Being creative requires passion.

And, I’m an impassioned designer.

And, I’m an impassioned designer. I relish smart, thoughtful design. I find new ways to be creative and produce honest, conscientiously crafted work. 

I strive to be different.

And, to know what makes you tick, what motivates you, and, in the end, what will provide you with the outcome you’re seeking.

I have the ability to effect change.

I want to surpass conventional expectations and infuse my work with persuasive personality. Designs guaranteed to influence.

People like 
what I do:

Brian Bissell Morton Salt, Inc.

“Amanda has continued to elevate our design within Morton. The brand continues to show up in ways that are better than I have seen in my time here. That is true for what we have done externally, as well as internally.”

Kate Coffey Chocolate Twist

“{Amanda Mans} sent us several ideas for the Chocolate Twist identity. We had a very hard time choosing just one because each option was spot on. When we collectively decided on a logo and identity, {Amanda} developed the logo, packaging, signage and marketing materials with an eye toward cohesive messaging. Our products pop off the shelves because our brand identity is unique and clear. We receive frequent, consistent compliments on our marketing because it truly separates our brand from the many competitors. Not only is {Amanda} a creative powerhouse, {she} makes working with {her} easy and exciting. {She} delivers every time. And, more than any other vendor, {Amanda} anticipates my needs and has a solution to any issue that arise.”

Wendy Love Wendy Love Communications

I have retained Amanda Mans many, many times over the past 15 years on behalf of consumer packaged goods clients. Why? She makes me look good. Always! Amanda consistently produces memorable designs that bring brands to life. With every engagement, the level of strategic thought behind her work is stellar, and the creativity and execution are simply superb. Her designs never fail to deliver on client goals, effectively and beautifully. Beyond that, Amanda is a pleasure to work with as a creative partner – she’s professional, consultative, open minded and always willing to go the extra mile in half the time. I highly recommend {Amanda Mans} to any organization in need of creative, breakthrough design support.”

Joanne Lomanto Brooklyn Brittle

Thank you so much for making [my weekend]! I loved ALL of the designs you sent.”

Matt Claybour Classic Color

Amanda has a very loyal following of clients because she has a fabulous eye for design and an incredible work ethic.”

Jimmy Fox CES

Customer Engineering Services provides technical services to photo printers and self service kiosks, in big box stores nationwide. Amanda Mans has been instrumental in shepherding our organization’s brand. From creating our initial logo at start-up, to developing our current “look and feel” as a 700+ employee team, we count on Amanda to provide development and infrastructure consulting on an ongoing basis. We highly recommend her services.” 

I’ve enjoyed working with:

Abbott Laboratories
Active Souls
Alcon
Alzheimer’s Association
American Medical Association
American Medical Response
Amgen
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago® 
Anthem® IngenioRx
Astellas Pharma, Inc.
Baker Group
Bayer® U.S.
Big Sky Whitewater
Billings Clinic
Boehringer Ingelheim
Bogart Street Cannabis Company
Breathe Right® Nasal Strips
Breathe to Balance
Breyers® Ice Cream
Brooklyn Brittle
Burlington Realty
Buzz Company 
Campbell Soup Company®
Cane Star Premium Granulated Sugar
Caribou Coffee®
Chicago Sailing
Chocolate Twist
City of Crest Hill
Clean Fuel Partners
Coalition For Illinois’ Energy Future
Crooked River Design
Cryo Body Health
Customer Engineering Services
Degree® Antiperspirant
Dixon | James
Eek!
Eli Lilly and Company
Fechtel Beverage & Sales 
Florida Department of Citrus™
Folgers® Coffee
Fringe Design Studio 
Glaxosmithkline
Glunz Family Wineries
Green Giant® Frozen Vegetables
Guilty Pleasurez Cupcakes

Harley Davidson®
Hue Interiors
Invenergy LLC
Janssen Pharmaceuticals
Jerry Owen Strength & Conditioning
Johnson & Johnson
Kashi® Organic Products
Live Like John
Matter More Media
Mazola® Cooking Oil
McDonald’s®
Meridian Medical Technologies
Moment Health
Montana Fish Company
Morton Salt, Inc. 
Nielsen Massey
Northern Trust
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Northwood Contractors
Option Pit Method
Palermo Law Group
Pedigree® Food for Dogs
Pfizer
Pivot Photography
Point Z
Procter & Gamble
Ridgeline Capital Partners
Riverside Foods
Riverside Junior Woman’s Charity
Riverside Swim Club
Roche Pharmaceutical Company
Rumi Spice
Serafin & Associates
Scout Real Estate Partners
Sheekar Delights
Soigné Culinary Artistry
SOYJOY®
Splenda® Sweeteners
Stanley Black & Decker 
Valentine Austriaco & Bueschel, P.C.
Village Batch
Vision for Tomorrow Foundation
W. B. Olson, Inc.
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
Yoga’s Edge

Skills +
Capabilities:

Brainstorming Ideation
Brand Development
Client Communication
Concept Development
Copywriting
Creative Direction
Email Marketing
Mentoring + Training
Packaging Design

Photography + Styling Direction
Presentation Design
Print & Digital Collateral
Production
Project Management
Social Media Strategy
Signage + Environmental Graphics
UI / UX
Website Design