Celebrating 20 years of lightbulb moments, partnering, selling and growing! 2004 – 2020 Immix Studio 2004 – 2011 Pat’s Computer Rescue & PCR Business Systems 2004 – 2006 Rubber City Clothing Co. 2009 – 2022 Lovely Somethings & Troop Lovely Somethings 2017 – 2022 Akron Foodie 2017 – 2022 Akron Candle Company 2021 – present Liz Scott Design(s)
Liz Scott Designs
creative consultancy based in Bath, Ohio
Principal/Creative Director (2021-)
Louie Awards
greeting card association’s national awards honoring the best cards of the year
Judge (2021)
The Learning Agenda
education consultancy committed to expanding equitable learning opportunities within and outside of schools Contract: Senior Marketing & Design Consultant (2021-)
Troop Lovely Somethings
community based on the loveliness of a little shop (see 2014)
Shindigs (2021-2022)
Subscription Boxes (2020)
Socials & Workshops (2019)
Akron Candle Company
co-founded this amazing Akron-centric candle line
Marketing Director and Wholesale Coordinator (2017-2022)
Akron Foodie
instagram feed turned blog about the Akron food scene
Content Creator (2017-2022)
Arty Party Akron
fundraiser benefiting Summit County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
Event Committee and Designer (2015 & 2016)
Lovely Somethings
modern paper boutique in bath, ohio
Studly Somethings (2017); Boxed (2018); Treats (2019)
Workshops (2016-2019) in the Loft (2018-2019)
Brick and Mortar Storefront (2014-2019)
Clambake and Auction
fundraiser benefiting Conservancy for CVNP’s Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center
Event Committee and Designer (2012 – 2014)
Child Guidance and Family Solutions
non-profit agency for mental, emotional and behavioral health services
Growing Up Akron Fundraiser – Honorary Chair (2016)
Growing Up Akron Fundraiser – Co-Chair and Designer (2010-2013)
Trustee (2009-2014)
Lovely Somethings Weddings
bespoke luxe wedding paper goods
Wedding Invitations and Day-Of Wedding Paper (2009-2020)
First Night Akron
new year’s eve celebration in downtown Akron
Commissioned Featured Artist (2009)
Akron Garden Club
Akron’s oldest garden club founded at Stan Hywet in 1924 by Gertrude Seiberling
Member (2007-2023)
PCR Business Systems
small business IT support in West Akron, Ohio
Sold Shares (2011)
Co-founder and Designer (2006-2011)
Women’s History Project of the Akron Area
organization committed to strengthening woman-focused education, honoring women who have worked to improve the quality of life for others
Women of the Year Award Recipient – Woman to Watch (2006)
Summit Artspace/Akron Area Arts Alliance
non-profit art gallery in downtown Akron, Ohio
Executive Director Search Committee (2012)
Advisory Committee and Designer (2006 – 2013)
Arts Alive! Awards Recipient – Emerging Artist (2005)
Rubber City Clothing
pioneering Akron-centric clothing line
Sold Company (2006)
Co-founder and Designer (2004-2006)
Pat’s Computer Rescue
local IT support business in Hudson, Ohio
Sold Shares (2011)
Co-founder and Designer (2004-2011)
Immix Studio
design and technology firm in Akron, Ohio
Sole Owner and Designer (2011-2020)
Co-Founder and Designer (2004-2011)
Kent State University
attended the main campus in Kent, Ohio
School of Visual Communication Design
Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design (1999-2002)
Minor : Marketing
Don Drumm Studios & Gallery
internationally recognized fine craft gallery
Marketing Director (2020-2021), Art Director (2014-2020),
Graphic Designer (2003-2013), Graphic Design Intern (2002),
Sales (1999-2002)
Ohio University
attended the main campus in Athens, Ohio
Scripps College of Visual Communication
Major : Photojournalism (1998-1999)
Akron Public Schools
public schools in West Akron, Ohio
Firestone High School (1994-1998)
Litchfield Middle School (1992-1994)
Fairlawn Elementary School (1985-1992)
Born
St. Thomas Hospital, Akron
Liz Scott is a creative consultant and entrepreneur
born, raised and residing in Akron, Ohio. Her areas of expertise include brand development, retail strategy, social media management and graphic design.
Liz leapt into entrepreneurship in 2004, when she founded Immix Studio, her corporate graphic design company, where she would work with some of the area’s favorite institutions, like Swensons, Don Drumm Studios & Gallery, Acme Fresh Market, The Ohio State University and the Cleveland Clinic. That same year she also co-founded Rubber City Clothing.
In 2009, Liz developed Lovely Somethings, which began as the wedding invitation branch of the studio. By 2014, her love for all things paper lead to the brand’s award winning brick-and-mortar storefront, located in Bath, Ohio. After celebrating 5 years of success and stunning paper, Liz shuttered the Lovely Somethings storefront at the end of 2019. The closing of the shop and the onset of the pandemic brought on many pivots: she retired from weddings; began Troop Lovely Somethings curated subscriptions; and at the end of 2020, after 16 years, Liz closed the Immix chapter.
Starting fresh in 2021, Liz Scott Design(s) was launched and encompasses all the values and creativity that have made Liz’s previous businesses so impactful in her community. Through intentional designs and purposeful messaging, LSD is committed to maintaining authenticity when it comes to branding and business strategy. As someone who has created and refined many brands, Liz knows the most important part of being successful is creating something that effortlessly represents you.
Liz Scott Designs is committed to supporting historically marginalized individuals and organizations through our ‘Greater Good Design‘ initiative. We have experienced and witnessed both the personal and professional struggles from systemic oppression. Here at LSD, we roll up our sleeves in order to give others much needed breaks, by helping clients plan new paths to success through strong design and inventive strategies. Learn more about the organizations we regularly support >
When Liz isn’t meeting with clients or planning her next adventure (her favorite thing to talk about), you can find her elbows deep in whatever new home project she has dreamed up; or out scouting the best restaurants in the world with her husband, Blair; and always snuggling with their dogs, Quinn, a soft-coated Wheaten Terrier, and Piper, a silver Lab, at home in Bath, Ohio.
Liz and Michelle aren’t just frequent collaborators, they are cousins. Their creative minds converge to bring a plethora of innovative ideas, and Michelle takes those sparks and runs with them through Liz Scott Designs marketing services and her Felder & Co. event planning. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Michelle has extensive experience, running the gamut from presidential political campaigns to local non-profit startup launches. To learn more about Michelle, visit Felder & Co. >
With a long, diverse portfolio, Tim is our resident word nerd. From Capitol Hill to Chicago—and now Charleston, South Caroline—his experience includes political PR/comms, renewable-energy advocacy and national ads/marketing. Tim has a preternatural knack for telling brand stories of all shapes and sizes. If you have something to say, Tim will know how to say it with style, substance, brevity and most of all… impact.
Lauren has a passion for elevating the voices and visions of brands through thoughtful writing and strategic marketing tactics. She has been collaborating with Liz since 2018 and has a background in non-profit, B2B, B2C and corporate Marketing Communications. Lauren lives in Akron, Ohio, with her husband and two Corgis.
45 for me two days ago, valentines yesterday, and in two days Blair is 40, and almost done with everyday akron, phew! It goes from Feb 1 to March 1 in a FLASH for us.
It’s a long one, SHOCKING! What’s the old story about the shoemaker’s kids? Well as a designer/marketer, I let last year pass without mention of this, beyond putting a post-it note on one of my computer monitors: 20 YRS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP! All my life I’ve been rooting for and been the little guy…
Graduating amid the .com bubble burst, and applying for a million ENTRY-level graphic design jobs, that somehow all required 1-3 years experience, I didn’t know what I was going to do, as all I wanted to do was leave Akron. It was different then, I was different then.
Gratefully though, I had my job at @dondrummstudios, where I went from sales girl, to Don creating the first and only graphic design Internship for me, to their Graphic Designer/Art Director/Marketing Director over the the next 22 years.
But ideas never stop in this wild brain of mine, and thankfully I had two wonderful friends that were feeling drawn to do something more, too, and the “let’s do it” business ball started rolling.
I founded or co-founded: 〰️ 2004 - 2020 : Immix Studio [graphic design + IT (closed to start LSD)] 〰️ 2004 - 2011 : Pat’s Computer Rescue and PCR Business Systems (at home + commercial computer support (sold my shares)] 〰️ 2004 - 2006 : Rubber City Clothing Co. [Akron-centric apparel (sold the company, and it’s changed hands many times since, still kicking!)] 〰️ 2009 - 2022 : Lovely Somethings and Troop Lovely Somethings [invitations, the storefront, then subscription boxes during the pandemic (the shop 2014-2019)] 〰️ 2017 - 2022 : Akron Foodie (turned it over to my wonderful friend @akronmomandkids who is still creating with it today); 〰️2017 - 2022 : Akron Candle Company (we gave this to the wonderful Kaley of @urbnbuzz); and now, 〰️ 2021 - present : Liz Scott Designs
CONTINUED IN COMMENTS BELOW…
COUNTDOWN: 46 days until spring. Punxsutawney Phil and the calendar seem to agree, spring is spring. This melt made me hopeful that it would be sooner, but 46 days sounds way better than 6 weeks, right?! I think I need to recreate this look from our front steps circa 2021, this year. Maybe I will FINALLY do that lasagna layering of bulbs for our big pots, if I can get bulbs in before it freezes again, if said dirts in the pots is actually thawed, if it’s not too late for that?! To google I go…
#lovelysomethingsathome
TODAY WAS A DAY! A mess of a day!
In a world of so much uncertainty, I keep reminding myself of the words I read from Kamala Harris after the election:
“There is an old adage: Only when it is dark enough can you see the stars. I know many young people feel like we are entering a dark time. For the benefit of us all, I hope that is not the case. But, America, if it is: Let us fill the sky with the light if a billion brilliant stars.”
Since I read that, I felt compelled to try and paint that sky. Finally, on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. day, I sat down and picked up my oils. Oils are not a quick process, so for a few nights, I added layers, and sat and thought, trying to shed the days news from myself.
If only it were that easy. While I have a strike against me, as I am a woman, I am not marginalized to the extent that many I know and love are. My husband is Black, my family is Black. Many of family of friends represent the LGBTQIA+ community, of which we whole-heartedly support, many of my education-based clients had to stop working today, ICE was surrounding the elementary school at the end of the block from where we used to live in North Hill, and I’m afraid for all! I don’t know what to do. Keep trying to be a star...
This is my tiny attempt to do a tiny thing. I will be donating ALL proceeds from the sales of this sticker to:
* Southern Poverty Law Center ($1) +
* Marsha P. Johnson Institute ($1) +
* International Institute of Akron ($1) +
* The Nightlight ($1) +
* Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center ($1)
I implore you to learn more about these groups, and spread the word.
4” Circle Sticker - thick, durable vinyl
Designed by Liz Scott Designs
Will you be a star?
Order at LizScottDesigns.com
Well, Blair and I have decided to start traveling for the holidays, and leaning into what makes us happiest. Not sure when I’ll be all-out decorating again, but I did so enjoy the quiet nights of decorating our 10 trees this year, 11 if you count the 20’ tall one outside! Here are a few of them, including my new floral tree in our living room, a new dog tree in the guest room, a new DIY craft tree in the basement, alongside some of our classics, like the disco/rock tree, the skinny delft tree, our @akronchildrens grinch tree, and it always fun adding the year’s adventure ornaments to the travel tree.
And since I went on vacation right after the holidays, I’m still dismantling. And if it ever thaws again maybe our driveway will return to its non-candy cane ways 🤞
#lovelysomethingsathome #tistheseason #christmastreedecorating
Truer words. Last year, next year - make it what you want. I hope for joy and peace for all of you in 2025 ✨
Art by: @oliviaherrickdesign, shared by my friends @ladyfingersletterpress
We hope you had a VERY Merry Christmas today and start to Hanukkah! Blair chose the photo for our cards this year, so I surprised him with it enlarged/framed, and we took great joy in the little touches, like the brass plaque, and the personal message in the envelope attached to the back. Thank you, @framebridge for making not one but two of my gifts special this year, and to @minted for coming through with the perfect design so that I could focus on my clients’ designs.
Putting it out into the universe…NEXT YEAR I’m hosting a Gingerbread House Decorating Party, a la @christopherspitzmiller and @jordanferney.
🍬🍭 🍬 Who wants to come? Let me know if I should add you to the list…
Cheers to friends, felt, and snacks. We had a great time @sabertooth_public_art’s studio inside @bounce_hub tonight making fun felt ornaments, downing some wine and catching up. Big thanks to @hillaryoravec for buying this night at the @summitcountycasa silent auction., and to the wonderful ladies of Sabertooth and their amazing #paintcanchristmastree! And as you’re doing your end of year giving, add CASA to the top of your list.
‘Tis the Season to be RIDICULOUS 🌟Yet another product of @joy_tcb and I swapping IG reels. We got crafty a couple of weeks ago and made these wacky hats in anticipation of @vswaggz and @derseders annual Holiday Party ❄️ Joy got most of the supplies from @dollartree. The trees already had tinsel on them - prob to be used as a centerpiece or on the mantel but we clearly had other ideas. We beefed them up with more tinsel and then hot glued bits and bobs, and of course had to have tree toppers: from ribbon, to poinsettias, to a disco ball (stolen from my music tree), to my fave gold star that she got @target. The inspiration reel that we saw had one of the trees covered in fake hair, a la beehive. I was tempted but fell down a rabbit hole on Amazon and got overwhelmed in the world of extensions. Fast forward to last night, we went over to Joys to put them on, hers was secure enough with two mini butterfly clips. Mine…well, had the same two clips a million Bobby pins and still wasn’t stable (don’t read anything into that, 😉) so Joy had the idea to add the ribbon - perfect. And because they were so tall we could fit into the car and walked the couple of blocks to the party. A few brave souls wore the other two a couple of moments each throughout the party. Go be…RIDICULOUS! God, it made it all so much fun!!!!
PS - My shirt (and the green velvet pants you don’t see) are rented from @nuuly, let me know if you want a $30 off discount code (I get $10 credit) - it’s truly made holiday party looks a breeze! And coat is from our friends @benchpressed in Minnesota - find all sorts of amazingness on their website for the holidays!
Tis the Season…of Burgundy. I feel like I talk about this a lot, the pull towards a certain color. And right now, it’s this hue that I used to think of tragically late 80s/90s decor with hunter green, and shiny brass. Welp, now our basement is burgundy, and we have a hunter guest room, and plenty of brass throughout, though not shiny. ❓Tell me below, what color are you currently crushing on?
Turkey Day Recap 🦃 We moved things down to our still-in-process basement craft/game room. It was the perfect space to create one giant table using folding tables, lots of tablecloths and the inspiration for it all, @johnderiancompany Asparagus Candles for @target. Blair’s smoked turkey was incredible, we laughed, we ate, and Michelle figured out the corkscrew that we brought back from Paris. I had more fun leading up to it too, including making the ceramic place cards, thanks @instagram for the tutorial! One downside, our house is technically 6 floors high, so from the kitchen to the basement, you have to go down two flights, there was LOTS of carrying, and after dancing my ass of at Thursdays the night before, my legs were def not thrilled with me. So every time I heard “we need more salt”, etc. the little people inside my legs that were trying to keep me upright were screaming… but it was all worth it, for the night before AND Thanksgiving. I’m so very grateful for the lives that Blair and I have built together and for all of our family and friends 💗 Thank you, friends!
What a night! To be clear, what a 2 hours! Dancing like it was 20 years ago, but husband picked us up at 10, very not like 20 years ago. Such an amazing night with these people that I am insanely grateful for, and the same thrill of 20 years ago, running into others that you love, hey @meltobes5 😘 Happy Thanksgiving, all 🦃 @mrzubsdeli
‘Tis the Season…for mail! After addressing and stamping thousands upon thousands of wedding invitations in my Lovely Somethings era, I discovered a handy little trick that I utilize every year for Christmas cards to speed things up and keep things looking good! 🌟 Turn your envelopes sideways so that they are vertical/portrait, so that you can use the bottom corners as guides when applying your stamps. You can then eyeball it with the two sides and corner viewable, holding the stamp above to line it up, then lay it down to apply, no more twisting and turning or “does this look straight?” #christmascards #postagetip
You’ve Got Mail, Always 💌
A perennial fave of mine, it was so special to watch with friends, including my own shop girl, @hellolaurenbrady! We had INCREDIBLE snacks - you’re going to go insane over the Jarcuterie, and I hope the pencils make you smile. Go read the full blog post (link in bio) where you can get all of the recipes on one page without clicking, plus you can download jar labels that I designed and a cocktail sign - make your guests make their own cocktails, so you can enjoy, too!
RECIPES: - Jarcuterie - Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip - Pumpkin Spice Popcorn
- Pencil Cookies
- Easy Peanut Butter Fudge
- F-O-X Fireside Cocktail
DOWNLOADS:
- Jar Labels
- Cocktail Sign
SPECIAL SHOUT OUTS: @lideylikes @inagarten
@schultz_connie
jeffreyfulvimari
@megryan
@delish
@dechecospizzeria @vswaggz
@joysakronkitchen
Plus, shop for your supplies, all from your phone.
Party Arty! @lizscottdesigns #letlizhelp
#youvegotmail #noraephron #megryan #tomhanks
When one of your best friends nabs her DREAM job, her own neuro-science lab (even if it means she moved Canada), you immediately say YES when asked to design branding for said new lab. Over the years, I’ve always pushed @emilyoby to tell me more about the work she does - you guys it’s so fascinating, for example some of it was done with the goal of helping stroke patients move limbs again - so us doing this work as a team I learned so much.,.but in Liz language, like the beauty of the brainwaves feedback reports. I’ll share the end product very soon; as I didn’t remember to make this post until we wrapped up the designs. Congrats Emma, endlessly and always proud of you 💙 #dremilyoby #theobylab @queensuniversity 🇨🇦