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Somos Studios Conceptualizing Soul-Infused Narratives With Intentionally Designed Visual Experiences

A moment with the .bridal tote bags. We wanted to create something that felt like a keepsake from their bridal appointme...
02/10/2026

A moment with the .bridal tote bags. We wanted to create something that felt like a keepsake from their bridal appointments, something that could intertwine with everyday life. We had created tote bags in the past, but it was time to update them to a custom piece. Love how they turned out. I take mine everywhere. šŸ•Šļø

A new moment for Rosalie.Chloe opened Rosalie in 2022 with a really clear idea of what bridal could feel like in Iowa. S...
01/23/2026

A new moment for Rosalie.

Chloe opened Rosalie in 2022 with a really clear idea of what bridal could feel like in Iowa. Slower. More personal. No rushing. No pressure. Just space to be present in a moment that actually matters. Obviously, I was drawn to that immediately.

We didn’t start working together until 2023. At first, it was small. A DM from me saying, hey, I genuinely believe in what you’re building and I think I can help you show it visually. We started with social templates that felt more editorial, then moved into printed pieces, more graphics, and eventually the website. But if I’m being honest, from the very beginning, I knew I wanted to build her brand in a bigger way.

Rosalie had reached that in-between place. The foundation was there, but the brand needed to grow alongside the business, the years of intention Chloe had poured into it, and the new space that’s about to open. It needed to feel more refined, more considered, and more like her.

From the start of the rebrand, we kept coming back to the same idea. Approachable luxury. Nothing stiff or overdone. Every detail designed with care, thinking about the full experience, not just how it looks on a screen.

I love what Chloe and I created together. To me, it feels like a true reflection of her, and of everything she’s spent years building, finally represented in the way she’s always seen it.

Hello, friends!
My name is Maggie, and I’m the owner of Somos Studios. I’m not the best at consistently sharing what’s g...
01/07/2026

Hello, friends!

My name is Maggie, and I’m the owner of Somos Studios. I’m not the best at consistently sharing what’s going on behind the scenes or who’s actually behind Somos, hence the reintroduction post the first week of January every year.

In October, Somos turned five. I was deep in client work and almost let it pass by. Five years of something I took a chance on. My biggest dream, and the most meaningful lesson of my life so far.

Design and business have always lived side by side for me. I studied design in college, then went on to teach at that same college. It has always been at the center of what I do. Pairing that foundation with a genuine desire to help businesses grow is what led me here, and I’m grateful knowing I’m exactly where I’m meant to be.

I’ll never have the right words to thank the people who trust me with their projects. Getting to work in a world where design is always front and center is something I don’t take lightly.

Going into year five, I promised myself I’d give Somos the same care and intention I give my clients. That meant slowing down and focusing on the messaging, strategy, imagery, and offerings. Something I’ve thought about for years but hadn’t fully given space to.

In December, I walked myself through the process as if I were my own client. I brought on .ella for brand imagery, refined the tone, added a portfolio page, and introduced creative consulting. I love answering questions, and even more that no question is off limits here. For the first time in a long time, it feels complete.

If now isn’t the season for a project, or you’re here because design resonates with you, I’m really grateful you’re here.

—

Swipe to the end to see me five years ago getting ready to leave my job and start Somos. I had to scroll back to find the video but vaguely remember taking it.

Two things I’m glad for while watching it:
1. I trusted myself enough to believe I could make it work.
2. Winged eyeliner is not for me šŸ˜‚

A pure taste of the season just as nature intended. šŸ
11/26/2025

A pure taste of the season just as nature intended. šŸ

From our brand identity project with artist  We built an identity that feels structured and intentional, giving her artw...
11/07/2025

From our brand identity project with artist We built an identity that feels structured and intentional, giving her artwork space to breathe. The foundation is a minimal black and white palette that shifts with the tones of her work. She expresses emotion through color, and we help her speak it visually.

Notes for the .bridal fashion show last Spring. Digital printing and blind embossing done fully in-house. šŸ•Šļø
09/23/2025

Notes for the .bridal fashion show last Spring. Digital printing and blind embossing done fully in-house. šŸ•Šļø

A little over a year ago, Krysta from .studio came to us with an idea: a wellness cabin. A retreat-style space centered ...
08/11/2025

A little over a year ago, Krysta from .studio came to us with an idea: a wellness cabin. A retreat-style space centered around wellbeing. Something completely unique to the area, designed as a place for people to escape.

We had worked together before to bring Cryo to life, and she was ready to build something new. Together, we brought Elm & Hearth into being, with a focus on how it would feel. A space to rest, to ground yourself, and to connect with the world around you.

Follow along at for updates as it all comes to life.

Business cards for  —part of the custom collateral we designed and printed in-house for her brand shoot.šŸ•ŠļøPrinted with o...
05/09/2025

Business cards for —part of the custom collateral we designed and printed in-house for her brand shoot.šŸ•Šļø

Printed with our KSF3 on duplexed savoy natural white paper.

Brand identity for THAth - To Have & To Hold by
04/14/2025

Brand identity for THAth - To Have & To Hold by

Brand identity for  šŸ’«
04/02/2025

Brand identity for šŸ’«

Printing has become a big part of Somos these past few years. With a foil press and new white toner printer in the studi...
03/27/2025

Printing has become a big part of Somos these past few years. With a foil press and new white toner printer in the studio (RIP to our OG printer), this year feels more complete than ever.

Working with .co to bring her world into print was a dream—custom stationery, journals, matchbooks, folios, candle labels, rubber stamps... everything she needed to make her brand something you can hold. (Not all pictured because I got busy packing it all up lol.)

Almost everything was printed on Savoy Natural White in 184 # and 118 #—a favorite around here for good reason.

If printing’s been on your mind, I’d love to hear what you’re thinking and how we can bring it to life.šŸ•Šļø

Another year in Somos-1. My newest edition from  I don’t collect much (I’m trying to get into vintage stamp collecting) ...
01/10/2025

Another year in Somos-

1. My newest edition from I don’t collect much (I’m trying to get into vintage stamp collecting) but these books are the one things I always try to stay up on. (A little about me)

2. I recently added a hot foil press to the studio, so a lot of practicing has been going on. The print side of Somos grew last year, something I’m really proud of. I haven’t done much marketing on it, it’s been mostly word of mouth so far. This year I want to put more effort into showcasing what we do with paper.

3. Somos has officially been in a studio space for two full years! When I started Somos, I dreamed of curating a ā€œworldā€ where clients could experience the brand from my perspective. Having a space where they can come, talk through ideas, and feel at ease—woo, it’s a dream come true.

4. The last curated shoot of the year with .ella & Curated photoshoots became another service that grew last year. Working with my clients to craft not only their brand identity but the overall feeling through imagery has been beyond fun.

5. Being a part of the journey with clients. Once you’re with Somos-we’re riding. The best outcome is success so we spread the word. If we work together I really believe in your and your vision.

6. One of my favorite pieces in the studio is a collection of brands and goods gathered in everyday life—some from friends, some from clients, and some from my own discoveries. It’s a little visual diary that reminds me of the connections and creativity that inspire my work.

7. This year we went deep into manufacturing. A lot of our clients want to expand into products and we want to help them get there. Plus- then we get to practice product photogrpahy.

All that being said, I’m really, really, grateful. Also very excited for 2025 and all it has to bring. Thank you for following along.

x Maggie

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