About

Hello! My name is Rachel, and I'm the head of this here operation. In fact, I'm the whole operation! I have been designing and creating for as long as I can remember. When I was little, I was never without a crayon or marker in my hand. Continuing through school, I took art classes and created t-shirts and set designs for dances in high school.  I knew I wanted to major in a design field, and I graduated with a degree in Interior Design and another in Business Administration at Auburn University. While in school, I learned how to use Adobe Creative Suite, and it ignited a desire to do graphic design. I moved to Birmingham for an internship and remained here after graduation. Still having a major interest in graphic design, I started Herring Design Co. to design custom invitations for people. The business slowly grew by word of mouth, and so did the products I offer! I love graphic design, so I continued beyond invitations to create stationery, prints, and promotional work. In addition to graphic design work, I have introduced different mediums into my online shop.  I began creating string art and barnwood bamas in my carport and front yard (where I still am making them today). I also dabble in painting, where I specialize in pet paintings. I have been in a couple of art shows here in Birmingham, and I truly enjoy sharing the pieces I've made. 

On top of all that, I really enjoy transforming furniture and other thrift store finds for my house here in Birmingham. You can follow that journey on my blog, I like what I'm Herring. 

You can usually find me camped out on my computer doing design work, or in the yard spray painting the latest decor item I've adopted for my house. Some might call me a hoarder of thrift store finds, but I'd say they're just jealous of my ability to find so many amazing items at low prices. 

Outside of design work, I spend my time rearing two lab mix pups, drinking good beer, and obsessively following SEC football. Want to know more? Fill out the contact form below!