Erin James Design: Graphic designer · Web Designer · Brand Designer

For the Bold

Strategic Graphic Design, Branding & Web Design for Experience-Driven Service Businesses — based in Bellingham, WA and helping businesses stand out in the Pacific Northwest.

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FOR THE BOLD ☠

FOR THE BOLD ☠

Quality Graphic and Web Design in the P.N.W.

Yo! I’m Erin. I’m a designer based in Bellingham, WA, crafting high-impact brands for businesses across the Pacific Northwest. I build custom visual identities, websites, and graphics with a focus on clarity, craft, and storytelling. My work leans toward thoughtful, bold, and unconventional design rather than fleeting trends. I’m not here to give you a template; I’m here to build a brand that ages well and stands out in a crowded market.

FOR THE BOLD ☠

FOR THE BOLD ☠

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Large red X mark on black background

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Partners

[Branding, Web Design, Graphic Design]

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Ardor Salon

[Web Design]

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Eagle-Eye

Aerial Solutions

[Branding, Web Design, Graphic Design]

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TM Anderson Law Firm

Red and black stylized graphic of a bird, possibly a raven or crow, against a red circular background.
Abstract illustration of a crow or raven wearing a crown, with an X over its eye. The bird is emitting sound waves or lightning bolts from its open beak, on a dark background.

Services

Graphic Design

Brand-strengthening visuals for print, digital, and physical: campaigns, posters, promos, print ads, brochures, sales materials, business cards, stationery, signage, environmental graphics, merchandise, and social media.

Branding & Strategy

Strategic brand systems that boost confidence and enable growth. Brand positioning, audience & competitor research, Messaging & tone, Logo & identity, Typography & color systems, Brand guidelines

Web Design & UX

Custom websites that showcase your brand and perform. Strategy & sitemap, UX wireframes, custom design, Squarespace build, responsive layout, basic SEO, sharper copy, ongoing updates & support.

Ongoing Support

Ongoing creative support that keeps your brand polished, visible, and effective. Marketing design, SEO and GEO, website maintenance, content updates, campaign assets, and everyday design needs.

Branding & Strategy

Strategic brand systems that boost confidence and enable growth. Brand positioning, audience & competitor research, Messaging & tone, Logo & identity, Typography & color systems, Brand guidelines

Web Design & UX

Custom websites that showcase your brand and perform. Strategy & sitemap, UX wireframes, custom design, Squarespace build, responsive layout, basic SEO, sharper copy, ongoing updates & support.

Graphic Design

Brand-strengthening visuals for print, digital, and physical: campaigns, posters, promos, print ads, brochures, sales materials, business cards, stationery, signage, environmental graphics, merchandise, and social media.

Illustration

Original artwork that gives your brand or project personality, depth, and uniqueness. Brand illustration systems, editorial illustrations, album and poster art, apparel graphics, hand lettering, mascots.

Word on the Street

  • ★★★★★

    Erin is an amazing designer and was wonderful to collaborate with as we rebranded Pride in Bellingham this year! — I will be using Erin for future projects and events!

    – Michelle Harmeier

    Bellingham Queer Collective

  • ★★★★★

    "We found that Erin was conscientious and engaged from the beginning of our communication, at each step of the way and all the way through to the completion of the project. His proposal for the timeline and product delivery was clear, and he responded quickly as the pieces were developed with the Mindport team. We found that communicating our preferences for the image development was smooth and produced results in line with the overall appearance we were aiming for."

    — Margot Stroop

    Mindport Creative Director

  • ★★★★★

    "Erin James Design was able to create business cards for me , exactly how I had envisioned them! They’re beautiful. This business is very professional, and I absolutely recommend his work."

    — Claire Taylor

    Nevermore Crafts

  • ★★★★★

    Great artist and person. Listens to detail requests, does their research, timely, and the end result is always great. Using Erin James Design for a third project already! Recommend 10/10

    – Megan Gattis

    Salt of the Earth Massage

  • ★★★★★

    We've been recommended to contact Erin to make the album art for our last music release. After seeing what he did on his site and listening to his music band, we've been convinced. He took care to asked us what we had in mind to specify and find where to go in a kind, natural and efficient way. As musicians, It was reassuring to know that he's also one and he understand what we need. Finally, he just took our ideas/expectations and make them real, sublimating them in the process. Erin is cool, and serious, and his work rocks, so we can do nothing but recommend him!

    — Rémi Lestelle

    Sons of Nowhere, Bordeaux, France

  • ★★★★★

    "We just started our business and wanted a website that was both easy to navigate appealing to the eye, he nailed it. Beyond our expectations. Great communication. Time and cost effective. Erin went above and beyond to bring our dream to life. We love our website and branding. Highly recommend Erin! Great artist and super great guy. Thanks again Erin!!"

    — Angela Jones

    Dutchies Ice Cream Boat

  • ★★★★★

    "Erin was great! Great communication through the whole process. Was able to envision exactly what I needed and the final product was awesome. I would highly recommend anyone to Erin James Design."

    — Caleb Posey

    Sound to Mountain Home Inspection

  • ★★★★★

    "Erin's expertise, creativity, and dedication exceeded my expectations, and I couldn't be happier with the results — I wholeheartedly recommend Erin to anyone looking for a talented and dedicated professional to bring their vision to life."

    —Angie Norby

    Ardor Salon

  • ★★★★★

    "It was a pleasure working with Erin. He was able to take the idea for my project and translate it into visual reality. Feedback was expertly handled, to arrive at a design that is on-brand and perfectly dialed for my upcoming promotion. Thank you!"

    — Josh Parrish

    Cascade Bicycle Tours | Washington Endurance Series

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Black and white illustration of a fierce big cat, likely a tiger, with its head lowered and mouth open, revealing sharp teeth, and large wings extending from its back.

A reliable process that produces outcomes, not surprises.

I’ve run this enough times to know what gets results and what wastes time. Every step is there for a reason—less back-and-forth, fewer surprises, better outcomes. From the first call to launch, you’ll know exactly what’s happening and what’s next.

01

Discovery

Defining the core mission and identifying the target audience through strategic interrogation.

02

Strategy

We align on direction, set clear goals, and share a vision. For redesigns, we confirm the right problem and apply strategic, thoughtful solutions.

03

Design

Executing high-fidelity concepts that boldly break boundaries while maintaining meticulous precision and thoughtful intent.

04

Refine

Your feedback guides the work. We repeat what works and fix what doesn't until everyone is excited with the results.

05

Launch

I stay through implementation and track what matters. Each project teaches us something that improves the next one.

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GRAPHIC DESIGN · WEB DESIGN · ILLUSTRATION

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DESIGN BASED IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST · BELLINGHAM, WA · SEATTLE, WA · PORTLAND, OR · VANCOUVER B.C.

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DESIGN BASED IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST · BELLINGHAM, WA · SEATTLE, WA · PORTLAND, OR · VANCOUVER B.C. ·