Gina Saldana, Creative & Art Director

Brand and web
systems built to
grow with you

Brand strategy, identity design, web development, and automation for business owners ready to scale on a strong foundation.

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Everything your brand needs,
in one place

Brand identity and
messaging design

The strong foundation everything else is built on.

Logo, color, type, and the rules for using them, so you have the same clear look, feel, and voice across your business.

Website design and development

The engine that works and grows with you.

Custom built with only what you need, so the site stays fast as you add to it.

AI automation and
growth systems

The Digital Architect Method.

CRM, lead capture, and AI profitability tools wired to your business goals, not bolted on. Old manual systems get replaced with flexible digital ones.

Every build considers technical SEO, GEO, WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility, mobile-first responsive design, Core Web Vitals, semantic HTML, structured data, security, analytics, privacy and conversion tracking. AI and automation are added where they create real value.

How the work
gets done

I'm Gina Saldana, Creative & Art Director. Nearly 20 years in brand strategy, design systems and art direction, amplified by AI.

Hands on end to end: concepting, design systems, mockups, dev handoff, print production, trade show builds on site.

I embed with dev and marketing teams, agile or waterfall. I write user stories, run sprints, and deliver on deadline.

Strategy, identity, voice and visuals in sync.

One system so everything you put out reads as the same company.

Content, UX, design, tech and SEO supporting each other.

One stack, so content, UX, design, tech, and SEO pull the same direction.

Marketing, customer experience, workflows and tools connected.

The systems behind the brand talk to each other, so nothing gets rekeyed.

Automation where it removes repetitive work.

AI moves faster. Judgment still decides.

Selected work

Read the case studies
Brand kit and site across devices
1 of 12
Rammun Foundation
Brand, web, print and social
Brand kit and site across devices
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2023 ESG report, printed cover
1 of 8
Liquidity Services
Brand system, reports and events
2023 ESG report, printed cover
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Logo, stationery and print identity
1 of 5
Arizona Muslim Alliance
Identity, design system and campaigns
Logo, stationery and print identity
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Real work, real results

Three brands that outgrew what they started on. Here's what changed.

BrandBuild

Rammun Foundation

$1.2M
raised in year one, organic social only

Built the brand and the systems behind it, from identity to website, e-commerce, and fundraising, plus the workflows a four-person team needed to run it all.

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BrandSystems

Liquidity Services

17 → 2
days to turn a campaign around

Rebuilt the brand architecture for a parent company and its retail, industrial, and government marketplaces, then moved the creative team onto agile workflows.

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BrandBuildGrow

Arizona Muslim Alliance

30+
member organizations under one brand

Refreshed the logo identity and delivered brand guidelines, then led design on a full site rebuild: Figma design, custom React and Tailwind development, donation campaign copy, and post-launch automation.

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What clients say

From the owners and teams I built it with.

"A master of her craft, with an eye for detail and an encyclopedic knowledge of design theory."
Andrea U., Liquidity Services
"Her strategic approach ensures every output is visually compelling and aligned with business goals."
Beata P., Liquidity Services
"She moves from concept to reality with ease and flair, and delivers on time in every medium."
Robyn K.F., Liquidity Services
"Spectacular at creating a simple, powerful brand effect, and well versed in the SEO that makes it findable."
Jessica K., Client

Straightforward pricing

Start with the work you need. Add support once it's live.

Branding & Website

$3,500 starting

A full package to launch or refresh your brand and get it live online.

Brand identity or refresh
Full website, e-commerce available
SEO and GEO basics built in

Ongoing Support

$500/mo starting

For after launch. Keep the system current as your business grows.

Site updates and tech support
Automation, CRM, and tool consolidation
New brand collateral and templates

Questions people ask

How long does a brand and website project take?

Most run six to ten weeks. Brand foundations take about two, the site build another three to four, and the rest depends on how many pages and systems you need.

How much does a new website cost?

Branding and website packages start at $3,500. SEO and GEO basics are included, so you are not paying for that separately later.

I already have a WordPress site. Do I need to start over?

Every project starts with an audit. Most often a custom build on current tech is faster to launch and cheaper to keep.

Do you build online stores?

Yes, and I can also work with the platform you are already on: Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Squarespace Commerce, or a custom headless build.

Will AI replace the person working on my brand?

No. AI speeds up my process, but it still needs my judgment to direct the work and review the final product before delivery.

What happens after my site launches?

You get the hand-off and you own the final product. Most clients keep me on a retainer for maintenance and enhancements, starting at $500 a month, with unused hours rolling over. Some clients bank those hours toward a larger enhancement later.

Gina Saldana, founder of Red Pen Creative, in the Arizona desert at sunset

Ready to move forward?

Let's talk about your brand and site.

Book a 30 minute call, no commitment. Tell me what you're stuck on, and we'll find a clear next step. With Red Pen or another path, you'll leave with something useful.

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