Creative solutions. Value-driven results.

**Professional-quality web design, graphic design and social media management that aligns with your goals and your budget**.

Web Design, Graphic Design, Social Media Management, and more.

DESIGN SERVICES

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Why work with an independent designer?

Personalized Collaboration

You work directly with your designer — not through an account manager or a design team.
Professional Quality, Small-Studio Care

Enjoy the best of both worlds: the polish of a full agency, paired with the flexibility, responsiveness, and cost-effectiveness of a small business.
Creative Strategy That Builds Visibility

Let me help your business get noticed. I create visuals that strengthen your brand identity, build recognition, and attract your ideal audience.
A Partner Who Values Integrity

I approach every project with honesty and heart, supporting other businesses and organizations that make a difference in their communities.

Nice to meet you.

I’m Lauren de Jong, owner and designer behind Locust & Ridge Creative — a small, independent design studio based in the foothills of the Adirondacks in upstate New York.

With more than 20 years of professional website and graphic design experience, I help businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life through thoughtful design and creative problem-solving.

My husband and I are both entrepreneurs, collectively running multiple small businesses — so I understand what it takes to build something meaningful from the ground up. That perspective fuels my commitment to helping other small business owners and organizations look professional, build credibility, and communicate with confidence.

I was raised by hardworking parents who taught me the values that guide my work today: honesty, creativity, quality, and the pursuit of perfection. If I’m going to put my name on something, it has to be the best it can possibly be.

Whether you need a website redesign, a fresh brand identity, marketing materials, restaurant menus, or a new website built from scratch, I’ll deliver work that’s professional, refined, and value-driven — design that helps your business stand out beautifully and authentically.