Five minds.
Five strengths.
One collective.
Northstar Collective brings together independent specialists in design, development, illustration and storytelling. Different disciplines. One shared standard for exceptional work.
Our creatives
Meet the independent professionals behind the collective. Click any profile to explore their personal work, specialties and portfolio.
EJWeb Designer & DeveloperEmily Johnson
I design and build polished digital experiences that turn ideas into clear, memorable websites.
VSIllustratorVictor Salawu
I create expressive illustrations for brands, books, editorial projects and stories that need a strong visual voice.
GFBook Editor & eBook WriterGloria Franklin
I shape manuscripts and digital books with careful editing, clean structure and reader-focused writing.
MCWeb Designer & DeveloperMaya Carter
I create modern, responsive websites with thoughtful layouts, intuitive interactions and strong visual systems.
NBFiction / Romance / GhostwriterNora Bennett
I write character-driven fiction and romance, helping stories find their voice while keeping the author at the center.
Meet the founder
The person who brought five different creative strengths under one shared direction.
EJFounder / Web Designer & DeveloperBuilding digital experiences with purpose.
Emily Johnson is a web designer and developer focused on creating modern, thoughtful digital experiences. She founded Northstar Collective to bring talented independent creatives together while keeping the personal connection and care that make freelance work special.
Her role goes beyond building websites. Emily helps shape the collective's creative direction, connects clients with the right specialist and makes sure every project feels intentional from the first idea to the final result.
Selected work
A glimpse into the different disciplines and visual worlds within Northstar.
Different skills.
Shared vision.
Northstar is built around a simple idea: clients should be able to discover the right specialist without losing the personal connection that makes independent creative work special.
Each member works independently while sharing a commitment to thoughtful craft, clear communication and work worth remembering.