With 20 years of expertise we know what it takes to develop and nurture a memorable brand.

Our Story

Jill Nelson launched Pinwheel Creative in 2017. Before taking the big leap to work for herself, Jill gathered marketing experience at a global hotel corporation, a community nonprofit, a tech startup, and a handful of small businesses. Suffice to say, she’s built marketing plans of all shapes and sizes. With a knack for graphic design and storytelling, Jill's creativity inspired her to start consulting. As a seasoned professional she helps small businesses and nonprofits dive deeper into their communication strategies.

What’s in a name?

When we branded our business we wanted a name that would be playful and express joy, because that’s how we want clients to feel when they work with us. We landed on “Pinwheel” because it is a playful symbol that is breezy and cheerful. For us, the design process is always joyful, and if we can generate ideas together and spark joy, even better!

More than Creativity

Think of us an extension of your team—someone to bounce ideas off of or a buddy to brainstorm with. In addition to bringing fresh ideas to your table, we provide marketing insight and project management.

Say Hello

“Working with Jill has been a breath of fresh air. She is diligent and organized with a wonderful sense of design. Our brand would not be where it is without her. Could not recommend her more emphatically.”

Nick Halmos, Cruz Hemp
“Jill is a truly gifted graphic designer. She patiently listened to my blabbering, and somehow turned it into an exquisite logo for my educational therapy practice. She is knowledgeable, innovative, and so easy to work with.”

Heather Sommerville, Steps to Success Educational Therapy
"Jill built my website from scratch and I couldn't be happier with the logo, branding, display, and output. Jill continues to help with our marketing strategy which is growing my business. As a small business owner, it's nice to have an expert like Jill by our side to help with all the details."

Stefan Clemens, Soccer Days

With 20 years of expertise we know what it takes to develop and nurture a memorable brand.

More than Creativity

“Working with Jill has been a breath of fresh air. She is diligent and organized with a wonderful sense of design. Our brand would not be where it is without her. Could not recommend her more emphatically.”

“Jill is a truly gifted graphic designer. She patiently listened to my blabbering, and somehow turned it into an exquisite logo for my educational therapy practice. She is knowledgeable, innovative, and so easy to work with.”

"Jill built my website from scratch and I couldn't be happier with the logo, branding, display, and output. Jill continues to help with our marketing strategy which is growing my business. As a small business owner, it's nice to have an expert like Jill by our side to help with all the details."