We're Nichole and Frannie, creators of Ampersand Studios. We started our business together shortly after we met in a college illustration class at Boise State University. Ampersand was born in 2009 out of necessity and a lack of creative jobs due to the recession. After over a decade of serving clients in Idaho, we started creating online courses to share what we know. When it comes to building a business, it’s important to start by building a brand.