I’m writing this in between breaking up fights over the train tracks and making dinner nobody’s probably going to eat.
More than your designer -
Which is pretty much my business model, and could be yours too.
something here about how this could be theirs too. - i get you statement
Hi, I'm Sydney
If you’re here, chances are your business has grown — and you’re looking for a brand and website that finally reflects it. Maybe you're wondering what credentials I have to be able to design the perfect brand and website for you and your business, not to hear more about how I was am elementary school behavior specialist and a second grade teacher or that I graduated from Texas A&M with a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies, or that I have 3 kids and a farm (you probably know that by now anyway)
So I’ll get right into it.
After having my first baby I had a jarring realization that I no longer wanted to be paid to babysit other peoples children to be able to afford for someone else to babysit mine. In my head, I just couldn't make it make sense. My whole paycheck (literally) was going to daycare at the time.
So on the last day of school I cried in the classroom with my teacher friends and said “I just don’t feel like this is where I’m supposed to be”
Have you ever had that feeling?
The feeling that you’re just “doing what you need to do” but it doesn’t feel right. It doesn't feel like the path that was written for you.
So I set out on my own figuring out how to work from home or start my own thing based on what I was passionate about - which led me to realize that if I have my own business, I’ll need my own brand (I didn't even know what branding was, which may be why you’re reading so intensely on my website now to find out too) and when I have a brand, I’ll need a home for it — a website.
So I learned everything there is to know about human psychology, the art of selling, the psychology of color, UI/UX for a website, SEO, marketing, copywriting, and design and the business I created… 🥁 Teacher resources for homeschool toddlers LOL. After all that work creating Tiny Learners Big Activities I realized… I could do this for everyone!!
Rouse design studio was born. Now I am overly passionate about sharing my wealth of knowledge and love for doing what I love onto other women who want to do the same!
PIVOT!
(did you picture Ross too?)
"Wait, is Rouse not your last name?!"
nope.
Rouse /rouz/
To [cause], [stir up], [excite].
That’s exactly what we’re doing here, we’re creating visuals and messaging so captivating it stirs up your client’s curiosity to learn more about you, make you the obvious choice, and excitedly click inquire. Rouse exists for businesses that no longer want to whisper who they are.
TRUSTED BY 112+ SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS LIKE YOU.
"From our very first onboarding call, I couldn't stop raving about her to my family. She brought clarity to my ideas, direction to my scattered thoughts, and made what felt like a daunting process feel exciting and doable. Her ability to translate vision into action is incredible. Whether it was web design, brand identity, copywriting, or even designing the most adorable custom stickers for our studio (which our clients are obsessed with) Rouse Design Studio handled it all with creativity, precision, and speed."
"Sydney does, she is knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and listens to everything YOU have to say! If you're looking at sprucing up your you brand, website, or just need to borrow her brain for 90 minutes, heck she even has a template guide and a monthly design brainwave subscription! I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend you consider Sydney with Rouse Design Studio."
"She helped me gain clarity on my site structure, cleaned up areas I was stuck on, and offered expert guidance that instantly made my website feel more professional and aligned with my brand."
"She didn’t just design a logo—she helped create the visual identity of my brand, and I’m so grateful. The whole process was smooth, collaborative, and honestly just a joy. If you're looking for someone who truly listens, cares, and delivers something extraordinary, she’s the one."
"She is very efficient and fantastic at what she does. We love our website and love that we can work with Sydney to add things or refresh things when needed. I would trust her with any brand that needs direction, inspiration and expert design services! Thank you, Sydney, for everything you've done for us."
"Sydney deeply understood my brand and delivered a website that is both visually breathtaking and strategically smart. The process was incredibly smooth, collaborative, and oh, so fun! I’ve gotten so many compliments — truly couldn’t recommend Rouse more."
addicted to talking to people
designer
creative
farmer's wife
can’t bring herself to leave the warm cozy house shes built
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