Thoughtful Design for Serious Business
Where strategy meets craftsmanship
Emily Moenning, Principal Graphic Designer
Our Track Record
We bring timeless craft to modern problems—strategic design rooted in making.
Every business has something that makes it special. Our job isn't to create that uniqueness—it's to uncover it and amplify it.
Here's the impact:
The shelf test: Same product, different packaging—one sold out, one sat untouched
Market mastery: Six needlepoint brands, each distinctly positioned in the same space
Enterprise experience: Kate Spade, Target, Coach training applied to ambitious businesses
Case Studies
“Emily elevated our vision beyond what we imagined...”
SANCTUAIRE HOME FRAGRANCES
The Challenge: Products sitting unsold on Boutique shops’ shelves in the Hamptons and Martha’s Vineyard for months
Our Solution: Strategic rebrand focusing on cultural meaning and luxury positioning
Introduced bold colors and metallic accents to command attention in boutique settings
Redesigned packaging to tell the brand story through design rather than extensive copy
Crafted original hand-drawn artwork that reflects the authentic, artisanal nature of the products
The Results: Exponential sales in a few weeks from rollout, began a Hilton Hotels partnership, secured a competitive grant to attend Shoppe Object Tradeshow in NYC, in new negotiations with buyers from nationwide luxury retailers.
The Transformation
Before
Generic-looking branding and products sitting unsold on Boutique shops’ shelves in the Hamptons and Martha’s Vineyard for months
After
Exponential sales in a few weeks from rollout, began a Hilton Hotels partnership, secured a competitive grant to attend Shoppe Object Tradeshow in NYC, in new negotiations with buyers from nationwide luxury retailers.
MARKET MASTERY
Six needlepoint brands, each distinctly positioned in the same competitive space. Here are a few:
GOODPOINT NEEDLEPOINT
Brand refresh for market leader
Needlepoint market leader with existing branding. We expanded the brand’s storytelling aspects with custom illustrations, all-over prints, and other whimsical assets.
MARY KATHERINE NEEDLEPOINT DESIGNLuxury retail executive launching design business
Comprehensive brand design and scalable system for multiple product lines → Expanded from single collection to multi-platform business with podcast, wholesale relationships, and complementary notecard/toile line in 18 months
RED THREAD ATELIER
New needlepoint business needed credibility in traditional market
Visual identity that bridged heritage craftsmanship with contemporary appeal → Successfully launched 2023, strong social media presence across demographics
LE STITCH
Collaborative designer brand between two established retail partners
Brand identity combining fresh aesthetic with industry credibility
→ Innovative partnership model creating wholesale expansion advantage
SUNNY STITCHES
A new brick and mortar and ecommerce needlepoint shop in Denver Colorado.
We developed a unique vintage-inspired brand identity that balances playfulness and sophistication. The result stands out in an oversaturated marketplace. No florals were used in the making of this brand ;)
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CAD Design
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Photoshop Wizard
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PLM
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Material Development
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Project Management
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Graphic Design
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Adobe Illustrator Expertise
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Manufacturing Liaison
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Packaging Design
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Entreprenurial Strategy
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CAD Design 〰️ Photoshop Wizard 〰️ PLM 〰️ Material Development 〰️ Project Management 〰️ Graphic Design 〰️ Adobe Illustrator Expertise 〰️ Manufacturing Liaison 〰️ Packaging Design 〰️ Entreprenurial Strategy 〰️
MULTI-NATIONAL BRAND PORTFOLIO
Seven years designing for iconic brands, each requiring distinct luxury positioning:
KATE SPADE NEW YORK
Emily’s Designs for Kate Spade SS2023 are available now! Shop at major retailers such as Best Buy, TJ Maxx, and Target!
TARGET PILLOWFORT
Emily was the CAD designer on Target Pillowfort’s bestselling blackout curtain collection!
CECE / BCI BRANDS
Emily led CAD Design and Material Development for CECE, Chaus, and Vince Camuto projects at BCI Brands.
BRAND DESIGN
Check out our recent branding projects including one for small business in Long Island, NY! A luxury needlepoint store called “The Red Thread Atelier”
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