Why we’re here
Our journey began as a search for purpose and longing for freedom. With Align Design, we feel we’ve gained both.
Founder, designer and coach Brittany Yang was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia and moved to Wellington, New Zealand in 2016 to join her Kiwi partner. Between searching for swimming holes, playing tennis, volunteering and enjoying good food, she’s constantly inspired by the beauty and creativity that surrounds her every day.
She’s gone from being a timid young girl and perfectionist student, to NCAA Division 1 college tennis player, to international agency designer, to now creative entrepreneur and coach. While all of these are just labels from various stages of her life, each has been full of rich experiences and valuable learnings.
Align Design was born when Brittany decided she no longer wanted to be trapped in the 9-5 working for someone else and on projects she wasn’t invested in. Now she’s created her best life (to date) that puts freedom, growth and community first, and is beyond excited to share her passion and experience with you!
In addition to being on the tools and in the design work, she’s also on a mission to help other creatives like herself turn their side-hustle into their dream lifestyle business – so that they too can transition from their 9-5 to full-time entrepreneurship and live their best, most aligned lives.
What we believe
Life is
for living
THIS. This is top of mind for us every day. Call it our life mantra if you will. What does this mean to us exactly? It means making the most of your precious time here, being grateful to be alive. It means spending your time and energy on things that make you feel happy and whole. It means putting life before work – not the other way around like we’re told. And it means doing the things that you’re called to do (but really scare you!), because magic is on the other side.
Believe
in better
There’s days when our world seems to be falling apart in more ways than one, but we choose to be hopeful. We want to work towards a brighter world and hope that together we can make a positive impact. This doesn’t just apply outwardly to others and the world, but for ourselves as well – believe in a better version of yourself and commit to a life of continuous growth. We only have one life and Earth, so let’s make it the best it can possibly be.
Keep
growing
Growth is simply a part of life. It’s part of natural human evolution and it’s up to us to embrace. To just accept it as it comes is to give up an element of power each of us hold. But to intentionally contribute to it opens up a whole new reality and world of possibility. It gives us the opportunity to reach our potential and live a life with purpose. We’ve chosen to embark on a journey of continuous growth and development, and invite you to join us.
Trust
yourself
Align Design was just a wee distant thought at first, but now it’s real and actually happening! The only reason we’ve made it this far is by trusting our intuition and following our heart. We think that all the answers we seek can be found within. Throughout our journey with you we will continue to trust ourself, and we hope you do the same.