Amanda Allen

I’m a trauma-informed brand strategist and founder of Ember & Sage Media (formerly AMA Designs & Productions), where I help overlooked entrepreneurs build accessible, investor-ready identities rooted in clarity, never hustle culture.

I’m Amanda M. Allen—multimedia designer, photographer, and founder of Ember & Sage Media (formerly AMA Designs & Productions). With an A.A.S. in Visual Communications and Adobe certifications in Illustrator and Photoshop, I’ve spent the last decade turning complex ideas into clear, inclusive visuals.

My path runs from leading production art for music-festival posters and vehicle wraps at The Shop Co. to steering marketing strategy at Frankston Packaging, where I honed data-driven storytelling and brand growth. Since 2021 I’ve freelanced under AMA Designs & Productions, delivering end-to-end branding: identity systems, websites, social-media kits, and print collateral. My experience at Frankston Packaging recalibrated my priorities; now every deliverable is built on WCAG-level accessibility and trauma-informed empathy, guided by a sharper, strategy-first vision.

I thrive on advocacy-first design—pairing curiosity with critical thinking so clients can scale without sacrificing values. Now operating under the new brand Ember & Sage Media, I’m focused on securing a $25 K pre-seed round, expanding my studio with its first contractor, and proving that ethical, accessibility-driven branding isn’t just possible—it’s profitable.

Ember & Sage Media is a branding agency built with neurodivergence at its core. I help local service businesses build credibility with an accessible brand from day one. When brands meet today's standards before decision time, they reduce overwhelm and earn trust.