a CREATIVE STUDIO
bringing brands
to life through strategic
and artful design.
ABOUT BRIGHTEN MADE
for the dreamers
for the dreamers
01rise up in your business
We believe we’re all created with unrivaled gifts to share with the world. That’s why it’s our mission to shine a light on what you bring to your customers — through our purposeful brand and web design approach. You’ll walk away with cohesive elements that shape a brand identity you can finally stand proudly behind, turn leads into customers, and start making those profit dreams a reality.
our mission
MEET
BRI
meet the founder
Hey there, I’m Briana (Bre-anne-uh!), but you can call me Bri. I’m a midwest native with California style who has always had an entrepreneurial spirit and a heart for design. After landing what I thought was my dream job, I quickly realized the corporate world wasn’t for me. That’s when I decided to pursue my passion and build the business of my dreams — Brighten Made.
After nearly 4 years as the sole employee of Brighten Made, I slowly began expanding my team to the group of ladies you see now. Together, we get to work with passionate business owners across the globe to breathe life into their brands — all from our hub in Des Moines, Iowa.
A few other things you should know about me? I’m passionate about home decor and even opened my own shop of custom and curated boho decor, Brighten Living. I’m a margarita enthusiast and OTF (Orange Theory Fitness) fangirl. I love all things rattan. If I weren’t a graphic designer, I’d be an interior designer. I live for tacos, warm and sunny days, exploring with my husband, Joe, and smothering my two dogs Pickles and Tito with love (because, let’s be real, they’re the cutest).
Your turn.
02.
MEET THE TEAM
working their magic behind the scenes to create the bright branding experience you deserve
LAUREN
PROJECT MANGER & COPYWRITER
An enneagram 1 who thrives on creating organization out of chaos, Lauren keeps the day-to-day at Brighten Made running as effortlessly as possible. When she’s not obsessing over project timelines, she’s collaborating with Brighten Made clients to help tell their unique stories through brand messaging and website copywriting. A big fan of Canadian tuxedos, home improvement projects and neck scarves, Lauren enjoys spending time outside of work with her husband, one-year-old son, and crazy goldendoodle.
RACHEL
senior DESIGNER
From KCMO, Rachel is doing #allthethings as it relates to client collateral and final files. She’s the ultimate plant mama who loves reading and has a mild obsession with reality TV, specifically The Bachelor. When Rachel isn’t designing for Brighten Made, she’s out exploring the city and keeping a running lists of local restaurants, coffee shops and creative businesses — yes, you can reach out to her for KC recommendations. And don’t worry, while she doesn’t have a dog yet, the whole Brighten Made squad (Pickles and Tito included) is working to convince her that she needs one.
ERICA
SENIOR DESIGNER
The queen of illustrations, Erica hails from Green Bay, Wisconsin — making her just a little passionate about Packer football. Erica currently resides in Minneapolis with her husband and (love of her life) Wilder — an adorable australian shepard, border collie, golden retriever mix. On the Brighten Made squad, she designs collateral and packaging, helps create cohesive brand identities, and did we mention does the cutest illustrations?
PICKLES AND TITO
OFFICE ASSISTANTS
These two know how to work their floofy cuteness in their favor. That’s a plus for them because they constantly break the rules — notoriously barking during office hours and interrupting meetings.
the SOUL of BRIGHTEN MADE
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AUTHENTIC AESTHETICS.
Branding should embody everything that makes you you — the way you dress, talk, and how you make people feel. We’re here to encourage you to lean into your truest self, so we can create a brand with authentic aesthetics that light up your soul, making it easier for you to stay golden + show up for your people.
CULTIVATING CREATIVITY.
We create space to cultivate creativity. We’re big believers in changing up the medium we work in — from watercolor to acrylic, and chasing different spaces (to the beach or a coffee shop, please!). These outlets make it a breeze to manifest magic, growing our skills and inspiring future work for lifestyle founders like you.
RADIATING GOOD VIBES.
Community is everything when running an online business. You better believe we have plenty of love for our circle of women who give us seriously supportive vibes. And all we ever want is to reflect those feelings to others. We’re genuinely passionate about creating in a way that makes your day brighter and better.
a golden collaboration
is on the horizon
Have a good feeling about this? We do, too. If you’re ready to light up your brand, keep a “leave the world better than you found it” kind of attitude, and wouldn’t pass up an invitation to grab tacos + margs in person, to that we say — it’s time to make magic together.