Welcome — you’re in the studio
This is a space for thoughtful, slightly unconventional ideas.
I work with small businesses, creatives,
and community‑minded brands who want clarity without rigidity,
and personality without noise.
Whether you’re here for visual design support or
something tangible to anchor your space, you’re welcome to explore at your own pace.
Ways we can
work together
Brand & Visual Design
Collaborative branding and visual design for people who have ideas — just not always the words yet. We focus on clarity, consistency, and visuals that feel calm to live inside.
Focused Design Sessions
Short, contained design sprints to untangle thoughts, decide directions, and move forward without overwhelm. Ideal if you need momentum and clear next steps
The Shop
Wearable art, prints, and textiles designed to be expressive, grounding, and lived with. These are studio pieces — not trends.
What it’s like to work together
This is a calm, collaborative process.
You don’t need perfectly formed ideas. You don’t need the “right” brand language. We work slowly enough to get it right, and clearly enough that you always know what’s happening next.
This studio is intentionally inclusive and works particularly well for neurodivergent and values‑driven clients.
Hi, I’m Gillian
I’m the designer behind Anchors & Lipsticks.
I work visually and intuitively, with a strong focus on clarity, structure, and emotional fit. My background spans branding, illustration, and custom design — and I care deeply about creating work that feels safe, expressive, and sustainable for the people using it.
This studio is a welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ folks, neurodivergent brains, and anyone tired of squeezing themselves into boxes.