About Me
ALLY CHASE
Art Director, Marketing Consultant & Brand Builder
With a passion for design ignited during my high school years at a small-town newspaper, I knew it was my calling for life. Over the past two decades, I’ve cultivated a diverse background in design and management across various industries, including publishing, marketing communications, and project management for Fortune 500 corporations.
After graduating from the University of South Dakota in 1996 with a Mass Communications major and a Business minor, I honed my skills in Minneapolis, MN, before settling in South Dakota and eventually Missouri. It was over 20 years ago, with the birth of my daughter, that I delved into the world of creative consulting and freelance design.
From the onset, my client base has grown solely through word of mouth, a testament to the quality and impact of my work. I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with businesses and entrepreneurs nationwide, helping them bring their visions to life and establish brands they can be proud of. Balancing artistic expression with business acumen, I thrive on the challenge of building unique brands that resonate with audiences and drive success.
Whether it’s crafting visual narratives, managing projects, or providing strategic guidance, I’m dedicated to delivering exceptional results for my clients. It’s been incredibly rewarding to work with the real superstars of business—those who are making things happen—and I’m excited about the prospect of bringing my passion and expertise to your projects. Let’s create something extraordinary together!
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
In 2024, I was honored to receive three Silver PMA Awards for my design work with ‘hood Magazine, including one of the most meaningful national recognitions—Silver for Overall Design. This award was especially sweet as we compete against some large staff, big city markets in this category. Judges recognized the full visual identity and layout of the magazine, noting the “wonderful keepsake mentality” created by the smaller format and the consistent use of simple, elegant typography. They highlighted the dynamic type treatments and the way the photography worked in harmony with the design to create a “sensational” visual experience from cover to cover. As the Design and Art Director, it was deeply rewarding to be acknowledged for the intentionality and creativity poured into every page.
Another exciting win came with a Silver in Single-Page Design for the piece Safety & Joy Around Water. This layout was crafted to be both engaging and educational, using vibrant illustrations and bold, clear typography to draw the reader in and make the content easily digestible. The judges praised its colorful, inviting design and the clarity it brought to an important message about water safety and swim education—a great example of how thoughtful design can elevate and clarify vital information.
Lastly, the Silver for Special Section Design was awarded for our Familyfest Fun Cruise 8 page feature, a lively and information-rich spread aimed at helping families connect with local events and businesses. This project was all about making information accessible and fun, and the design reflected that with clean typography, colorful age and location coding, and a large, user-friendly map to help readers plan their day. The judges appreciated how the section balanced function and fun, helping readers easily find what mattered most to them.
This is your business and your dream! I want you to enjoy the design process and get excited and confident about your brand!
MOST POPULAR PACKAGES
Simple packages with upfront pricing… it can be this easy.
5-Day Website – $3500
Fully customized 5-page website in 5 business days! You supply your logo, brand guidelines and any supporting photography and I’ll do the rest! Simply schedule a consult call and completed the web intake form and 5 days later your site is ready to launch!
Brand Bundle – $995
Custom logo and Brand Style Guide packed full of usage rules, complimentary color palettes and codes, fonts and supporting typography. Also included is a brand inspiration page with suggested imagery to get you excited to share your brand across various marketing platforms.
Podcast/VideoS – $3500+
A done-for-you content creation package that includes podcast editing, YouTube video production, short-form video clips, and custom social graphics—everything you need to show up consistently, grow your audience, and build authority online.
Monthly Social – $600
Keep your brand looking polished and consistent across platforms with custom-designed social media graphics each month. Whether you’re promoting podcast episodes, videos, or company announcements, we’ll create scroll-stopping visuals tailored to your content and audience.