Jordis Small is a wife, mother, designer, and lifelong creative with a deep-rooted love for hospitality, storytelling, and creating experiences where every detail feels intentional.

Early in her career, she worked in restaurants, gaining firsthand insight into how atmosphere, service, and flow shape the guest experience—an influence that continues to inform her work today. She studied fashion at FIDM in Los Angeles, developing a strong foundation in aesthetics and cohesion, before pivoting into graphic design in the action sports industry at Body Glove International, where she fell in love with branding as a way to blend creativity, culture, and lifestyle.

Jordis went on to found Stellen Design, where she leads all creative direction and specializes in hospitality branding and identity design. Her background in fashion, action sports, and restaurant work gives her a unique perspective—allowing her to create brands that feel lived-in, authentic, and thoughtfully considered across every touchpoint, from logos and menus to signage and environments.

A California native, Jordis draws inspiration from being outdoors, traveling with her family, and hosting gatherings where the experience matters just as much as the details. She believes there’s no greater feeling than helping someone see their vision come to life and lives by the mantra: Do good work for good people.