This is Little Powers House.
A one-woman design studio celebrating life’s milestones through hand lettering, illustration, and bespoke paper goods. Founded by Emily Loper in the sunny state of California. Currently operating among the pines in Bend, Oregon.
Interested? Read on, folks! Below, you’ll find more details on who I am, what I offer, and what it’s like to work with me from start to finish. Let's make something powerful.
Services
Hand lettering
Illustration
Pattern design
Stationery design
Wedding suites
Signage
The creative process
There are plenty of businesses out there that specialize in beautiful, templated designs. This isn't one of them.
Because no two clients are alike, each project is an overwhelmingly awesome pursuit of creating something uniquely tailored to the person, couple, or business that it represents. Design is nothing without process, but due to the custom nature of my work, there's no exact science to getting things done right. There are, however, a few things I count on to keep everything running smoothly:
01. The meet & greet
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Whether you're looking for wedding invitations, branding, or a creative collaboration, I need to know you to bring your vision to life. Before we get started, we'll meet on the phone or in person so I can learn about you and dig into your project, and so you can ask me any questions too.
02. The hairy details
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Each project is custom, so the pricing and timeline will depend on your ambitions. We'll work out the details following our initial consultation, and you'll receive a tailored proposal with key dates and dollar figures. If you're game, we'll sign a contract and get to work!
03. The fun part
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Every design starts from scratch. I'll do some research, collect inspiration, and develop an initial concept. We’ll then work back and forth to finalize that concept through two rounds of feedback and refinement.
04. The OTHER fun part
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Once we've agreed on a finalized design, I'll begin production and physical assembly (folding, cutting, sealing, stuffing–whatever your project requires!). You can be as involved or removed from this process as you wish.
Emily Loper
Illustrator + letterer + stationer
Hey, hello! I'm Emily, the woman behind this crafty little design studio. By day, I'm a product designer on the growth team at Netflix–and I’m always interested in hearing about your latest binge.
Since I spend my 9-to-5 working in pixels, I find it refreshing to get creative with materials I can literally touch and feel. Combining my designs with tangible paper, ink, wax and twine to help nurture offline relationships refills my cup and keeps me energized. I love working with couples in love and creative entrepreneurs to tell stories and bring more beauty into the world.
My time between designs is best spent dancing around the kitchen while my husband cooks, playing nice with the pen tool, and scouting my next big adventure. I'm a fan of dingy little antique shops, snail mail, and local hazy IPAs. I believe wholeheartedly in the phrase, "Always be growing."
Raised in Seattle, I’m a Pacific Northwest girl at heart. After 10 years in the San Francisco Bay Area, I moved to Bend, Oregon in the summer of 2022 with my husband and our two rescue pups. I continue to work with clients near and far, and I look forward to working with you–wherever you are!
A FEW QUESTIONS
Who do you love to work with?
My favorite clients are the ones with offbeat ideas who trust me creatively, who share my openness, and who want to roll up their sleeves & get their hands dirty together. If this sounds like you, let's chat!
How much will my project cost, and how long will it take?
No two clients or projects are alike, so it's impossible to answer these questions without getting to know you and your project better. Each project is custom, so the pricing and timeline will depend on your ambitions. We'll work out the details following an initial consultation, and you'll receive a tailored proposal with key dates and dollar figures. To get the ball rolling, reach out so I can get to know you and your project better!
When should we get started?
The sooner your project is on my radar the better, so I can slate it in with other ongoing work. Here are some rough guidelines on timing to get us started out on the right foot:
Save the dates can take 4-6 weeks to design and assemble, and they should be mailed 8-10 months in advance of your wedding day.
Invitations can take 4-6 weeks to design and assemble, and should be sent 8-12 weeks in advance of your wedding day.
We should get started on any day-of materials 4-6 weeks before your big day to allow ample time for design and assembly.
Lettering and illustration projects typically take 2-4 weeks.
Logo and branding projects typically take 4-6 weeks.
Still have questions?
I’ve got answers! Read up on the most common questions I get from new clients or get in touch to start a conversation with me directly. I’d love to talk.
READY TO MAKE SOME MAGIC?
First things first. Let's chat!
