StrategY & design for BRANDS BUILDING WITH SOUL.

WHAT WE DO

We close the gap between your vision and your visuals & build brand worlds people want to live in.

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.
Coffee cups with 'BN'S' logo being filled from espresso machine
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.

From Business to Brand

KIND WORDS

  • James, Commonplace

    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.

  • Sandra, Bella Nonna's

    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.

  • Paula, Gusto

    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!

  • Amy, BC Dietitians

    Working together was a great experience from start to finish. I really appreciated the collaborative approach and the commitment to meeting our delivery deadlines. I loved receiving multiple logo variations, which has been incredibly helpful for using the brand across different documents and layouts. This project played a key role in supporting our website redesign. The thoughtful use of color and font choices made everything feel more cohesive and intentional, and the updated branding has given the business a much more polished and consistent look overall.

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Hint: There is no easy answer to that question.

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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, culturally 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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Transform your business into a brand with soul.

After filling out this form, we’ll reach out to set up a Discovery Call where you can tell us more about your vision & goals.