Visuals tell stories about your brand.
Make sure they say what you mean.
Our brains are wired to desire what I like to call “happy chemicals”.
We are drawn to visuals, including brands, because of how they speak to us on a subconscious level.

- Logos
- Lettering
- Marketing Collateral
- Websites
- Coffee Guzzling
Hi there.
I’m Liina, owner and creative director of Liina & Co.
I attribute my love for design and my drive to get-it-done to being raised by an artist-mom and a railroad equipment operator-dad.
Be creative. Work hard. Get it done.
I was born and raised in a small, hardworking mining town in northern Minnesota. After getting my BFA with concentration in Graphic Design next door in the dairy state of Wisconsin I made my new home in Minneapolis. I love this city filled with bikes, dogs, restaurants and a gazillion likeminded creative entrepreneurs following their passions.
I have 19 years of professional design experience in everything graphic design related. Since 2011 I’ve enjoyed partnering directly with my clients. I have the ability to find the heart and soul of a brand, while breaking down the branding process into an easy-to-grasp flow.
Whether it’s a totally new brand or a brand update, I’d love to help you.
So, who’s the “co?”
I do my most creative and most efficient work on my own. Creating in a quiet, peaceful environment is what makes me happiest. However, when more brains or hands are needed, I hire the right help. I have a select handful of other independent web developers, writers, and marketing strategists that are experts in their field that I work with when needed.
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“The details are not the details.
They make the design.”
— Charles Eames (1907–1978)
Allina Hospice Benefit Theme
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What the heck is a content management system?
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Almond Puff Pastry, anyone?
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Mug Shot
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Make me up, before we go-go…
My good friend, Holly, is a fantastic makeup artist. She has years of experience in professional makeup application, and a true love for her field. She is an artist, and like all artists, has a keen eye for detail. She notices everything. I have to admit, I often...