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Welcome, I’m Emily Bode.
I’m a Renaissance soul who fosters connection where I intuit it lacking. As a creative strategist & seasoned designer since 2013, I combine my enthusiasm for human connection with my deep design expertise. Whether leading cross-functional teams, executing high-impact events, or shaping brand identities, I proactively approach projects with a keen eye for detail, a commitment to efficiency, and a genuine desire to connect with teammates & clients. My purpose is to create lasting experiences & meaningful relationships.

Ways to Work Together — Creative Strategy • Design Consultation • Event & Experiential Design • Customer Experience Management • Teaching Art & Design • Print & Stationery Design • Lifestyle Writing • Speaking Events • Contact Me

Teams I Work With

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Awards, Recognition, & Speaking Events

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Experience People Have Working With Me

Vinicius Lima

Associate Professor of Graphic Design & Foundations, Grand Valley State University
Emily was a great addition to our faculty at GVSU. She is a prolific designer whose multidisciplinary experience added great levels of professional expertise to the courses she has taught in our department. She had a great rapport with our students and showed care for their learning with high levels of empathy and professionalism. Any organization or institution that works with Emily will definitely benefit from her design expertise.
Maria Roelofs-Winslow

Senior Designer, Vervint
I was able to work with Emily on a freelance project for Nucraft right after graduating college and it was one of the best experiences hat a recent graduate could have due to the work being great as well as Emily creating a friendly and open environment. Although I was new to the industry, Emily took me and my work seriously. She gave me the opportunity to think creatively on my own and was also great to work with as well.
Mark Green

Principal Creative Director, Mintium
Emily’s keen sense of graphic design and marketing savvy has made her an invaluable member of the Mintium team. Her exceptional creative and technical skills have met challenges big and small with strong, on-target solutions that are refreshingly ego-free. She is that rare breed of creative talent who is confident yet humble, inspiring yet grounded in practical, business principles. For a delightful and productive design experience, look to Emily to bring insight and unique perspective to your vision.
Jesi Hook

Founder + CEO, Vallure Agency
When Emily joined our team (the week before NeoCon, for you Interior Design professionals), I was taken back by her calm demeanor in our time of chaos. Emily immediately dove into projects, going above and beyond what was asked of her. She worked overtime to research and fully understand what we want to do, what has been done before, and what is being done in the market. Emily is extremely talented and eager to learn. I would recommend her with enthusiasm to anyone looking for fresh creative skill!
Mike Schurr

Creative Director, Full Circle Marketing & Design
I’ve had the pleasure to work with Emily on several projects. She gets up to speed quickly, even on complicated, multi-faceted brand development projects. From logo development to showroom and booth designs she has made positive contributions. Emily is a discerning designer that brings fresh, smart thinking to every project.
Betty Harag

Key Account Manager, BrightFormat
Emily is a creative talented designer with exceptional communication skills. She allows collaboration of design and production to ensure the best possible outcome. Emily is a pleasure to work with!