ALL CREATIVE WORK IS AN ACT OF REBELLION.
Mai Tai Noir didn’t come to play nice; it came to take up space.
Because bold brands don’t need approval, they need design that slaps, sells, and steals attention on sight.
No more tone-down templates. No more disappearing into the scroll.
We build websites that stop hearts, turn heads, and say “look at me, and mean it.”
She didn’t see a space for design that hit like this, so she built one, lit a match, and made it iconic.
I’m Iesha, founder of Mai Tai Noir, and the designer brands call when they’re done playing it safe.
I built this studio for the ones who were told they’re “too much” and laughed.
The bold. The extra. The ones who wear luxury like skin and speak fluent statement pieces.
This isn’t some cookie-cutter, pastel-coded design studio.
It’s a creative house for the unapologetic. For founders who need more than “pretty,” they need presence.
I see your vision. I hear the drama. And I’m here to make it unforgettable.
So be honest:
Are you ready to stop playing small, or do you just like the sound of it?
No. o1
Our Style
Bold. Editorial. Unbothered.
It’s giving main character in custom, not minimalist, in Canva. Loud on purpose, luxe by design, and backed by strategy that knows exactly what it’s doing.
No. o2
Our Method
Strategy Meets Savage.
Pretty is pointless without a plan. We mix bold vision with ruthless intention — so your site doesn’t just slay… it sells.
No. o3
Our Goal
We don’t do safe. We don’t do subtle. And we definitely don’t do basic.
Our Goal? To build brands that don’t ask permission.
ALWAYS ON BRAND
REBEL
ROOTED
Refusing to Play SMALL
DESIGN
MOOD
Maximalism With A Mission
DAILY
ENERGY
Bold, Mysterious, and Booked
CREATIVE PHILOSOPHY
Luxury Without Limits
CLIENT
LOVE
LANGUAGE
Confidence, clarity, and “OMG this site??”
CONTENT
VIBE
Scroll-Stopping or Nothing
SIGNATURE FEELING
That “Oh shit, this is so me” moment
BEHIND
the BRAND
I’m Iesha, founder, designer, and certified creative architect.
Before launching Mai Tai Noir, I didn’t dream of building websites; I just knew I loved making things beautiful, functional, and full of soul.
Design found me later, but storytelling was always the spark.
After accidentally falling into design (hello, four degrees and one coding detour later), I realized something: I might not be able to draw a stick figure, but I can craft a scroll-stopping site like nobody’s business.
Design wasn’t the plan. But bringing bold visions to life? That’s always been the assignment.
So I did what every great editor eventually must: I rewrote the story.
Find the truth no one else is telling. Then build a strategy around it that stops people mid-scroll.
Because I believe modern marketing should feel more like a movement than a funnel. More connection, less cringe.
And I’m here to make sure your brand doesn’t whisper when it was meant to make noise.
For the rebels, the visionaries, and the vibe-led brands who were never meant to blend in.
My dog Trumen Eugene is the great love of my life.
Espresso in the mornings, sweet lemonade in the afternoons.
If I didn't work in design, I'd be a librarian. I actually have over 5k books.
A bar with a great espresso martini loves to see me coming.
I'm secretly obsessed with classic cars. This is my dream.
A LOOK INSIDE MY LIFE (OR TIMELINE)
The
PROUST
QUESTIONNARE
Still here? Cute. Let’s get real.
If we’re gonna work together, you need more than my portfolio, you need the unfiltered tea.
So here it is: my answers to the big questions, Vanity Fair-style… but with sharper edges.
How do you take your martini?
Extra dirty, extra strong, and with the confidence of someone who knows her worth.
What do you consider the most overrated virtue?
Being “low maintenance.” Your brand is allowed to be extra. You are, too.
Guilty pleasure?
Buying domains I’ll never use. (And rewatching The Big Bang Theory like it’s homework.).
What makes you say yes to a project?
A strong point of view, a bold idea, and someone who says “I want my site to feel expensive."
What belongs in the trash folder?
Templates with no soul and “just okay” as a vibe. I said what I said.
What’s your creative signature?
Scroll-stopping strategy wrapped in bold visuals and an unapologetic vibe.
I make your brand feel like your favorite outfit and your best mic drop.
Current design obsession?
Building something brave enough to help other people be boldLayered serif type, editorial white space, and unexpected moments of drama.
Favorite kind of client?
Visionary, vibe-led, a little rebellious basically, someone who’s ready.
Go-to creative fuel?
Moody playlists, strong martinis, and scrolling TikTok like it’s a strategy session.
What's the one thing your site should do?
Make you feel like you, but louder, sharper, and totally unforgettable.
She didn’t just design a site, she built an experience. Strategy, story, vibe all locked in. This site doesn’t just convert, it commands.”
— Taye M., Stylist & Studio Owner
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