Jakob & the Hound Creative

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Jakob & the Hound Creative

Helping small-to-medium-sized businesses create marketing and design that works. DM or email to get started!

From social graphics to flyers and presentations, I make your brand look professional and resonate with your audience.

05/07/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which felt like the right time to share this piece I created earlier this year for CAVS Day at LP High School.

CAVS—Cavaliers Activating Voices of Support—is all about encouraging conversations around mental health and making sure people know they’re not alone.

For the design, the goal was to keep things clear, bold, and easy to navigate—balancing school identity with sponsor visibility in a way that felt organized and intentional.

Grateful to have had the chance to contribute to something that supports a message like this.

Design can do a lot of things, but when it helps amplify something meaningful, it matters a little more.

05/06/2026

Why Jakob & the Hound?

A lot of my best work happens in my office, with my basset hound, Frankie, stretched out at my feet.

If you’ve ever been around a basset hound, you know—they’re a little stubborn, a little quirky, and completely themselves. But they’re also approachable, friendly, and hard not to like.

That balance stuck with me.

Jakob & the Hound is a reflection of that energy. Work that feels thoughtful and intentional, but still human. Creative that doesn’t try too hard to be something it’s not.

Still early, but it feels like the right place to build from.

04/30/2026

📌 BASIC → BETTER

Sometimes the difference isn’t the content — it’s the presentation.

This newsletter was created for a high school committee focused on building stronger relationships among staff and helping educators better connect with students.

The original version got the job done… but it felt a little basic, wasn’t very engaging, and didn’t quite stay on brand.

So we followed the scent and cleaned things up.

The updated design brings a more modern look, aligns with the school’s identity, and makes the content far more inviting to read.
✔️ More visually engaging
✔️ Better brand alignment
✔️ Designed with intention (and a good nose for detail 🐾)

Because when something looks better, people are more likely to stop, read, and engage.

No tricks — just better design.

04/05/2026

📣 Excited to finally share Jakob & the Hound!

I’ve spent years working in marketing, communications, and graphic design, and what I love most is bringing ideas to life visually and strategically—whether it’s a social post, a flyer, a banner, or a full campaign. Jakob & the Hound lets me do more of that work with small-to-medium-sized businesses, helping them tell their story and stand out—without the commitment of a full agency.

You might be wondering about the name:

“Jakob” reflects who I am—detail-oriented, creative, kind, and collaborative. I approach every project with care, making sure the work is distinctive and effective.

“The Hound” comes from my love of basset hounds, including my current boy, Frankie. Hounds are loyal, persistent, and curious—traits I bring to every creative challenge.

I’m thrilled to use this creative outlet to help businesses thrive while continuing my full-time career in marketing and communications. If you’re a small-to-medium-sized business looking to elevate your brand or need marketing and design support, I’d love to chat! DM or email me anytime.

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Utica, IL
61373

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https://jakobandthehound.com/

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