Spark Design Studio has provided graphic design solutions to clients in Michigan, Illinois and Indiana for almost ten years. As many of our design clients already know, we've always had a soft spot for fine paper and invitations. We've enjoyed the occasional wedding or corporate invitation project, custom calligraphy work, and event promotion, large and small. Providing several area vendors in the wedding industry with quality design has also helped Spark to form solid relationships, collaborating with them on weddings, corporate and non-profit events.

In response to a high level of interest among clients and colleagues, we've recently opened a retail side to our business to provide them with the same high quality in social stationery and invitations, handmade albums and much more. Our design and production background uniquely qualifies us to provide you with anything your event needs, including invitations, signage, calligraphy, placecards and mailing services.

Joya Helmuth, owner of Spark Design Studio, has been a graphic designer for over twelve years. Her not-so-secret passion has always been paper, calligraphy and writing, best expressed through The Annual Helmuth Christmas Card Project. Nothing satisfies her more than finding the perfect design and message, whether it be for a bride and groom, party host, or corporate client.

Originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Joya holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a double minor in design and music from Trinity Christian College, located just outside Chicago. She has studied in London, with further design training through the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Joya is also a violinist and avid reader.

She feels fortunate to be married to an extremely patient and supportive husband, Lamar, with a son and daughter (ages 9 and 8) to keep her grounded.

Andrea Salinas, graphic designer, joined Spark in October 2007 as an outlet for all her built-up creative energy. Trained in graphic design at Ivy Tech Community College, Andrea wanted a way to “create art all day” and is pleased to announce that Spark offers her just that sort of outlet. Andrea spends her days designing everything from corporate marketing materials to wedding invitations. She values the variety and learning experience that Spark has created for her.

With her family living in New York City, Andrea views Spark as her surrogate family. In her off time, she paints, designs hand-painted furniture, draws, writes and travels often to NYC. She enjoys the outdoors and spending time with her two cats.

Jessica Good, customer service associate, currently attends Indiana University Bloomington as a journalism major with a concentration in art history. She first joined Spark in March 2007. Jessica appreciates spending her semester breaks and holidays at the papershop where she greets customers and helps them find exactly what they need. An expert on the shop’s entire inventory, she directs customers to what they are looking for and perhaps even a few things they didn’t even know they wanted.

When not working at Spark or studying for classes, Jessica enjoys volleyball, playing piano and reading. She welcomes the shop’s creative atmosphere and considers it a great inspiration for her writing and love of art history.