Strategic branding and web design for soul-led entrepreneurs

I help you create a brand that feels aligned and intentional

— built for where you’re headed.

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Emmalou Designer · Dreamer · Guide

I’m the heart behind Runaway Studio — a brand designer and storyteller helping soul-led entrepreneurs build brands that feel like home. I believe in design that’s rooted in meaning, made with intention, and aligned with where you’re going.

Trained at SCAD and now living life on the road with my little family, I blend creative strategy with heart-led storytelling to bring brands to life — visually, vocally, and emotionally.


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Rooted in story. Built for alignment.

Your brand isn’t just what people see — it’s what they feel. At Runaway Studio, I offer intentional design services that blend strategy, storytelling, and visual clarity to help you build a brand that feels like you. Whether you’re just beginning or evolving something meaningful, there’s a path here for you.

  • More than visuals — we’ll craft a brand that speaks, feels, and grows with you

  • Design that tells your story before they even open the box.

  • A digital home that feels like you — clear, intuitive, and rooted in story.

  • One brand. One vision. Every piece rooted in who you are.

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Every project begins with a vision — and unfolds into something that reflects the heart behind it. These are just a few of the stories I’ve helped bring to life through intentional branding, packaging, and web design. Each one is as unique as the person behind it — and built with clarity, care, and connection.

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Haze Iced Tea

A premium iced tea brand rooted in early morning stillness and standout shelf presence.

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The Root Cellar

A bold, fresh take on southern farm-to-table — rebranding from the roots up.

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