About
Behind the Inspiration
Inspire Design Studio was born from a simple yet powerful dream: to help small businesses thrive by turning their boldest ideas into realities. Since our founding in 2014, we’ve grown into a full-service design and marketing agency dedicated to creativity, strategy, and genuine partnership.
Our story began with Teresa Brandsted, a designer with a passion for clean, timeless aesthetics and a vision for inspiring others. Over the years, that passion has evolved into something much bigger—a commitment to supporting small businesses in building brands that captivate, connect, and create lasting impact.
We get it—running a small business can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’re here to be more than just a service provider; we’re your partner, your guide, and your biggest cheerleader. Whether it’s branding, website design, social media management, or marketing strategies, everything we create is rooted in understanding your goals and bringing your unique story to life.
At Inspire Design Studio, we don’t just design—we collaborate, strategize, and dream alongside you. Every step of the journey is fueled by our belief in the power of thoughtful design and actionable plans to spark real growth. Together, we’ll create something that not only inspires but drives your business forward.
Let’s build your success story—because your journey inspires us, too.
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Your Success is Our Mission.
At Inspire Design Studio, we’re dedicated to helping small businesses succeed and grow. We believe in the power of your ideas and are here to turn them into something meaningful. By combining creativity with strategy, we create plans that are not only inspiring but actionable, guiding you to connect with your audience and build long-term success. Our goal is to be a trusted partner who genuinely cares about your business, empowering you to take bold moves, achieve your vision, and make a lasting impact in your industry.
INNOVATION
QUALITY
COLLABORATION
INTEGRITY
LONG-TERM SUCCESS
FLEXIBILITY
Our Inspiring Team
Teresa Brandsted
FOUNDER + CEO
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Teresa graduated in 2011 from Alexandria Technical & Community College with a degree in Communication Art & Design. A two-time recipient of the Printing Industry Midwest (PIM) scholarship, she went on to work in the print, apparel, and promotional industries and has well over a decade of experience in graphic design, marketing, social media, and customer service. She prides herself on communication and attention to detail. Her hobbies include reading, fishing, and fine art.
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Strategic: People exceptionally talented in the Strategic theme create alternative ways to proceed. Faced with any given scenario, they can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues.
Input: People exceptionally talented in the Input theme have a need to collect and archive. They may accumulate information, ideas, artifacts or even relationships.
Futuristic: People exceptionally talented in the Futuristic theme are inspired by the future and what could be. They energize others with their visions of the future.
Relator: People exceptionally talented in the Relator theme enjoy close relationships with others. They find deep satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal.
Achiever: People exceptionally talented in the Achiever theme work hard and possess a great deal of stamina. They take immense satisfaction in being busy and productive.
Dominic Brandsted
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Empathy: People exceptionally talented in the Empathy theme can sense other people's feelings by imagining themselves in others' lives or situations.
Input: People exceptionally talented in the Input theme have a need to collect and archive. They may accumulate information, ideas, artifacts or even relationships.
Maximizer: People exceptionally talented in the Maximizer theme focus on strengths as a way to stimulate personal and group excellence. They seek to transform something strong into something superb.
Intellection: People exceptionally talented in the Intellection theme are characterized by their intellectual activity. They are introspective and appreciate intellectual discussions.
Learner: People exceptionally talented in the Learner theme have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve. The process of learning, rather than the outcome, excites them.
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WHY CHOOSE US
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Testimonials + Kind Words
“Having worked continuously with Inspire Design Studio since January 2022, I consider them an integral part of my team and know I would not have been able to reach the success I have achieved without their help.
Inspire Design Studio has assisted me with growing and scaling my multiple businesses with their proactive, organized, and dedicated approach. They take great pride in their work and go above and beyond to ensure excellent customer service and client satisfaction. They help me with numerous things, including social media planning and management, content creation, graphic design, website design, video editing, eCommerce setup and maintenance, branding and logo development, and marketing! Inspire Design Studio is responsive, accountable, and works with great integrity, helping eliminate my stress and overwhelm in marketing and design aspects—allowing me to focus on other areas of my businesses, which I absolutely love!
Teresa at Inspire Design Studio is an amazing and kind human being and I really enjoy working with her! I one hundred percent recommend Inspire Design Studio to anyone looking for marketing and design services!”
—Danae Branson, of Elite Design Assistants, NicheMavin, and Elite Scheduling Services
“Collaborating with Inspire Design Studio has been a highly productive partnership. Their expertise in graphic design and marketing has significantly elevated how we communicate and connect with our utility clients. They’ve delivered visually stunning newsletters that capture attention, and their approach to branding has helped us create a strong, consistent identity. The promotional materials they’ve designed have been a great way to engage clients, and the redesign of our website has greatly improved the user experience. Additionally, Inspire Design Studio has played a pivotal role in increasing our social media presence, providing fresh and engaging content that resonates with our followers. We are happy with our results and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for exceptional design work."
—Lois Croonquist, of STAR Energy Services LLC
“We partnered with Inspire Design Studio in the spring of 2024, and from the start, they completely transformed our marketing. Our business needed a full rebrand, and marketing had always been a struggle for us—especially after spending a lot with little to show for it. After past bad experiences, we were hesitant to trust another marketing team but Inspire Design Studio made the entire process straightforward and clear. I only regret not reaching out sooner.
What sets Inspire Design Studio apart is their ability to manage our multi-trade business under one roof. We work in several areas, and they’ve created cohesive content and strategies that showcase everything we do in a unified way. As construction guys, we can be tough to work with, but with Inspire Design Studio, my feedback has always been heard and respected. Teresa and her team really listen, and they deliver every time.
A big takeaway for us has been learning that social media isn’t just about posting finished work—it’s about sharing the full story, the ups and the downs. Teresa showed us that people want to see the unpolished, real moments behind the scenes too.
Thanks to Inspire Design Studio, we no longer worry about how to showcase our work. Now, our biggest challenge is remembering to take photos, so we actually have enough content to post!
I recommend Inspire Design Studio to anyone who will listen. We constantly get compliments on the ads and content they create for us, and I always tell people the same thing: give Inspire Design Studio a call, share your vision, and let them handle the rest. You won’t regret it!”
—Cole Tvrdik, of RoCo Spray Foam Insulation
“STAR Energy Services has worked with Inspire Design Studio since 2016 when we first contracted for design of a quarterly newsletter. We’re currently in our seventh year of both print and electronic newsletters that reach clients across the Midwest. We have received compliments too numerous to count on the publication and Inspire Design Studio does a stellar job creating a design that is functional and appealing with each edition. They are very responsive to our needs and requests, and we have transitioned our website development and updates to Inspire Design Studio as well. We trust them to handle all of our graphic design requests—whether large or small—knowing each request is handled as unique and important. The product we receive is of high quality, meeting and exceeding expectations! In addition, Inspire Design Studio also manages STAR’s social media presence and has created a content schedule to increase engagement and meet social media goals. They have taken the time to learn about our business and they understand the unique market we strive to target.
Inspire Design Studio’s vast experience allows them to offer solutions and creative pathways to meet our goals. I am grateful for their contributions, insights, and vision for our company over the years and am excited to continue the relationship into the future."
—Danielle Meinert, of STAR Energy Services LLC
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