It all started with a laptop and a one-way ticket to Europe.
Hi, I’m Elizabeth! I’m a Web & Architectural Designer and Business Mentor for Designers, Aspiring Architects, and Creative Entrepreneurs.
My passion? Building an online business that supports a lifestyle you love.
Ten years ago I quit my job, booked a one-way flight to Europe, and started to freelance online. Since then, I’ve turned my passion for architecture & design into a multiple six-figure design business.
It’s been an amazing journey, and I’m here to help you do the same.
DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?
- You are a designer, architecture student, or service-based entrepreneur who is craving more freedom, more income, and more flexibility, but you’re feeling completely overwhelmed?!
- You have big dreams for your future, but you have no idea how to turn your dreams into reality beyond vision boards and endless browsing on Google.
- You are passionate about design, architecture, interior design, or other creative fields, but you need help monetizing your passion, launching your business, honing your skill set, finding your purpose, or improving your mindset.
- You are READY to work smarter and start seeing real results from your efforts.
If you are saying “yes!” to any or all of those, you are in the right place.
My goal is to help you achieve your dreams of launching your own design business or pursuing a career in design on your own terms.
LET ME SHARE A LITTLE ABOUT MY JOURNEY AS A DESIGNER
If we haven’t met yet, I’m Elizabeth, an American designer currently living in Riga, Latvia with my husband and two children. I’m originally born and raised in the United States, and I’ve had a passion for architecture and design my entire life.
I studied architecture at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, where I earned a professional Bachelor of Architecture Degree with a focus on classical and traditional architecture. During my five years at Notre Dame, I studied abroad for a year in Rome, Italy. I fell in love with the European lifestyle, culture, architecture, and everything about the Italian Renaissance and ancient Roman architecture.
Let’s fast forward a bit…
While I’m professionally trained as an architect, I’m a self-taught online entrepreneur and business owner.
I’ve been making my entire income online since 2013.
No boss, no long commute, no 9-to-5 hustle.
The best part?
I get to spend each and every day working alongside my husband Dmitriy, designing and bringing projects to life.
Together we run a husband-and-wife design business. It has been one of the most rewarding experiences ever. I couldn’t imagine doing this with anyone else. We’ve been through all the highs and lows of starting a business from nothing.
We did it without knowing anything about finding clients, negotiating fees, or managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Although we made a lot of mistakes, we persevered and figured things out as we went along. Before we knew it, our business started growing.
We discovered how to make money online and work from anywhere while having complete control of our schedule.
Today we’ve expanded our original design business into TWO businesses!
DAESCI Design is our architectural services business where we help our clients design their homes, dive into real estate development, and showcase their ideas with 3D visualizations.
Studio Classica is a web & branding design studio where we help purpose-driven female entrepreneurs, coaches, and industry leaders scale their businesses with impactful, beautiful design to attract dream clients, elevate their online presence, and book out their offers while creating a lasting legacy in the world.
We’ve expanded from a team of 2 to a full-fledged design agency with a team of five amazing designers, and we’ve had the privilege of having worked with over 510+ exceptional clients from over 36+ countries around the world.
It is truly amazing.
I am constantly reminding myself how lucky I am to be able to do what I love.
Design and architecture is something I have been passionate about for as long as I can remember. (Side note – if you have ever thought about going into architecture, interior design, architectural history, or similar design fields, I want to tell you it is an incredible career path, but it is not for the faint of heart!)
I started my entrepreneurial journey because I wanted more freedom and flexibility. Maybe you can relate. It wasn’t easy in the beginning, but I want you to know it’s possible and 100% worth it.
I’m a big believer in doing what you love, following your dreams, and going after the impossible, and I want to help you do the same. This is why I started this online platform – for designers and creatives like you.
Let’s Connect!
Now that you know me a little better, I would love to get to know YOU!
I love connecting with fellow online creative entrepreneurs, designers, students, college grads, bloggers, and readers.
You can contact me, and let me know how I can help you!
The best way to stay in touch is to join my free email community! This online business journey requires like-minded people for tips, support, brainstorming, and more. Join me and other creatives for the journey by clicking here to subscribe!
I’m so glad you’re here in my community, and thanks for following along!
Happy Designing!
I CAN HELP YOU
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BLOG
You’ll discover actionable, practical articles to become a better designer, grow your online business, and make more money.
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YOUTUBE
On my Youtube channel, I create content that helps designers and aspiring architects thrive in the design world!
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RESOURCES
Are you an aspiring designer ready to pursue your passion and get your first clients? Learn how to become a freelancer designer.
