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About the studio

Strategic, thoughtful design for brands that want to grow

I’m Janelle, founder of One-Story Studio, a Denver-based brand and graphic design studio specializing in real estate marketing, brand identity, and design support for service-based businesses.

After 14 years designing for luxury real estate teams, commercial properties, and fast-growing service brands, I created this studio to give clients a strategic, streamlined, and elevated alternative to in-house design. My approach blends intentional branding, clean visual systems, and marketing design that helps businesses scale with clarity and confidence.

Why I built One-Story Studio

Working with high-volume real estate marketing teams showed me how often good ideas lose impact due to unclear branding, rushed execution, or templates that weren’t built strategically. I saw agents, founders, and teams struggling to stay consistent — not because they lacked vision, but because they lacked the right creative partner.

One-Story Studio exists to solve that.

I combine real estate marketing expertise, intentional design, and organized systems to help brands show up professionally everywhere their audience sees them.

What Makes One-Story Studio Different

  • Deep Industry Experience

    With 14+ years of designing for luxury residential real estate, commercial properties, and service-based businesses, I understand how your industry works — the timelines, client expectations, and visuals that convert. My work has supported more than $200M in property sales, helped teams recruit agents, and elevated established brands across multiple markets.

  • Strategy-First Design

    Every project begins with clarity: your audience, goals, and growth plans. From pitch decks and marketing materials to full brand identity systems, every element is intentional and built to work — visually and strategically. No filler, no clutter, no guesswork.

  • A True Creative Partner

    Whether you need monthly design retainer support, a brand identity upgrade, or ongoing marketing materials, you get consistent communication, organized processes, and a design partner who understands both visuals and business strategy.

How I work

Design That’s Intentional, Clear, and Built for Growth

Clarity at every stage. Clear timelines, expectations, and updates.
Strategy before visuals. Every design decision supports your business goals.
Organized systems. Clean files, editable templates, and branded guidelines delivered every time.
Consistency you can scale. Your branding grows with you across platforms, listings, marketing, and social content.

By The Numbers

  • 14+ Years

    in marketing and design

  • $200M+

    in real estate transactions supported

  • 120+ Agents

    recruited through marketing campaigns

  • 3 Markets

    California, Texas, Colorado

  • 300+ Projects

    delivered on time and on brand

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The Process

What to Expect When We Work Together

  • You'll always know what's happening, what's next, and what I need from you. No disappearing acts, no vague timelines, no guessing games.

  • Before any design happens, we align on goals and strategy. This ensures every creative decision serves your business objectives.

  • From project intake to final delivery, everything is streamlined. You'll receive organized files, clear guidelines, and documentation that makes sense.

  • Whether it's your first project or your fiftieth, you'll get the same level of attention, strategic thinking, and polished execution.

  • Work with me through monthly retainers, one-time projects, VIP days, or hourly support. The studio scales to fit your needs.

What to Expect

A design studio that feels like a creative partner.

  • Thoughtful, strategic design

    Design is rooted in strategy, so every piece has a clear purpose — not just a pretty layout.

  • Calm, organized process

    From inquiry to final files, you’ll know what’s happening, what’s next, and what I need from you.

  • Consistency across everything

    Your brand will feel cohesive across decks, social, print, templates, and beyond.

  • Support that grows with you

    Whether you need a one-time project or ongoing support, the studio scales with your business.

Studio Values

What I Believe About Good Design

✦ Strategy Makes Creativity More Powerful
✦ Your Brand Should Feel Like You
✦ Simplicity Always Wins
✦ Consistency Is Your Competitive Advantage
✦ Good Design Should Make Business Easier

Built for Professionals Who Value Quality

You're a great fit if:

You're ready to show up professionally everywhere your clients see you.

Value my passion for getting the design right and not just done.

You want a creative partner who learns your business, not just executes orders.

You understand that strategic branding is an investment, not an expense.

You're a business owner, entrepreneur, or marketing team tired of inconsistent design.

This might not be the right fit if:

You need 24/7 availability and same-day turnaround on everything.

You want a designer who takes orders without strategic input.

You're looking for the cheapest option available.

You're not willing to invest in professional-quality marketing materials.

You don't have the capacity to provide content, review your deliverables, or provide feedback.

My clients include: real estate professionals, commercial brokers, property marketing teams, service-based businesses, creative entrepreneurs, and growing companies who need a consistent brand presence.

Ready to tell your story — beautifully and intentionally?

Whether you’re building from the ground up or refining what already exists, One-Story Studio is here to make your marketing feel more aligned, more elevated, and a lot less overwhelming.

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