Hey there, I'm Monica and I'm the founder, creative director, and all things-er for Nous Sommes Creative. Nous Sommes is French for "we are", and when I was naming my business I thought it was a perfect representation of what I wanted my design studio to stand for.
I believe we are creative in our own ways, and I'm here to make your creativity shine.
"Monica's work exceeded my expectations!"
— OLIVIA G.
"She's so on top of it and balances all the things beautifully."
— Gwendolyn | Monica's sourdough starter
I design brands businesses can live and grow in, which means they are flexible, adaptive, and anything but cookie-cutter. I want you to feel at home in your brand and have it be a space where your clients want to stay for a while.
In 2023 I felt burnt out, unappreciated, uninspired, and miserable at my agency job, so I started looking for the next best thing. One morning after my boss made me cry for what wasn't the first, and definitely not the last time, I had this realization that "F*ck it, I'm the next best thing." And so I started building Nous Sommes.
Designing a brand is a little like a puzzle, each piece a reflection of who you are and what you stand for. Every color, font, and detail clicks into place. It isn't just about making things look good–although I promise they will. It's about finding creating a powerful experience that is just for you.
i'M MONICA – MY FRIENDS CALL ME MON, AND YOU'RE MORE THAN WELCOME TO AS WELL. I'M A BRAND AND WEBSITE DESIGNER Living and working in minnesota and i'm here to design your dream brand.
I'm originally from Michigan and grew up with too much creative energy and an independent spirit, so it was destined for me to become a freelance designer. I currently live in Minneapolis with my husband and on the weekend I'm exploring new restaurants or cheering on the Detroit Lions. Besides brand or web design, I love to yap about what's in my Nuuly order, what I'm currently reading, or my thoughts on the hottest reality TV show. My friends would say I'm empathetic, witty as f*ck, and can write a birthday card that can move you to tears.
“Working with Monica is a dream come true. Really, what a great human and great service!”
— NICOLE R. | The bridekick
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Antique Stores | Wine Bottles | Cookbooks | The Portrait Wing at MIA| A Damn Good Cup of Coffee |
Kind Humans | Northern Michigan
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If you’ve got a vision, a dream, or just a spark of curiosity about how we can bring your brand or website to life, I'm here!