Story Joy Labsby Meaghan Malone

Story Joy Labs · A design studio by Meaghan Malone

Design that tells your story.

I make websites, brands, and printed pieces for small businesses, counselors, schools, and anyone with something to say, plus a shop of things I make for teachers. Every project starts the same way: with your story, and the people you want to invite into it.

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One story, told everywhere

On the webWebsiteswhere people find you and stay awhile
In a markLogos & brandshow people remember you
On paperPrintflyers, programs, posters, and books
In the feedSocial graphicswhat people see every day

Find your way in

What I make

Start with a website, a brand, or one printed piece. Or browse the shop for things to use in your classroom tomorrow.

Web design

Websites that tell your story well.

Now booking new website projects

I design and build warm, clear websites for small businesses, counselors, creatives, and anyone with something to say. You get a site that sounds like you, reads beautifully on a phone, and makes it easy for the right people to reach you.

The Manatee High Yearbook home page, top to bottom
The Manatee High Yearbook home page on a phone

Manatee High Yearbook. A yearbook website where every student can add to the book. Read the case study

Starter Site

Custom quote

About 2 weeks

A polished one-to-three page site for getting started well.

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Full Website

Custom quote

3 to 5 weeks

A complete site for a growing business or practice.

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Brand + Website

Custom quote

5 to 8 weeks

A logo, palette, and type, then a website built on them.

Start with this one

These are starting prices. After we talk, you get a written quote for your project: more pages, extra features, and extra rounds of changes add to it.

Graphic design

Brands, print, and everything in between.

One project or a whole set that matches. Every piece is quoted for what you need, and you get files that are ready for the printer, the web, or your own hands.

Logos & brand identity

A logo, a color palette, and a font pairing, with a one-page guide so everything you make looks like it belongs together.

Print design

Flyers, posters, event programs, menus, invitations, and business cards, set up properly for the print shop.

Social graphics

Post and story templates in your colors and fonts that you can fill in yourself, so your feed looks like you every week.

Yearbooks & publications

Covers, spreads, newsletters, and booklets, with a clear story on every page and a style a whole team can follow.

Recent work

Projects and the stories behind them

Each case study walks through the problem, the choices, and the finished pages, captured the day they launched.

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The shop

Made for teachers

Printables, classroom tools, and prints from my own classroom, made to help you have a better school day.

Browse the whole shop →

Working together

How a project goes

The same four steps for a website, a logo, or a single flyer. Smaller projects simply move faster.

  1. We talk

    Tell me about your work and the people you want to reach. A short conversation helps me understand what you need and what you don't.

  2. A plan and a price

    I send a written plan with the pieces, the timeline, how many rounds of changes are included, and the cost, so you know what you're saying yes to.

  3. I design and build it

    You see the design early and help shape it. Then I finish it and check it on phones, screens, and paper.

  4. Launch, and after

    You get every file, and for websites a walkthrough. If you'd like ongoing help, a care plan keeps things fresh.

Good to know

Questions people ask

How long does a website take?

Most small sites take two to five weeks, depending on size and how quickly the words and photos come together. Need it sooner? Ask about timing when you write.

What do I need to get started?

Just a conversation. Tell me about your business, the people you want to reach, and any sites you admire. I'll help you shape the words and choose the photos.

Start a project

Tell me your story.

No pressure and no obligation. I read every note myself and write back soon, usually with a few questions and a time to talk.

  • Not sure what you need? Choose “Not sure yet.” That's what the first conversation is for.
  • Have a site or logo already? Share the link, and I'll take a look before we talk.
  • Based in Bradenton or Sarasota? We can meet in person.