Strategic design for LIFESTYLE BRANDS BUILDING WITH SOUL.

WHAT WE DO

We close the gap between your vision & your visuals, crafting experiences that elevate your BUSINESS INTO A DEEPLY IMPACTFUL BRAND.

Close-up of white envelopes with embossed flower and window design and the word 'GOODTHIEF' on the surface.

Two coffee mugs on a plain surface with text overlay reading "Warmly curated with wonder."

Neon-style text that reads 'PRIME' on a black background.

A modern house with a metal roof and large windows, surrounded by a grassy yard with a stone pathway, set against a backdrop of trees in the evening.

A gray marble tray on a white bed holding a smartphone with a berry background and the text 'Your Results', a white mug of coffee, and an open magazine with a partially visible page.

Close-up of green, fuzzy, spiral-shaped plant or vegetable.

Group of five people walking down a wooden staircase on a sandy beach with rocks in the foreground and grassy dunes in the background, under a light purple sky.

A rocky shoreline with rocks and water in the background, displaying T-shirts and a cloth bag on the rocks, with scattered text and symbols related to Holy Cross Chaplaincy and Halifax.

A storefront with a glass door and window displaying the words 'BN's' and 'Benvenuto'. Inside, a hanging light and coffee station are visible. Next to the door, a sign reads 'Local Italian Deli & Grocer'. The bottom of the window shows the website '.com' and some decorative foliage partially covers the left side of the window.

A glass mug filled with dark coffee on a table, with white text saying "this is holy ground". Behind it, there is a brown paper bag of Holy Grounds coffee in front of a bright window.

White textured paper with embossed letters 'G' and a floral symbol.

The storefront of Gusto, a gluten-free goods shop, with a large window and door, potted plants outside, and inside wooden benches and hanging lights.

Flyer for BC Dietitians with the slogan, 'Skip the confusion about nutrition,' promoting connected, evidence-based nutrition guidance from registered dietitians.

A beige tote bag with the phrase 'Food is Fuel' and a graphic of a brain, resting on a wooden chair.

City street scene with pedestrians walking, buildings with American flags, and a person with gray hair and a red coat in the foreground.

A tall Christmas tree decorated with red and gold ornaments and lights, topped with a bright star, stands between high-rise buildings in a city, with a crowd gathered around.

From Business to Brand

HOW WE
DO IT

AT A GLANCE

STEP 01

DEVELOP YOUR STRATEGY

Purpose, Vision & Mission

Competitor Analysis

Personas Development

Positioning

Messaging

STEP 02

CRAFT YOUR LOOK

Logo System

Colour Palette

Typography

Creative Direction

Brand Photography

STEP 03

CONNECT YOU TO YOUR COMMUNITY

Social Media

Web Development

Packaging Design

Merch & Product Design

Email Marketing

BRAND DESIGN SERVICES

MARKETING SUPPORT

KIND WORDS

“In a world of AI-generated and generic design, Julia has a gift for bringing a truly human element to a brand. When we came to her, we had absolutely no idea how we would reflect our deeply relational and in-person ministry through digital mediums. Everything she delivered, from photography to fonts and colours, to strategy, felt so deeply like us. The work she did with us feels timeless, real, and beautiful— just as much art as it is branding.”

— JAMES, Director

“Relic was amazing to work with. Very easy to communicate ideas, and understanding the branding process. My brand is noticeable all around town and beyond, as well as online. The designs were amazing and easy to adapt to my social media.”

— SANDRA, OWNER

“Julia's work far exceeded my expectations. She listened to the ideas & concept I had for the business & then brought it to life with incredible attention to detail. The final aesthetic was creative, clean but detailed, and I've received nothing but rave reviews on the brand package she built for my business. You're in very good hands with Julia!”

— PAULA, Founder

A woman with long brown hair smiling, wearing a green sweater and blue jeans, sitting on a beige chair next to a brick fireplace in a room with white walls.

I’m Julia, the Founder of Relic

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With a decade of experience in entrepreneurship and design, I started Relic to help visionary leaders transform their small businesses into soulful brands that are strategically positioned, relevant, and deeply impactful.

Coming from a family of entrepreneurs, at the heart of my work is a desire to alleviate anxiety from business owners, offering community and genuine support for the founder that feels like they have to do it all (and still isn’t seeing results).

Fortunately for my clients, I am an unrelenting student of brand and business, borderline obsessed with using beauty and strategy to make entrepreneurs more successful.

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