November 14, 2022 marks the fifteen-year anniversary since the 11.5 hour spinal fusion surgery I had to correct my severe scoliosis. Here’s a list of 15 accomplishments since then…

The warm-up to play volleyball in my high school gym class was one minute of push-ups followed by one minute of sit-ups. There was a strict rule that if any individual student stopped or wasn’t fully participating, everyone in the entire class had to start over…

The goal of Chronically Positive is to spread and foster a mindset of intentional positivity in a way that relates directly to the chronic illness population that is experiencing heightened stress as a result of increased health concerns…

Learn the secret behind creating a high-quality business card that you are proud to hand out, one that generates interest and business because of it's intention and strategy…

To provide some context and insight to some of our favorite logo projects, we are highlighting the 5W’s of each: who, what, when, why (this design), and where…

Lettering Works embraces the intersection of art and strategy. We’re known for our clean, vibrant, and art-forward aesthetic and wouldn’t want it any other way. We enjoyed working on a promotional piece for Pure Bliss Hair Studio in Peoria, Illinois because we got to get creative and simplify the message they were trying to convey.

Not everyone who knows me knows that I’ve had spinal surgery. It’s a pretty hidden disability despite the large scars that run down my spine and around my right rib cage. While it has had a tremendous impact on my life, I try to keep the focus on my successes and positives. I don’t want my scoliosis to define me, but I think it is important to honor the challenges I’ve overcome that have gotten me to where I am today.

Local creatives, Chelsie & Sarah, beautified West Main Street through creatively updating handwritten signage in local businesses’ storefronts and show the difference intentional design can make through professional photography.

In business, learning often happens by experience. Upon reflecting on being in business for three years, three key lessons stuck out to me. Realizations of the power of passion projects, the importance of working with people you like, and the fact that our time has value.

On Thursday, April 25th, Lettering Works celebrated three years in business with a special Anniversary Ribbon Cutting at The Nest Coworking in Peoria’s Warehouse District. The event had cake, snacks, a short presentation, special guests, the ribbon cutting itself, and a special live performance from local singer-songwriter duo Projekts.