Third Anchor Design Studio

04/05/2026

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Creative brand strategist specializing in clean beauty, wellness, and lifestyle brands. I help brands express their why through visual direction, brand identity, and content strategy. Based in Maryland. Available for consulting and creative partnerships.

30/04/2026

Can I tell you what sent me down a rabbit hole this week?

Three times in one day, I tapped the wrong app because I saw orange and moved too fast. So I actually stopped and looked at my home screen, six orange app icons. Shopping, tech, sports, health, literature. All orange. All different.

I get why it happens. Orange reads as energy, enthusiasm, warmth. It's a shortcut to engagement. But when every brand is using the same shortcut, nobody stands out anymore. You blend in.

And I kept thinking this isn't just a branding thing. Look at the way we dress right now. Look at what AI-generated sites and brands look like. When everything pulls from the same source, everything starts to feel like a copy of a copy.

I wrote about all of it in the new Past Frwd post, what orange app icons have to do with creativity, originality, and what we lose when efficiency becomes the only goal.

Link below if you want to read. I'd like to know if you're seeing this as well.

18/02/2026

A lot of brands don’t need a refresh.
They need focus.

Lather wasn’t built around trends or over-design.
It’s usually because the direction was skipped at the beginning, or what it protects, and what it doesn’t try to be.

When a brand feels inconsistent or hard to explain,
it’s usually because direction was skipped at the beginning.

This is the work that gives a brand longevity
before more visuals are added.

11/02/2026

Refund Solutions operates in a space that’s layered, technical, and trust-based.

The issue wasn’t design.
It was clarity.

When people don’t understand what you do quickly,
they hesitate,even if the service is valuable.

The work focused on simplifying the message,
building credibility, and removing confusion before ex*****on.

This is how trust is created
They hesitate—even if the service is valuable.




building credibility and removing confusion before ex*****on.

05/02/2026

Many founders don’t need a designer yet.
They need answers.

What is this product, really?
What comes first?
What shouldn’t be built yet?

Jour De Triche didn’t start with visuals.
It started by removing confusion.

If your idea feels strong but scattered, that’s usually the moment before money gets wasted.

This is the work I do before design.

07/07/2025

While mobile is the default, your desktop experience is still your brand’s digital storefront.

It’s where new customers go to judge if your business is polished, legitimate, and worth trusting.

For Rose Transportation, I created a clean, professional desktop layout that:

✨ Builds brand trust
✨ Reduces booking friction
✨ Scales beautifully across screens

Take a peek at the live desktop prototype and imagine what your next-level design could look like.

Ready to upgrade your digital presence?

Let’s craft a desktop and mobile experience that wins trust and drives action.

🔗 Book your UX Consult: https://calendly.com/thirdanchordesigns/30min
🔗 See more of my work : www.thirdanchordesign.com
🔗 View the desktop prototype: https://lnkd.in/e5F24ESa

15/05/2025

✨ Between the Bells ✨
If you can’t find artwork that represents your little — create it.

If you’ve followed my blog pastfrwd, then you already know I’ve been experimenting with AI art for a while now. This time, that creativity turned into something a little more personal: artwork for my daughter’s spaces.

While curating her space, I realized how hard it was to find art that reflected *her* — her curls, her joy, her everyday magic. So I created it. And now, I’m sharing it with other families looking for something just as special.

This piece, “Between the Bells,”is part of a 3-piece bundle and a 5-part series. Swipe to see more from the collection, and download your favorite to hang in your own home.

🖼️ Link: https://nakiareine.gumroad.com/
👧🏾 Created with love and intention
🎨 AI meets motherhood

11/11/2024

With 2024 approaching, is your website ready for a fresh start? Let’s clean up, restructure, and create a digital space that reflects your brand’s future! Now’s the time to book your consultation.

08/11/2024

I am excited to share something new! Non-profits, we're giving back with a free website audit + consultation or a full rebrand—designed just for you. Apply now and let's level up your digital presence in time for the new year! Linked below

Non-profit Application.
https://www.thirdanchordesign.com/

02/09/2024

Big news! Jour de Triche is officially launched! 🎉 Head over to the Figma file to see it in action and explore the final design. This project was part of my Google certification program, a reminder that there’s always more to learn, no matter how much you know.

I’m thrilled to share this journey with you all and can’t wait for you to experience Jour de Triche. Thank you for your support! 🌟