Design with Cultural Integrity—
Not Just Aesthetics
Create inclusive, ethical, and impactful designs that honour identity, not erase it.
Download the FREE Culturally Respectful Design Checklist Today!
Clients Seen In
Design is power—and with power comes responsibility.
In today’s diverse, digital-first world, your brand is more than a logo or colour palette—it’s a story.
And if you’re here, you already know that how we tell stories matters.
Whether you're building a brand, designing a website, developing a digital product, or crafting content for a diverse audience, this checklist gives you the clarity and confidence to create work that’s not just beautiful—but respectful, intentional, and deeply human.
What’s Inside the Culturally Respectful Design Checklist?
This free downloadable checklist is your go-to guide for embedding inclusive design practices and cultural sensitivity into every stage of your creative process.
You'll get actionable steps and reflection prompts across 5 key areas:
Cultural Awareness & Research
Understand the histories, contexts, and sacred meanings behind the design elements you’re using.
Community Engagement
Learn how to engage with the right voices early—so your design is shaped with the community, not just for them.
Co-Creation & Permission
Ensure you use cultural elements ethically, giving credit and seeking permission when necessary.
Inclusive & Cross-Cultural Design
Avoid tokenism and stereotypes by building work that’s representative, nuanced, and meaningful.
Accountability & Internal Reflection
Check your process, your privilege, and your practices with powerful questions that help you stay aligned.
Client Results!
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“I can’t believe how easy it was to complete what I had been procrastinating for over a year! Sam literally spoke my language! She knows both Squarespace and how to run a service-based business, so was all over how to market my business. She takes your vision and brings it to life! She was exceptional. Everything was amazing and perfect! I felt heard and validated. She has an amazing knowledge of marketing and how to generate sales through copywriting and websites. Her insight, energy and creativity to get it so perfect for you cannot be found in too many web designers. When you work as a solo entrepreneur it sometimes feels very lonely, but I felt like you were part of my business and totally invested in getting the website perfect. Sam, you listened to what I wanted and clearly understood my business needs. You certainly went the extra mile and for that, I am forever grateful.”
Maria Hayes, Pure Heart Wellness
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“Samantha is a true professional. I had never worked with a copywriter before, and working with Samantha is like a breath of fresh air! She’s an absolute wordsmith who is also creative with design. I have worked with Samantha on a couple of copywriting projects for my business, and hands down, she knows how to take what’s in my head and articulate it beautifully! She took her time to listen and understand my requirements and things about my audience. As a business owner, she understands time constraints, urgency and keeping on budget. I highly recommend Samantha for any copywriting, Squarespace, and design work.”
Payal Mistry, Emergent Home Loans
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“Samantha's been a dream to work with, and she built such an incredible website. Not only is my new website professional, but it also has warmth, brightness, and colour - which is exactly what I wanted! I don't have the skills to do what Samantha has done for me, and it would have taken me years to learn. 16th Ave Creative Studio has saved me so much time and money. Hands down, this is the best investment I have made in myself and my business!”
Kristin Horstman, Brighten Your Life Coaching
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“I highly recommend Samantha from 16th Ave Creative Studio. Her professional yet friendly service made for a pleasant experience in upgrading to a new Squarespace website. I am very happy with the finished product and felt heard and understood during our time working together. She delivered on her service promises and went the extra mile to ensure my satisfaction.”
Cindy Johnston, Soul Sobriety Coaching and Retreats
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“I spoke to a lot of writers before finding Samantha at 16th Ave Creative Studio. Out of all her competitors, she made me comfortable and confident to buy their services. I was just getting by in my business. My copy was messy and website wasn't user-friendly. Now it's great and has purpose. 16th Ave Creative Studio are amazing! They really care about me and my business and put in so much effort to make sure everything was perfect. I knew I was in the right place as soon as we had our first conversation.”
Drew Germyn, Localnode Solutions
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“Samantha has always been an absolute pleasure to work with. She has helped me with my email database, website, and blog writing. She is a highly skilled researcher and writer and is a great asset to any business. I highly recommend her!”
Nina Hargrave, Serene Body Health
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“16th Ave Creative Studio has made a huge impact on our business. Samantha has taken away stress, implemented processes that help everything run like clockwork, and she’s always up for a challenge! Nothing is too much trouble, and the quality of her work is exceptional.”
Pat M, Managing Director
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“Samantha is absolutely fantastic for our business needs. She is professional, quick to respond, in-depth in her research and most importantly - she cares about our business like it’s her own! Thank you, Samantha, for your ongoing support!”
Kamal Masum, Your Dentist Darwin
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“You captured our voice and knew exactly what we were trying to say. The copy is fantastic and I love the graphics you whipped up for us. Thanks so much for all your help. AMAZING!”
Anne, Executive Director
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“It saves us so much money each month outsourcing our content writing to 16th Ave Creative Studio. We don’t have to hire an extra staff member and the content just keeps coming! I love how Samantha writes and knows exactly what to say. She does a lot of research too, putting in extra facts and information that our readers love.”
Kathy, CEO
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“It was so easy working with Samantha! I was having great difficulty with writing content and creating beautiful documents. Her suggestions were great, and I love how she wrote on-point for my business and created a beautiful sales page and lead magnet. Highly recommend!”
Alena Cooke, Personal Stylist
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“As a start-up online business, I needed to navigate the ever-moving space of eComm. Sam provided tangible information and direction to get my business from conception to launch. Having come from a business that had marketing and analyst teams, I would normally have put forward a business plan and then had the team bring it to life. Sam provided these missing skillsets in my new business. She provided support in getting the business up and running and identified the required missing components to commence trading. 16th Ave Creative Studio offer an ongoing service to complement my business and are invested in continuing to support my business growth. I highly recommend 16th Ave Creative Studio. They're organised, give clear communication and are knowledgeable in eComm and business. Resist the urge to take on every role as an entrepreneur and work with 16th Ave Creative Studio!”
Vicki Freind, Founder, Bloom Lane Boutique
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“I have nothing but praise for Samantha and 16th Ave Creative Studio! I am so thankful to have found her and for what she’s done for my business. I’m actually shocked at the massive increase in enquiries and sales that working with a professional copywriter has had on my business. T hanks, Samantha! I highly recommend 16th Ave Creative Studio.”
Tiffany Williams, Entrepreneur
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“It used to be such a headache having to think about what to write every week for our social media, blogs, and emails. Having it all done for us is amazing and saves so much time. Plus we never forget anything as Sam always includes our specials and events in the planning. I’m so happy now! Highly recommend 16th Ave Creative Studio!”
Michelle, Entrepreneur
Who Is This Checklist For?
The Culturally Respectful Checklist helps women in business, creative leaders, designers, marketers, and organisations ensure that their projects are aligned with inclusive values and grounded in cultural respect.
Use it as a guide throughout your branding, website, content, or product development process.
You’ll love this checklist if you’re:
A female founder building a conscious brand
A creative, designer, or copywriter working with diverse clients
A marketer or strategist looking to elevate your work with cultural care
A changemaker who wants to align your business with inclusive values
IT’S time to move beyond aesthetics and into authenticity.
WHY YOU NEED the Culturally Respectful Design Checklist
Design is more than what people see—it’s how they feel.
This checklist will help you build design systems, brands, and communications that respect culture, honour identity, and create true connection.
You care about people—not just pixels
You want to avoid cultural appropriation, tokenism, and unintentional harm
You believe inclusive design isn’t optional—it’s essential
You want your work to uplift, not undermine, the voices and identities it touches
Design with Cultural Integrity—
Not Just Aesthetics
Create inclusive, ethical, and impactful designs that honour identity, not erase it.
Download the FREE Culturally Respectful Design Checklist Today!
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