WELCOME TO ELLA CREATIVE STUDIO

We’re a brand firm focused on intentional strategy and identity design, creating cohesive brand systems across digital and physical touchpoints for founders shaping design-forward, lifestyle brands.

BESPOKE BRANDING, WEB DESIGN & STRATEGY

Austin-born. Strategy-obsessed. Design-forward.

We build brands with backbone. The kind that attract the right people without shouting. The kind that age well.

For over a decade, our founder Gabriella Nolen has partnered with CEOs, developers, wellness leaders, and design-driven teams to shape brands that carry weight. More than 100 strategic launches and high-impact projects later, most of our work still comes through referrals and long-term relationships.

Every project is led by Gabriella, maintaining a sharp, consistent point of view across every detail. For select engagements, we bring in a curated network of exceptional designers and specialists, each operating at the top of their craft.

We care deeply about clarity. About positioning that actually means something. About visual systems that feel elevated but never hollow. Every detail is deliberate. Every move is grounded in strategy.

If you’re building something with ambition, taste, and long-term vision, we should talk.

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Trusted by:

  • A woman holding a book titled 'How to Manifest' by Lacy Phillips, smiling at the camera.

    To Be Magnetic

    BY LACY PHILLIPS

  • A shirtless male runner in athletic shorts and sunglasses gestures with his right hand during a race, with a woman in the background using her phone.

    Matt Choi

    INFLUENCER

  • Young woman with long, wavy hair wearing a red tied top, smiling and scratching her head against a black background.

    Jane Ko

    INFLUENCER

  • A woman with long blonde hair drinking from a can of Archer Roose sparkling wine while holding a glass of wine at a bright kitchen counter. Several flavored wine cans are lined up in front of her.

    Archer Roose

    BY ELIZABETH BANKS

  • A woman with blonde hair, green eyes, wearing a white shirt and red leather pants, holding a large knife in her mouth, sitting on a red leather sofa.

    Mienne

    FT. JULIA FOX

  • Alo

    HIGH-GROWTH ACTIVEWEAR

  • "Working with Ella Creative Studio could not have been a better experience. There’s nothing more energizing for me than working with someone who is truly passionate about what they do and a master of their craft, and Ella is exactly that. I’m incredibly appreciative of the opportunity to work with her and would recommend her to anyone looking to take their website from just okay to absolutely exceptional."

    JACKSON MITCHELL, THE WALK-ON MENTALITY

  • "Ella helped several of my businesses in so many ways and would be a true asset to anyone starting a company, rebranding, or needing an updated strategy. She is so easy to work with and can do just about anything from social media to websites, editing content, or anything related to marketing."

    BRENDA SEALY-ALEXANDER, HILL COUNTRY PLANNING

  • "Thank you so much for everything. I can’t even articulate how happy I am. And by now I’m sure you know how hard it is to leave me speechless! Working with you has been such a bright spot on this journey thus far. I cannot thank you enough."

    CAM PATTON, UNDERSTUDY

  • "Gabriella’s work speaks for itself, but it’s more than that: she gets it. She gets what we’re building, why it matters, and she brings that mix of sharp strategy and soulful touch that you can’t teach. Couldn’t do it without this team, and I’m damn grateful to be building and learning next to people like Gabriella. If you’re looking for someone who can move between strategy, creativity, and execution without missing a beat, keep her on your radar."

    CONNOR MICHALEK, GEVITY

  • "Ella is professional, consistent, reliable and has a keen eye for all things content related. Her attention to detail, positive attitude and solid communication skills makes her a great addition to any creative team. I've worked with her multiple times in the past and she continues to produce quality work every single time. Thank you, Ella!"

    MACK EVELAND, MACK EVELAND PHOTOGRPAHY

  • "If you are looking for a branding consultation that will help you better connect with your audience, or a website redesign that will help you better tell your story, then you need look no further than Gabriella Nolen. She is exceptionally creative and a refreshingly professional communicator who will not just meet your expectations—she will exceed them."

    SPENCER COURSEN, THREAT MANAGEMENT EXPERT

At the heart of our work…

INTEGRITY
Integrity means we don’t overpromise, rush work, or take on projects that aren’t aligned. We respect your time, your vision, and the responsibility that comes with shaping a brand people will trust.

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CONSISTENCY
From first conversation to concept to final deliverable, we work with clarity, structure, and intention. Our process is designed to create cohesion across every touchpoint, not just one moment.

02

PASSION
We care so incredibly much about design, language, and the details most people overlook. That care shows up in the questions we ask, the options we refine, and the standards we hold ourselves to.

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RELATIONSHIPS
We listen closely, communicate clearly, and treat your brand like our own. Trust is the foundation of our work, and the reason our client relationships tend to last.

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CLIENT FEATURES
Close-up of a bonsai tree in a pot on a wooden table with a blurred background.
Black text on a white background spelling out "BYRDIE".
Close-up of a gold-colored firearm magazine with brass and copper bullets inside.
Close-up of white sheets with black traditional Chinese calligraphy characters
A close-up of a vintage black camera with a large lens placed on a surface.
A person standing outdoors at sunset, holding an umbrella, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
A black panel with white text that reads 'Disclaimer: This is not an official document.'
A computer monitor displaying an open email or document with text.
A black logo with the word "Hope" written in stylized font.
Black text on a white background that reads "BUZZED" with a stylized antenna on the "U".
Black and white Hot Wheels logo
The word "Instyle" written in large, black, outlined letters.
The word
The image features a black background with alternating colored dots arranged in a grid pattern.

To be creative means to be in love with life.

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