ABLAZE WITH CREATIVITY
Emily Adams On Fire offers creative services for hire. I will take your business, church, organization, or concept to the next level with branding, logo and graphic design, website design, online ADA compliance, communication support, social media management, and content creation.
Based out of Richardson, Texas, in the DFW metroplex, I work with clients throughout the country on a freelance basis. I work with all types and sizes of businesses and organizations and welcome the opportunity to discuss your ideas and needs over zoom, by phone, or in person.
Good design can define your brand. It clearly identifies you in a sea of competition. We are bombarded with images all day long through social media, in emails, and on advertisements all around us. Just like in web design, average graphics don’t cut it anymore. Your images have to stand out, be bold, be memorable and be unique. Hiring a professional graphic designer can give you the edge you need to dominate your competition, get noticed in your field or engage your customers. I'm here to help.
HIGHLIGHT: 2026 WINNER, RICHARDSON TRAFFIC BOX ART CONTEST
I am delighted to announce that I have been selected as one of the five winners of the 2026 City of Richardson Traffic Signal Box Art Contest! This is the second year in a row that one of my pieces has been selected.
Co-sponsored by the City and the Richardson Rotary Club, this annual initiative is designed to align with Richardson's Public Art Master Plan, turning standard street infrastructure into vibrant, open-air gallery spaces that beautify our local streetscapes.
This year’s theme was "Community." Entrants were challenged to capture the specific people, places, and everyday moments that make Richardson feel like home. The selection committee evaluated submissions based on creativity, artistic merit, and alignment with the theme to name the five final works.
To me, "Community" is all about "Good Neighbors" (the title of my piece) - and I created it in honor of our neighbors & included their houses in the design.
GOOD NEIGHBORS
Take a closer look at each panel and see what Richardson landmarks you can identify!
FIND MY TRAFFIC BOXES
If you are in the mood for a scavenger hunt, use the map below to find my traffic boxes in Richardson and see them in person. It’s a fun way to explore the neighborhood and experience the colorful designs up close! Send me a selfie when you find them—I'd love to add it to my gallery.
READ THE STORY
I had so much to say about my art, far more than would fit in the official entry text. So, I started taking notes, and those notes eventually turned into this book. Channeling my inner Mr. Rogers and Dr. Seuss, I transformed the story behind the piece into a poem. Each page features the artwork from one panel of the traffic box alongside the story that goes with it. Click the picture below, read, and enjoy!
EMILY'S OTHER SITES
I have many passions, and beyond Emily Adams On Fire.com, I am also the woman behind Gathered Elsewhere, Discovering Beans, and a RedBubble shop (Emily's Bonfire) featuring my art. Also, as the Coordinator of Communications and Media for Grace Presbytery, I built out and maintain their website. I love my work there and am lucky to be part of such a strong, gifted team.
GATHERED ELSEWHERE
Explores what virtual fellowship looks like in the modern church and dreams about what it could be. She loves diving into how to build genuine, faithful communities online when people can't meet in person. It’s her digital space for rethinking how we connect, share, and do church together from anywhere.
GRACE PRESBYTERY
Grace Presbytery is a community that prioritizes support and care for North Texas PC(USA) congregations. They focus heavily on advocacy, innovation, and generational resources. Emily helps manage Grace Studio, a podcasting space open to all of their constituents and community partners.
DISCOVERING BEANS
Emily spills the beans. Where she shares her obsession with heirloom beans - posting reviews, cooking tips, recipes, and shopping links - designed to nourish your body and add some variety to your table. Join her on a journey through the world of heirloom varieties and find out how good eating sustainably can taste.
EMILY'S BONFIRE
This is where Emily shares her art, custom designs, and creative projects with the world. She has curated her favorite pieces onto high-quality items, including shirts, mugs, and decor to make her work accessible. It’s a little corner of the internet meant to bring some color and a bit of joy to your everyday routine.
LOGO DESIGN + BRANDING
WEB DESIGN
SOCIAL MEDIA SUPPORT
GRAPHIC DESIGN
COMMUNICATIONS
PINBACK BUTTONS + PROMOTIONAL ITEMS
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
GRAPHIC DESIGN: Turning your vision into realized art and conceptualizing and creating for you if you don't know where to start
LOGO DESIGN + BRANDING: Defining your vision, mission, and values to create a strong logo and branding portfolio
WEB DESIGN: Building user friendly websites that convey your message, tone, or personality
COMMUNICATIONS: Designing elegant and concise newsletters
SOCIAL MEDIA SUPPORT: Creating and curating content to reflect your voice and provide a consistent message across platforms
PINBACK BUTTONS + PROMOTIONAL ITEMS: Designing and machining superior custom pinback buttons, as well as diversified promotional item design and sourcing
