Services

Four disciplines.
One standard.

While the industry expects instant outcomes, I still believe in doing the work. Craft is the foundation that holds the whole house up. It’s what cuts through the noise and turns a good idea into a story that actually makes people move.

Base1 posters on a street wall

Branding

Now that everyone has access to the same AI tools and templates, a well-crafted brand identity might be the easiest way to stand out. Not because it looks good, but because it proves you cared enough to build something with intention instead of hitting “generate”.

Brand strategy and story
Logo and identity system
Brand guidelines
Spuerkeess blog homepage on a desktop display

Webdesign

Everyone’s seen a stunning site that loads slow, breaks on mobile, and sends visitors running. Better to build something that works — fast, clean, and effortless on every screen.

Structure and UX
Design and build in Webflow
A CMS your team can run
Spuerkeess illustration of a retired couple on a sunny terrace

Illustration

Hand-crafted illustration gives your message a personal visual voice — not generated, not templated, not something anyone else can replicate with a prompt. Because when everything looks like it came from the same AI, a human touch isn’t just nice — it’s a superpower.

Editorial illustration
Infographics
Characters and icon systems
Climbing in Berdorf guide, open spread

Editorial

Most layouts are safe. Flexible. Forgettable. Good editorial design lives in the uncomfortable sweet spot between expressive and practical — where the layout doesn’t just hold the content, it carries the reader through to the last page.

Books and magazines
Reports and guides
Type and grid systems

Process

How it all works.

Every project is a collaboration. You know your business better than anyone. I bring the strategic thinking, the creative direction, and the craft to make it all visible.

01

Discover

It starts with a conversation, not a questionnaire. Who you are, who you want to reach, and what sets you apart. I dig until I find the story that’s actually worth telling.

02

Design

Sketches first, then one clear direction. Every piece is drawn by hand and made to work together, so your brand, your site and your images speak with one voice.

03

Deliver

Everything ready to use: files, guidelines or a live site, with a handover your team can run with. Built to last, not just to launch.