Persistenceistheprice,ofpermanence
Persistenceistheprice,ofpermanence
The magnolia tree has survived for over 95 million years, making it one of the oldest species on our planet. Its enduring longevity is bred from it's simplicity and conviction. At Lone Magnolia, we partner with kindred small businesses that share in that spirit, each with the same vision, rigor, and intention to build something meaningful that lasts.
Our Philosophy
Greatbrandsaren'tbuilttakingshortcuts
We believe nothing worth building comes easy. The brands that endure are built to bend without breaking, and with roots deep enough to weather any storm.
Conviction and grit are what stand the tests of time.
Our customers
Smallbusinessownersreadytogetitright
We work with founders and small teams who know that their brand matters. Each willing to stategically invest in a real creative partnership. To become stuards of visual systems that don't just look good, but meaninfully move the needle.
You may not know what creative solutions you need for better outcomes yet. Don't worry, that's where we come in. If you're building something you believe in, we should talk!
Services
Brandandwebdesignforsmallbusinesses
Whether you're rebranding or starting fresh, we help you showcase who you are and build a visual foundation to support all that comes next. Where we can help:
Brand Identity
Logo systems, visual identity, and brand guidelines that give your business a clear foundation. We'll define who you are visually so that every touchpoint reinforces your story.
Logo Design
Color Systems
Typography
Brand Guidelines
Asset Libraries
Web Design & Development
Websites built for performance and designed to reflect who you are. From strategy to launch, we create sites that work as hard as you do.
Website Strategy
UX Design
Visual Design
Front-end Development
UX/UI Design
Interfaces designed with your customers in mind. Intuitive, purposeful, and on-brand. We focus on how things work, not just how they look.
User Research
Wireframes
Prototypes
Interface Design
Design Systems
Graphic Design
Marketing materials, print collateral, and visual assets that extend your brand consistently. Every piece reinforces the foundation we've built together.
Print Collateral
Marketing Materials
Social Assets
Presentations
The Founding Designer
It'snottheory.
Itsyearsofrolledupsleeves
I'm Drew. I started Lone Magnolia after spending years working on both sides of the design industry. I've been the freelancer competing on price and turnaround in a sea of churn-and-burn logos and one-size-fits-all templates. I've also been a salaried designer working at companies managing hundreds of brands, where clients often wait weeks for minutes of expert attention. All obfuscated by support teams and project managers to boot.
Neither model serves you or your small business well.
Lone Magnolia is a different kind of relationship: a direct client to designer creative partnership. You'll work directly with me to uncover real insights into what you're business needs and drive outcomes that you can count on. Your experience, vision, and trust are paired with my full attention and honest craft. Together, we'll create results that make a lasting impact.
Working Together
What to expect
This work is a partnership. You bring the vision and context; we bring the craft and candor. Here's how we'll get there together.
Every partnership starts with a conversation. Tell us what's not working: the frustrations, the gaps, the problems you need help solving. We'll listen, ask the right questions, and figure out together if we're the right fit.
We'll tailor a service package to your goals and budget; no upselling, just expert guidance in what you'll need. After the paperwork is done and the deposit paid, you'll get access to your own client portal to track progress, review work.
This is where the craft happens. We work iteratively, sharing progress and gathering your input along the way. Clear communication, feedback gathering, and designs rooted in strategy.
Don't worry, we don't just hand off files and disappear. We'll walk you through everything, make sure you're comfortable with the deliverables, and ensure launch goes just as smoothly as planned. This is your brand, and you should feel confident in every detail.
The relationship doesn't end at launch. We check in to make sure you're getting real results, not just deliverables. We're your brand partner, and we're here whenever you need us as your business grows and evolves.
Ready?
Let'sbuildsomethingwithstayingpower
We don't offer quick fixes or cookie-cutter solutions. Instead, we focus on creating thoughtful, strategic creative solutions to honor the hard work you're already doing and get you the results to match.