https://www.liisastudio.com/home daily 1.0 2025-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/1616707765506-LT75GMI9Y6WOARD3S9NX/Emily%2BMakarainen_wide.jpg Home - Emily has over ten years experience helping brands reach their potential through print and digital design. Emily started her career at the world renowned Pentagram Design in Manhattan working alongside clients like Rockefeller Center and Hudson Yards, and is now based in Westport, CT. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/183224e5-8def-4e92-b183-627b2d853a15/LiisaStudio_Short_Vanna.jpg Home VANNA — Art Direction, Collateral, Brand Guidelines, Packaging https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/20ca31e5-27be-492c-b9fd-6b26a68445ff/LiisaStudio_Tall_OmakaseUmi.jpg Home OMAKASE UMI — Branding, Art Direction, Collateral, Packaging https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/e57333d0-1875-4077-b4be-81384864d1ca/LiisaStudio_Tall_Merite.jpg Home MERITE — Branding, Art Direction, Collateral, Packaging https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/afee2ee3-3fb5-4153-80b0-f6d4e55e1634/rhg_gold_logos.png Home RETAIL HERITAGE GROUP — Branding, Collateral https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/1d495bc7-68c7-434a-afaa-acce18a3969d/LiisaStudio_Tall_Lenswood.jpg Home LENSWOOD — Branding, Art Direction, Packaging https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/816e6230-de68-4ba3-8471-af29360fff64/MGA_Business+Card-4.png Home MARY GUIDO ATELIER — Branding, Art Direction, Collateral https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/f491186b-efd1-4c5d-afa9-043f4d4f75d2/DSC09707.jpg Home 1 HOTELS – Packaging https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/69bc8469-679f-47a0-8902-1ccbc1ebca22/LiisaStudio_Short_TheModern.gif Home THE MODERN — Art Direction, Watercolor, Animation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/9eb06557-cf42-4191-8f64-fdae44fe3017/Deluca+Restaurant+Group_Home.png Home DELUCA RESTAURANT GROUP — Branding, Collateral, Website https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/48c26891-c158-4a2f-8bcf-8ea226accf99/LiisaStudio_Short_Logos.gif Home LOGOS — Various Logos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/bfc161d7-652f-43dd-ac90-31baa045c373/LiisaStudio_Tall_WickedElixirs.jpg Home WICKED ELIXIRS — Branding, Art Direction, Packaging https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/ae3e78cf-26df-49b5-92ae-d67a6d3423c7/LiisaStudio_Short_Artisane.jpg Home ARTISANE — Branding, Art Direction, Collateral, Packaging https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/60d61a71-4877-4f1f-a705-90ba8bdbae02/NOA+Hat.png Home NORTH OF ALPINE — Branding, Art Direction, Collateral https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/2fa449be-0986-4b5a-b2a2-c4325b9ea6e4/McCourtParnters_Homepage.png Home MCCOURT PARTNERS — Branding, Collateral https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/cd212146-ae96-4e5d-a3ae-56f5957d19ee/LiisaStudio_Short_Wedding.jpg Home WEDDINGS — Calligraphy, Illustration, Suites https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/05283450-8bdb-49a5-83c2-c36cea2664e7/LiisaStudio_Food_Logos.gif Home RESTAURANT LOGOS — Various Logos, Naming, Menu Design https://www.liisastudio.com/contact daily 0.75 2021-07-19 https://www.liisastudio.com/merite-bakeshop daily 0.75 2025-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/1617318770618-1XHKJ7HWLD9V8Y3ATFDF/CRAVE-VisionkitStudio-ValentinesPromo-Merite-927-Jan27-2021.jpeg Mérité Bakeshop - Lincoln Carson is a 2020 James Beard Award Nominee for best pastry chef in America and has worked in internationally-acclaimed restaurants. The logo is a modern take on the hand-painted Parisian patisserie storefronts; Mérité’s identity uses both condensed and extended letterforms to create a bold mark, which is reflected in its flexible ‘M’ package design system. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/1617319358932-7KK1Z2A3CDF2U3OMTNV9/LiisaStudio_Merite_1.jpg Mérité Bakeshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/1617318660990-2YENZ4X7HDI6L6H395IH/pastrysleeve.jpg Mérité Bakeshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/1617318856116-U4PIYK12P72P6B6ZFFYB/Signage+Merite.jpg Mérité Bakeshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/1617319490470-UHV4YTWDNE0EQQVGKBA2/multi-paper-bags.jpg Mérité Bakeshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/1617319414517-MJN7O4YYYXQI6KFAN712/CRAVE-VisionkitStudio-Merite-Smores-128-Nov2020.jpg Mérité Bakeshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/1617318889403-H3QLGFBBFG4OWRJFXQNY/138343222_415765686361651_7957643903662545577_n.jpg Mérité Bakeshop https://www.liisastudio.com/weddings daily 0.75 2025-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/1617748295679-1F34HJUDKRQ61IB4D03G/LiisaStudio_Wedding_1.jpg Weddings - Weddings suites can be so fun to create, the possibilities are endless. These suites have custom calligraphy, monograms, illustrations, watercolors, and wax seals inspired by the couple and their wedding day style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/7854fb82-101d-4164-b2b8-8c5890646afc/EmilyMakarainen_Wedding5.jpg Weddings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/050f68b9-1baa-4e1b-8472-1f2072e26471/aj.highlights147.jpg Weddings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/6258ae64-6b4a-4c86-beb5-8cbf5f36e4b8/Rachel+and+Chris+Stamps.jpg Weddings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/ea20a6e3-9373-41af-ae33-5301054574a4/aj.friends.ceremony-54.jpg Weddings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/106baac5-9f4a-4625-9fef-f211b8579d78/Emily_Makarainen_AJ_banner1.jpg Weddings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/7a03555e-660e-43be-8720-7e03d0b91ada/EmilyMakarainen_Wedding1.jpg Weddings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/0f931ab7-7fde-45e2-8ce0-5daf89ed453c/Rachel+and+Chris.jpg Weddings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/0867e83c-0fe2-48d7-802c-191d7d618299/Emily_Makarainen_AJ_2.jpg Weddings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/a6d35b6f-43bf-418e-a65a-c624563a9f94/Emily_Makarainen_AJ_4.jpg Weddings https://www.liisastudio.com/lenswood-wines daily 0.75 2025-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/1619657880124-LCZOQOFJHIKY8QNW73ES/01_wine_single_fin01.RGB_color_Crop.jpg Lenswood Wines - We created a strong brand mark that lives on a textured, custom label drawn after the Adelaide Hills that surround the winery. The identity is upscale but approachable to portray the family values and hand-crafted nature of their work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/8c354a03-acf4-45ab-9606-83da1ca1a0d5/01_wine_group.RGB_color.0000.jpg Lenswood Wines https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/0cb4ba49-912f-426c-aa15-bac8f9e45299/01_wine_label_fin01.RGB_color.0000.jpg Lenswood Wines https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/695b045e-0e4e-4bd9-88b2-215013cafa17/01_wine_single_fin01.RGB_color.jpg Lenswood Wines https://www.liisastudio.com/omakase-umi daily 0.75 2025-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/1617399764172-1SS71MXQ30IU3NNZFNI6/LiisaStudio_Umi_2.jpg Omakase Umi - The Omakase branding contrasts a hand-drawn sumi-e brush inspired mark with delicate patterns that are reminiscent of the sea—or umi, in Japanese. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/6d0ca475-6ffc-4bfc-9d2d-7e74f7fa36d1/LiisaStudio_Umi_1.jpg Omakase Umi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/ec4f322b-8ff9-4593-8f88-fae9ca46110f/LiisaStudio_Umi_4.jpg Omakase Umi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/2a4ede32-cb50-480b-aed6-8518a482cae8/LiisaStudio_Umi_3b.jpg Omakase Umi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/9f210041-c008-4c78-ab2a-ab629f6bcf6e/LiisaStudio_Umi_5.jpg Omakase Umi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/67b34dd8-ef77-48c7-a65d-294d1075ba79/LiisaStudio_Umi_6.jpg Omakase Umi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/69481171-b863-402c-9abb-635f2887b8f6/CRAVE-VisionKitStudio-OmakaseUmi-Nigiri-110-Nov2020-small.jpg Omakase Umi https://www.liisastudio.com/vanna daily 0.75 2025-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/1617400223026-UV1X1KIVXGWCSECGTAQ4/LiisaStudio_Vanna_1.png Vanna - We created an identity system to complement the unique nature of each piece while still feeling organic with a feminine touch. The packaging is meant to be reused, and was carefully crafted to make a complete shape and graphic when multiple pieces are collected. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/386f9ce2-dfe6-44fa-ba71-9df45d057b10/LiisaStudio_Vanna_6.jpg Vanna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/cf0c75b8-40d5-4baf-818b-c1787e919386/LiisaStudio_Vanna_1.jpg Vanna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/bdbabed7-e648-41a5-a16b-e2fc2faf561d/LiisaStudio_Vanna_3.jpg Vanna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/da0d81ca-5762-497a-bd0d-0a2afd25bda5/LiisaStudio_Vanna_2.jpg Vanna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/58003d0f-5726-4a0b-af12-88800579c760/LiisaStudio_Vanna_5.jpg Vanna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/69b6d2a1-f492-4e9c-b086-e652400a92cd/LiisaStudio_Vanna_4.jpg Vanna https://www.liisastudio.com/the-modern daily 0.75 2025-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/1619657151752-6GX0ET9NZ7XX3OU3TH3E/USHG_TheModern_NYE_Animation.gif The Modern - We created a custom watercolor illustration to that reflected the fun nature of the event, while still remaining appropriate for the high end restaurant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/0fd8beb1-81f9-42f4-8326-426965f2f75b/The+Modern+DuJour.png The Modern - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/dd5be083-f953-4c8b-9f42-b9fc09d2deae/MODJUNE-27-crop.jpg The Modern https://www.liisastudio.com/artisane daily 0.75 2025-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/1619657954050-0APXD84AE3PSAXWF3G33/491_4-20-19_Melanie-EDITS_5_4000x2667.jpg Artisane - The brand was inspired by the owner's memories in France, so we found inspiration in graphics that could be found in the French countryside, and simplified and modernized the typography to best fit small labels. The color scheme uses slightly dustier hues while still allowing color to play a role. Botanical illustrations are incorporated throughout the identity system that feel nostalgic and directly reference the plants used for the scents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/ce77045f-dfb6-4fc1-9b1a-1fa6e3169a21/525_4-20-19_Melanie-EDITS_5_4000x2675.jpg Artisane https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/6ed62519-fb28-4ea2-844a-5738b9c08e29/493_4-20-19_Melanie-EDITS_5_4000x2667.jpg Artisane https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/5b2a4d88-da77-4a33-9b1a-e595fa5d4848/499_4-20-19_Melanie_last_2272x1536.jpg Artisane https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/5dfda6ce-182b-43bc-a7aa-f2d0531d432b/461_4-20-19_Melanie-EDITS_5_4000x2667.jpg Artisane https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/ac06bf6c-edd8-4398-9378-b4518c79fa9c/485_4-20-19_Melanie-EDITS_5_4000x2666.jpg Artisane https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/8fee860a-f4b7-42dc-ba9c-dedc769a4518/472_4-20-19_Melanie-EDITS_5_4000x2667.jpg Artisane https://www.liisastudio.com/1-hotels daily 0.75 2025-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/d135c6be-9dd3-4406-817e-8b094d5eb014/Nikon-8691.jpg 1 Hotels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/a1a01c59-720f-42ee-9822-0e57e87d20ac/Nikon-8778.jpg 1 Hotels https://www.liisastudio.com/north-of-alpine daily 0.75 2025-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/489bfd58-029a-4073-b954-70018b118021/North+of+Alpine_Icon.png North of Alpine - We created a custom mark in the shape of a compass, the also has the brand’s monogram hidden inside, NOA. The compass icon is key to the identity and is used as a emblem on the outside of select hats. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/e9ea02a8-dc1e-4dc4-a46d-001bf7695605/North+of+Alpine+Background.png North of Alpine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/119f0fe8-a0e6-41f0-95e2-ab44c4d083ef/NOA+Hat.png North of Alpine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/78758f0e-8e0c-4972-8626-af54a15bf8de/IMG_9491.PNG North of Alpine https://www.liisastudio.com/retail-heritage-group daily 0.75 2025-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/d70bdc9c-55ee-4184-8e36-6dbc5d9d1858/rhg_debossed_monograms.png Retail Heritage Group - We created a distinct and refined brand identity to reflect the prestigious experience and timeless values of Retail Heritage Group. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/91d5669c-c4b1-405d-bd9c-f088379212fe/Retail+Heritage+Group_Logo_Background.png Retail Heritage Group https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/57823d36-6a29-440b-be9b-d5d9d0199a8f/rhg_business_cards_vertical.png Retail Heritage Group https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/55cd4259-88bb-4a24-a66f-f9f031e97eb4/rhg_gold_logos.png Retail Heritage Group https://www.liisastudio.com/mccourt-partners daily 0.75 2025-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/afb51130-1794-4c9a-9318-38ca6548c07d/McCourtParnters_Homepage.png McCourt Partners - The primary logo is built around a smart and stylish typeface with a contemporary feel that tells the story of innovation and entrepreneurialism, while anchored by subtle serifs relating to the legacy and tradition of the McCourt name. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/bd97178e-2997-425a-a344-8e37cb098221/execution_mockups-02.png McCourt Partners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/f3f07a1d-e31e-44df-96d1-b9208f6756dd/Business+Card.png McCourt Partners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/67a2067a-9847-4d24-907a-b33b39239130/360%2B10th%2BShop.jpg McCourt Partners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/a3d4e614-907e-43e0-baa9-d79b37d895c0/McCourtParnters_Logo.png McCourt Partners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/79dca72c-3eeb-440e-8cda-4a1900e33fb5/execution_mockups-03.png McCourt Partners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/a7f6cf2a-17f4-431d-9449-60ca842fb2e7/Hi-Line-Square_1650-Oak-lawn_View-from-internal-Oak-Lawn-court.jpg McCourt Partners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/9895f89d-ed9d-435e-9389-9a8b10d14ab0/WOMO%2BArchitects_College%2BStreet_Aerial_dusk.jpg McCourt Partners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/30ab88ae-079c-4266-b4a8-7e69e75d928c/book_16x9-06.png McCourt Partners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/1dd62d42-d2cf-4c1c-a7a9-205c5bd20ac9/book_16x9-07.png McCourt Partners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/22bbdd84-4538-48e7-9f41-dc9fc59224fd/book_16x9-03.png McCourt Partners https://www.liisastudio.com/deluca-restaurant-group daily 0.75 2025-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605bb2ea36a14a404e4deffa/1530d22b-9cb7-4ece-a768-ae14ef659cba/Deluca+Restaurant+Group_Monogram.png Deluca Restaurant Group - 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