CRAFTING INTENTIONAL BRAND AND WEB DESIGN FOR LIFESTYLE AND CREATIVE BRANDS

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ROOTED IN STRATEGY. DESIGNED FOR PRESENCE.

ROOTED IN STRATEGY. DESIGNED FOR PRESENCE.

CRAFTING IMPACTFUL, INTENTIONAL BRAND AND WEB DESIGN FOR LIFESTYLE AND CREATIVE BRANDS

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A SUCCESSFUL BRAND AND WEBSITE? OH, IT’S SO MUCH MORE THAN A PRETTY FACE.

It’s about creating an experience that feels like you, tells your story, and connects instantly with your ideal audience—the kind of “yes, this is exactly what I’ve been looking for” moment your dream clients can’t resist. And if you’re ready to bring that vision to life, you can explore services designed to support you at every step.

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YOUR WEBSITE IS YOUR DIGITAL STOREFRONT — LET’S MAKE IT UNFORGETTABLE.

WEBSITE DESIGN

Together, we’ll create a site that’s thoughtfully designed, easy to navigate, and aligned with your brand from top to bottom. The result? A website that looks beautiful, feels intentional, and delivers an experience your audience wants to stay in.

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YOUR BRAND ISN’T JUST WHAT YOU DO — IT’S HOW YOU’RE REMEMBERED.

BRAND IDENTITY DESIGN

We’ll craft a strategic brand identity that feels authentic and aligned with your values, designed to connect with your audience in a meaningful, lasting way — giving you a clear, cohesive foundation to show up with confidence across your brand.

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NOT SURE WHAT’S WORKING — OR WHAT’S HOLDING YOU BACK?

DESIGN AUDIT SERVICES

Through a thoughtful design audit, I’ll review your brand or website to uncover small refinements that make a meaningful difference. You’ll walk away with clarity, direction, and actionable insights to strengthen your overall presence.

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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN DESIGN & MARKETING

CLIENTS HELPED
THROUGHOUT CAREER

MY CLIENTS' COMBINED LAUNCH EARNINGS

NON-PROFITS HELPED THROUGHOUT CAREER

90+

6

7+

$425k+

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A STRATEGIC + INTUITIVE DESIGN PROCESS

FROM 'JUST OKAY' TO 'THIS FEELS RIGHT’ BRANDING

✔ Ever wonder what it looks like when a brand is built with intention, clarity, and strategy from the very beginning — where every decision is considered and every detail has a purpose?

✔ Curious how thoughtful design becomes a website that feels beautiful, aligned, and effortless to navigate, creating an experience your audience naturally wants to linger in?

✔ Ready to partner with a designer who understands your vision, asks the right questions, and guides the process with care and clarity from start to finish?

This is where ideas meet execution. Explore a collection of brand and website projects shaped by clarity, strategy, and thoughtful design — and see how intention turns into something tangible.

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  • "I am completely blown away by Mauri’s talents, attention to detail and creative edge."

    She’s so easy to work with, patient and kind. I am very picky and have a strong vision of what I like. Mauri asked all the right questions during our strategy session and was committed to deliver the vision and she surpassed my expectations. She communicates and follows up. The site is gorgeous, soft, whimsical, delivers the message of love and support. I get tons of compliments on the site. I highly recommend Mauri’s Markups!"

    — LEILANI G. | THE ARTFUL ALCHEMIST

  • "Mauri is an amazing website and brand designer and one of the nicest humans I have ever met."

    Exceeded all of my expectations and more. She truly believed in my vision and captured it perfectly on a website. Such a pleasure to have worked with her.

    EVA G. | THIS IS EVA HERE

  • "All the good things! The care, attention, and effort put into my project began right from the start and was consistent throughout."

    I had so much trouble understanding the technicalities of my website and Mauri took the time to walk me through the process. The professionalism paired with genuine enthusiasm about my project was incredible!

    LAURA A. | SUNSET IN SAN ANTONIO

  • "Choosing Mauri's Markups to help with branding my products was a great experience and the results are excellent."

    Maurianna is very friendly, and the services offered were tailored and executed professionally, and designed to my specifications. I would recommend Mauri's Markups to anyone who is seeking professional assistance in branding their product.

    ALLEN A. | SWEETBREAD DELIGHTS

  • "This is my third project with Mauri’s Markups, and as usual, she exceeded expectations!"

    Over delivered and ahead of schedule—highly recommend Maurianna. She is extremely good at what she is doing and has the right skills for the job. Will definitely come back to you when I need other design advice/suggestions and for more jobs in the future! :) Thank you again, A++++ service!

    CELINE T. | MEHITI

  • "Highly recommend! Maurianna is amazing and I am so happy I selected her to create my website."

    She is super professional, has a great eye for design and works fast! If you are looking to have a site done, call Mauri!

    KRISSY S. | LEARN TO EARN

  • "Working with Maurianna was a delight, I cannot say enough! She captured my vision and brand."

    I was new to creating a blog and she helped answer many questions I had and helped me navigate through this journey. She definitely knows what she is doing and I highly recommend her services.

    ELISABETH H. | WOMEN WANT WELLNESS

  • "Mauri's Markups helped elevate my brand!"

    I knew our color palette was just not quite right, but now I am newly inspired by her work. I would definitely work with her again!

    KIM B. | DONOR SPEAK CONSULTING

  • "Maurianna was an absolute pleasure to work with. She took my ideas and inspiration that I had in mind and made it come to life with my website redesign."

    She communicated so quickly and graciously and always had the answers to my questions. She always went above and beyond and even provided some additional assets for me like a logo that I completely didn't think to update! She is super talented and was so easy to work with from the payment all the way to the final result of the website redesign. 10/10 would recommend her again, especially for creatives looking for a great way to visually present their work!

    CAMILLE J. | WRITTEN BY CAMILLE

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MEET THE DESIGNER BEHIND MAURI'S MARKUPS

BRAND STRATEGIST, WEB DESIGNER, & YOUR CREATIVE CONFIDANTE

Hi, I’m Maurianna—the creative force behind Mauri's Markups. My passion is all about helping ambitious creatives (like you!) make unforgettable first impressions through purposeful branding and scroll-stopping websites.

And my specialty? Taking your ideas—big, small, or beautifully chaotic—and turning them into vibrant, strategic designs that truly pop. But beyond the visuals, I’m all about the experience. This process is just as much about you as it is about your brand.

Together, we’ll build something that not only looks amazing but feels like home—authentic, aligned, and ready to wow your dream audience. Let’s bring your digital vision to life… even the pieces you haven’t dreamed up yet.

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GRAB YOUR FREEBIE

FOUNDATIONS OF A MEANINGFUL BRAND: A MINI WORKBOOK

Starting from scratch, refining what already exists, or simply bringing everything into alignment—this workbook is designed to meet you wherever you are.

Foundations of a Meaningful Brand is a thoughtful, step-by-step guide to building a brand that feels clear, cohesive, and deeply connected to your vision. It moves beyond surface-level design to help you define what your brand stands for, how it communicates, and how it shows up consistently across every touchpoint.

Inside, you’ll work through each layer of your brand—from big-picture direction to the finer details—so that every decision feels intentional rather than overwhelming.

By the end, you won’t just have something that looks good. You’ll have a brand that feels aligned, grounded, and ready to grow with you.

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You deserve a brand and website that you
can’t stop talking about.

LET'S MAKE IT HAPPEN →