Hi, I'm Emily!
I'm an independent graphic designer and passion project
enthusiast.
Since 2013, I’ve been building micro-businesses online, and I always seem to have a new project or hobby up my sleeve. Currently, I'm on a mission to grow my Tiny Business Empire from pocket change into my full-time income!
I also write a newsletter about creative side quests and small-scale entrepreneurship on Substack called
Extracurricular Pursuits.
Let's chat! hello@emilyannhill.com
A collection of passion projects, creative ventures and entrepreneurial experiments.
E-Commerce Shops
Niche online shops that I've built entirely from scratch, designing the branding, websites, and all of the products.
The Calendar Project: 2027 Edition
Coffee Stories from around the world
Twelve months of hand-drawn illustrations with a personal story behind each one, inspired by the different coffee cultures I've experienced around the world.
Plus plenty of space to keep track of your year!
Shipping Begins November 30
A Few of My Other Favorite Things
Personal favorite items handpicked from the shelves of my shops, plus a few special goodies that you can't find anywhere else!
Pike Place Market Neon Poster
From Backstory Map Co.
Book Club Dropout Tote Bag
From Totebrag
2027 Mosaic Wall Calendar
From Tidy Plans
Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Join my Monthly Mail Club
A special piece of snail mail filled with artwork and other fun goodies, sent straight to your mailbox each month.
Launching Soon!
Personal essays about my creative side quests, the occasional unexpected detour, and my pursuit of a happy, meaningful life.
Read My Writing
Recent Posts:
How to Become Independently Wealthy
August 7, 2026
Issue #58: Sugar daddies need not apply.
Read Essay →
Warning: Some Assembly Required
March 11, 2026
Issue #57: An Amtrak ticket, $14, and the most literal lightbulb moment imaginable.
Read Essay →
Allow Me to Re-Introduce Myself
February 16, 2026
Issue #56: Excuse the cobwebs, I’ve been busy building my empire.
Read Essay →
Neon Safari
Art prints inspired by the glow of the neon signs in my favorite cities.
Available at Backstory Map Co.
Follow the Light
The Vector Vault
Long-lost logos, stray sketches, and other random design treasures collected over the years. Some for clients, some just for fun.
Open the Vault
Hand-Illustrated Fonts
First sketched on paper and later turned into usable type, these original fonts are full of personality and intentional imperfections.
Visit My Shops
Check out my other online shops, where various creative ideas and obsessions have evolved into full-blown businesses.