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Your brand should feel as good as it looks
Homecourt is a boutique branding and design studio built on the belief that the best brands don’t just represent your business…they feel unmistakably, completely like you.
The soul behind the brand
Hi, I’m Courtney, the founder and creative strategist of Homecourt. In 2017, I started my own studio, because after years of working as a designer for big box agencies, I was completely disillusioned by the lack of support for small business owners with big visions.
Nearly a decade later, I’m still doing this work. And nothing beats when a client opens their final brand files only to cry tears of joy because the things they’ve worked so hard for finally feels right to them.
All of those experiences have shaped how I believe in building projects now – with intention and sustainability at the center.
Nearly a decade later, I’m still doing this work. And nothing beats when a client opens their final brand files only to cry tears of joy because the things they’ve worked so hard for finally feels right to them.
All of those experiences have shaped how I believe in building projects now – with intention and sustainability at the center.
find me:
lakeside with Flossy (my non-negotiable break enforcer)
working my way through a novel I can’t wait to hype
or tracking down a new food obsession with my besties
a few things we know to be true:
real people bringing you real results
Meet your home team
Every project at Homecourt is supported by a handpicked team of specialists who bring exactly the right expertise to your brand. No random handoffs to mystery subcontractors here! You’ll work with a consistent, collaborative crew who cares about your brand as much as you do.
Founder + Creative Director
Courtney G.
Courtney is the creative mind behind the brands that look like you, sound like you, and connect with the right people. She brings strategy, design, and a whole lot of thoughtful questions together to turn your big-picture vision into a brand and website that feels like home.
The North Star Co-Founder
Elle R.
Elle is usually nerding out over brand voice and human psychology which makes her the ideal fit for a studio that prioritizes your words as much as your visuals. She’s the one who makes sure your brand doesn’t just look like you, it sounds like you, too!
SEO + Content Lead
Kristin O.
Kristin is the genius behind the right people actually finding you. She takes the beautiful brand we’ve built together and makes sure it shows up in search, stays consistent across channels, and keeps working to bring in new leads long after launch.
Web Lead
Alma M.
Alma is the reason your website gets to exist in the first place! She brings the technical chops and creative eye to make sure every page loads fast, functions beautifully, and works as hard as your brand deserves.
team creative + print lead
Amy S.
Amy S. is the one who makes sure your brand shows up consistently everywhere it lives from the screen to your brochures. She has a gift for translating big brand ideas into the kind of cohesive details that make people stop and pay attention.
office manager
Flossy
Flossy is in charge of distracting Courtney from her endless to-do list, demanding attention during client calls, and making sure she actually takes a lunch break. (Mostly just so I can walk her, but I appreciate her watching out for my mental health!)
WE’RE here TO SUPPORT YOU:
“The Homecourt team is a joy to work with. They are stellar humans, and just incredible creatives.”
GET TO KNOW US
Things we currently love
the bibliophile oracle deck
> BUY IT HERE
COWBOY CARTER
(STILL OBSESSSSED)
> LISTEN HERE
WORDY & WILD BOOK SUBSCRIPTION
> GET IT HERE
THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
> BUY IT HERE
NEVER HAVE I EVER
> WATCH IT HERE
finch self-care app
(trust me on this one)
> DOWNLOAD IT HERE
what we do at Homecourt
A week in the life
A week in the life of a boutique design agency owner is anything but dull. There are never-ending emails to reply to, crises to be handled, a whole lot of project work to do…and, of course, a sprinkle of self-care to keep balanced.
Because the chaos, curveballs, client spirals, and the snacks (who could forget about the snacks?!) are all just part of the journey.
So here’s what a real week looks like inside my Brainerd Lakes-based design studio.
You business should feel like a place you want to come home to
If you’re tired of squeezing your business into someone else’s idea of success…you don’t have to keep doing it that way. Let’s create a brand that gives you room to be fully you and makes it easier for the right people to see the value in what you do.
Build something that feels good now and gives you room to grow
Attract dream clients with a brand that reflects you (finally)
Show up with more confidence and less second-guessing
nonprofits we support
Giving back is part of how we do business
Every quarter, Homecourt donates 2% of our profits to organizations doing meaningful work in areas we care deeply about.
our local libraries
Why we donate: Books offer adventure to everyone and we believe our community deserves access to that. No matter what.
lakes area food shelf
Why we donate: Community is everything and making sure our neighbors have what they need feels like the least we can do.
sketchbooks for kids
Why we donate: Creative tools can be genuinely healing and every child should have the opportunity to tap explore their creativity. (Bonus: Courtney went to school with the founder, so this one’s extra personal.)
while you're here...
A few things we love to recommend
A few of our favorite ways to find inspiration, stay connected, and figure out what deserves your energy next. Come explore, join the conversation, or find a little direction for wherever you are right now.
the 30-day focus quiz
If you’re suffering from Shiny Object Syndrome, our fun, free quiz will quickly help you let go of trying to do all the things, and find the one most important thing to focus on for the next 30 days!
design off the grid newsletter
The Design Off The Grid newsletter is where you’ll catch behind-the-scenes studio life, honest lessons from running a creative biz, and the things we can’t stop talking about. (Think: books, snacks, helpful tools, and cool things you need to know about!)
book club (coming soon)
Hey readers, we’d love to connect with you! Come be part of our Homecourt Book Hub where Courtney shares what’s reading and includes descriptions, discussion questions and reviews so you can read along, too!
