Gray Creative Studio

10/07/2026

I want to help you make sure your graphics are STUNNING and EFFECTIVE! I pride myself on being a designer who cares about making things look great and while also actually working for your business.

Swipe through to see a collection of design rules I see broken on a daily basis and how you can fix them. Do you spot any rules you’ve broken before? Save this post so you can come back and let it help you the next time you’re creating your graphics.

Have any questions? Comment or DM me! If you found this helpful, please let me know and I’ll make another round up!

08/11/2026

I'm currently booking for August & September (and October if you want to get ahead of things!)

Here are just a handful of things I can help you with:
✨ Visual Branding
✨ Website Design or Refreshes
✨ Pitch Decks
✨ Email Design
✨ Social Media Graphics
✨ Event Materials
✨ Merch Design

DM me or fill out the form here https://graycreativestudio.com/contact/ so we can chat about how I can help support your branding, graphic design, or website needs!

Let's work together! Get in touch. Looking for more information on services or ready to get started? Fill out the form below and I'll get back to you within 48 hours. Please include as many project details as possible and whether you are a new or established business. Name Email Address Business Nam...

08/05/2026

Nothing more chic that women supporting women, creativity just for the sake of it, and taking care of yourself 💖

07/28/2026

I'm officially launching an email newsletter and I want to hear from you on how what would be most beneficial or intesting!

What would you most like to see included?
⭐️ web or design tips and tricks
⭐️ behind the scenes content
⭐️ stories about my life & business
⭐️ the latest news in the web and design world
⭐️ motivation and support as an entrepreneur or woman-in-business
⭐️ perhaps just a weekly photo update of my dog!

Let me know in the comments if any of these topics resonate with you or if there's something else that would be helpful!

And don't forget to join the list here: https://graycreativestudio.kit.com/emailoptin
(heads up, there's a double opt-in so make sure to check your email to confirm you sign up!)

07/23/2026

Dr. Regina Biddings-Muro, President and CEO of Own Your Crown, was referred to me when she was looking for help creating a website from the ground up, including strategic consulting, to launch her high-impact leadership communication and coaching business.

We worked together to create a website that:
👑 Highlights her 40 years of leadership and communication expertise across a variety of industries. I’m not kidding, this woman has worked in broadcast journalism, the steel industry, natural gas, and higher education! 💪
👑 Speaks to her ideal clients (founders, new C-suite executives, legacy CEOs, and emerging leaders) with a focus on their pain points, the services that will best help them, and giving them confidence in her experience and skills.
👑 Features her focus and passion for community and mentoring the next generation of young leaders!
👑 Meets her business goals through blending strategy and her brand identity. As a coach, SHE is her business and we needed to make sure her personality came through across the site.
👑 Is built to seamlessly grow with her post launch. This meant thinking through not just what she needs now but where she sees herself and her business in 6 months, 1 year, 3 years and how can we set up her site to be ready to go with her on that journey!

Swipe through to see the completed site and read what Regina had to say after the project wrapped.

Ready to have a website that is both strategic and stunning? I’m ready to help you!

07/17/2026

Emails from Squarespace about *aggressive* price hikes have you feeling the urge to run? I totally understand! Before you take off, let’s go through some things to know because it’s not quite as simple as just “leaving and going somewhere else”

1) Leaving will cost you money, and possible a substantial amount of money. You’ve gotta decide if that cost is worth it!
2) You can’t just copy and paste your entire Squarespace website into a new platform. It’ll take some time, energy, and cost to rebuild elsewhere.
3) Your links might break and if so, you’ll need to do some work to redirect them. 5 page site, no biggie. Tons of blog posts, products, or photo galleries…that’s a big undertaking.
4) There will be downtime on your site. It might not be long but if you’re about to launch a new service offering or be a keynote speaker at an event, you need to time it right.
5) Not all platforms/web builders are created equal or right for your business.
6) BONUS: Your SEO will likely be affected, it might be significant or it might be a small blip but it will be affected.

Ultimately, it’s your business and your money to decide what’s right for you. I just want you to be able to make an informed decision. Thanks for watching, I know it’s a long one! 🤪

Comment with any questions you have!

05/05/2026

Grab your paper and pencil, it's time for a pop quiz! 🤓 Can you guess the business based on the brand icon? Swipe through to take the quiz. Here's it works:
There are 5 businesses + icons. You'll see all the icons and the 3 options it could be (A, B, or C) first. Swipe through all 5 to make your guesses and then swipe through to see the answers and the name of the business for all 5!

Don't stress, there are no grades on this quiz. Everyone gets credit just for taking it. 😏 Share your results in the comments!

A little peek behind the curtain on my approach to icons (I usually refer to them as submarks).
👉🏻 They are designed to be used when space is a premium such as your social profile photo, as stickers for your brand, or to support the usage of your primary logo.
👉🏻 They shouldn't be too on the nose — like a hanger for a clothing boutique or a knife and fork for a restaurant.
👉🏻 They should be unique to your brand and fit well within your brand identity family.
👉🏻 They should be easily identifiable at scale and stand out from others in your industry.
👉🏻 They are a great opportunity to show off some personality! Maybe it's a character or helps tell the story of your brand.

03/24/2026

Figured it was time for an updated intro 👉🏻 Welcome to Gray Creative Studio and meet the face behind the designs, Taryn! Swipe through to learn more about me, what I do, some of my favorite things, and more!

Do we have any of the same favorite things? Let me know in the comments so we can yap about it. My elementary school report card did say "Taryn is a great student but she talks A LOT!" so you've officially been warned that I might not shut up once I get started! 🤪

Thanks for being here, I appreciate you all! PS: cute dog alert on slide 3 😍

03/11/2026

Nothing quite like the feeling of coming across a stunning color palette in the wild! Pulled from gorgeous Spanish tiles in front of my local library, this palette is a perfect mix of earthy and grounded while maintaining it's vibrant richness. It conveys warmth, stability, authenticity, and comfort.

What do you think 👉🏻 "Love it. Obsessed. I need it in my life." or is this palette a pass for you?

03/08/2026

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY! ✨🫶🏻

As a woman-owned business specializing in working with woman-owned businesses (seriously, at least 75% of my clients over 12 years have been owned or co-founded by women!), I always want to uplift, support, and encourage other woman-owned businesses. So let's use the comment section to do just that!
👉🏻 Tag your favorite woman-owned businesses and let them know that you're rooting for them!

Let's help women achieve their goals and make their wildest dreams come try. A rising tide lifts all ships. Make rooting for women your entire personality. Support, celebrate, fight for, empower, encourage, listen to, and love women today and every day. ⚡️