I’m Spencer Howland, a Chicago-based writer and designer.

I believe in elegant design, writing with voice, and creating work that inspires action.

Design serves, writing serves, and I’m happy if whatever I help create serves the greater good.

Testimonials

I’ve worked with Spencer both directly and indirectly on a number of projects for Salvi Media and for our clients. From day one, Spencer has brought a very positive and collaborative attitude, has treated each project with care and professionalism, and he has delivered a great work product. Whether you’re in the need for writing, graphic design, or anything creative, Spencer is a great choice and will get it done in the right way. I look forward to future projects with Spencer and recommend working with him.
— WIll Salvi, Producer, The CEO Series
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Spencer in professional and personal settings, and the addition of his creative input always leads to direct improvement of the project. His determination to achieve the desired result and exceed expectations never fails. I would certainly recommend Spencer to any company looking to improve their digital presence in a professional manner.
— Jake Polcari, The Signal
The multi-talented J. Spencer Howland, MSEd deserves all the credit while “handling me” with kindness! The 21st century needs more writers who can handle web design and graphics! Looking forward to exciting things to come from Spencer.
— JESSICA WORNY JANICKI, JWJ Consulting
I have had the pleasure of working with Spencer on a number of projects for our own marketing and that of our clients. He has the ability to quickly learn a brand and collaborate at length on ways to amplify the marketing efforts. He possesses the hard skill sets of writing and design but also the soft skills of collaboration and idealization. We highly recommend him and look forward to working with him in the future.
— Chris Salvi, CEO, Salvi
While redesigning my website, I struggled with striking the right balance between professional and approachable for the copy. After just one meeting, Spencer was able to create the perfect tone for my site while still using my voice. I’m thrilled with the results and would strongly recommend Spencer’s work to anyone who needs help finding the right approach for any kind of copy.
— HEATHER BYRD, Fully Fledged Lifestyle Management