dog groomers?

Homemade cookies shaped like their favorite four-legged clients will put a smile on their face and show your appreciation to your dog groomer in a unique way.

My best selling dog cookie cutter makes it simple to create thoughtful, personalized treats they’ll love. Best of all, it's based on my own dear pup, Sarah Peach!

Shop now by clicking the link in my bio!

10/31/2024

I did a presentation on SEO with Eleanor Harper-Dutt yesterday. Our thanks to WXW - Women's Exchange of Washtenaw for one of the most meaningful networking events of the year!

09/24/2024

Do you like pumpkin spice and SVG files? I just added this new digital download to my Etsy shop and it's on sale this week!

Download yours before the sale ends!

This Clip Art & Image Files item is sold by klizaDESIGN. Ships from United States. Listed on Sep 22, 2024

07/17/2024

Proud to announce that two of my recent logo designs are in the process of becoming trademarked! What you get when you hire me to design your company logo design and branding:

Stacked and horizontal logo versions to use in a variety of applications
Full color, black and white versions
Transparent PNG files of each version
Vector files of each version
A branding guidelines PDF with color formulas, fonts and logos. This can be as simple or detailed as you need it to be.

Finally, you get my over ten years’ experience of designing – and using those designs across printed and digital projects. Why is this important for you? I know what will work and what might cause headaches down the line.

Contact me to start the discussion on creating your logo and branding. You can also see my logo design portfolio on my website in my company, klizaDESIGN

-Not looking for logo design? I also design, build and maintain websites with affordable website design packages.

07/10/2024

The UMS Summer Sings are one of my favorite summer activities, in fact, it's one of the only times I get to sing all year! This Monday, it was Faure's Requiem, which is just about as lovely as you can get. Check out the “In Paradisum” if you need a musical hug after a hard day.

Singing in a choir is like freelancing, in a way. To be a good singer, you need to listen to the other singers around you to make sure you are on the same pitch, the right tempo, the right dynamic.

In freelancing, you need to listen to your client and what they need. Your work needs to highlight their company and values, not just your amazing designer skills. It needs to fit their workplace tempo and the right dynamic for their target audience.

This is what I work towards in my own design company.

I'm a freelance graphic and web designer with marketing experience. My schedule for July is booked with 2 logo designs, 3 website design projects, and 3 LinkedIn profile reviews. Contact me to schedule your time in August.