Monica Francis is the founder and creative director of Francis Studio, where she brings more than a decade of design experience - and a lifelong devotion to beauty - to every project. A former ballet dancer and stationery designer, Monica has always moved through the world with an eye trained for elegance, detail, and expressive form. Her years spent traveling to and living in the fashion capitals of the world, immersed in art, fashion, and culture, continue to inform her discerning taste and intuitive approach. 

With a practice grounded in both artistry and strategy, Monica pairs her signature aesthetic with deep technical expertise. She is a recognized Showit Design Partner, Shopify Partner, and Squarespace Circle Member, and her work is distinguished by award-winning designs built on a foundation of strategically sound principles. She is an active member of several professional communities and invests continually in ongoing education to stay ahead of both design and digital trends. Together with a small team, Monica creates work defined by taste, intentionality, and a signature romantic style that reflects and elevates each brand’s unique point of view.

Monica Francis

Founder & Creative director

Monica’s clients are creative founders known for their sophisticated sense of beauty in interiors, fashion, luxury events, travel, and lifestyle communities. Many of them have been featured and celebrated in publications such as Vogue, Architectural Digest, Harper’s BAZAAR, Domino, Town & Country, BRIDES, and more. 

Planning a Destination Event on the Amalfi Coast

Ep. 08

“Monica is a tastemaker and luxury travel aficionado whose celebrated personal style is effortlessly interwoven into her designs and life, which came together beautifully in her recent ten-year wedding anniversary celebration on the Amalfi Coast. Today, we'll be diving into how Monica planned a fabulous three-day destination event in Italy and infused her brand throughout the entire experience.”

Our Colorful 3-Day Anniversary Celebration on the Amalfi Coast

The wedding destination podcast Interview

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In Their Words

Between Monica's aesthetic sensibility and her technical expertise when it comes to website design, I highly recommend her business without hesitation.

She quickly understood my website goals and efficiently carried them out.

- Molly, Mantel House d.c.

Not only does Monica have the gift of being able to understand you & your brand on a very profound level, but she also has such an innate sense of beauty that she is able to elevate your website into something even more fantastic than you could have imagined.

- Molly, wedding photographer

Monica is an incredible designer, an expert advisor, and an absolute joy to work with! She captured the essence of my brand, and has taken my business to a new level of professionalism and style that I couldn't have achieved without her. 

- AShley, event planner

The ease and clarity of Monica's entire design process were superb.
The feeling of the new website makes you want to curl up with a cup of tea and enjoy the experience of interior design. I couldn't be happier!

- Mercedes, INterior Designer

Monica was an absolute dream to work with!

Her process was so organized and streamlined which made the daunting process of designing a website actually a fun experience.

- DAsha, family photographer

Monica will go above and beyond to make sure you are comfortable. My new website opened a whole new horizon for my business and what I offer.

The confidence I have now is at an all-time high!

- Janeille, Event Planner