BUILT ON PASSION
Will Work for Clothes was created from my love of retail, fashion, and design. My graphic design career began with brand development for both large & small businesses and has grown in immeasurable ways.
PEOPLE OFTEN ASK:
‘How did you get the name, Will Work for Clothes?’
When I began freelancing in 2002, it was to offset my more regimented schedule as an in-house graphic designer at a large healthcare company.
Freelancing allowed the freedom to choose my clients, projects and interests. I quickly found a niche in the local Minneapolis fashion world and created a slew of labels for some really talented people.
There were times when I accepted projects knowing there wasn’t a huge budget. But did so, because I believed in the person behind the brand and want to see them succeed. For some of these projects, I literally did work for clothes — accepting all forms of fashion: from handmade leather purses to one-of-a-kind cocktail dresses.
Fast forward to 20 years later, and now my barters involve haircare and pilates lessons.
Basking in the freedom of full-time freelance design for the last six years, has made every day gloriously different.
I’ve gained clients from all walks of life: artists, realtors, web designers, fitness professionals, hairstylists, writers, and doctors. I’ve joined in-house teams for days, weeks or months to help fill gaps when companies are short-staffed or their queue brimming with work. Despite the vast differences in my clientele’s specialties — one thing they all have in common is: love and passion for what they do. And, that makes my job truly fulfilling & exciting everyday.
Clients
Some of the amazing people I’ve gotten to know over the years.
What People Are Saying
“Tanya this is beautiful!!! You saved the show!”
— Anna B., GLOW Holiday Festival
“Oh my god!!! You are my hero!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!! I’ve only looked at it on my phone so far, but it’s GORGEOUS on my phone!! 😍😍😍 I can’t thank you enough! You are SO good at what you do!!!!!!
— Cady E., Phase Movement
These look amazing! Love them, and love the tagline you added.
— Allison V., Element Elixirs
“My feelings can only be expressed by a picture. Maybe someday you’ll become as good of a graphic designer as me.”
— Adam C., GLOW Holiday Festival
*sent with image of my face pasted onto Wonder Woman’s body
“Thanks so much for another amazing map for our client.”
— Erin S., BI Worldwide
Lol, the hardest part of this is loving too many aspects of them! 😂😂😂
— Becky G.
re: initial explorations for branding
