• On brand. On time. On your mind.

    That’s what design from Melissa Carlson Creative is all about.

Are you a marketing professional looking for a graphic designer who can help make your projects look great? Someone who is serious about deadlines? Someone who is true to a brand?

I’m here to help!

Contact me today.

Branding and Design

I’m excited to share my work and introduce myself.

Portfolio

I love good design. There’s no better way to capture a brand, solve a problem or help someone find their way (literally or figuratively!).

Logos
Web

Case Studies

“We have been able to build a real partnership with Melissa over the last 12 years, working on numerous projects. Her work on our annual Celebration of Service is terrific—always fresh, interesting and on point.”

“Melissa has been awesome to work with! She was timely, responsive and really met our needs. I have worked with a lot of people over the years and found Melissa extremely easy to work with and did what we needed. She is not only a wonderful person but a really creative artist. I would highly recommend Melissa for any project that you’re doing.”

“From the first day I started working with Melissa, I knew our report would be in good hands. Her years of experience and eye for design meant I could focus on other aspects of our meeting and create a successful event.”

Project Updates and Personal Thanks

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Project updates are one way I educate my clients and business associates on what I do. I might start my 60-second at my networking meeting with, “Today, I have these tasks on my to-do list…”. It gives people an idea of the range of products I work on. Current Work What are you working on […]

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Custom Photography

Custom Photography: 3 Reasons Why It’s The Way To Go

As a graphic designer, I have the opportunity to use stock photography or custom photography. Sometimes stock images are enough, but when you are able, professional custom photography is the way to go. Whether you are building a website, developing a brochure or creating art for your business, you have a choice. Here are three […]

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Olbrich Beer Garden Networking Social

Socializing With a Goal in Mind: 3 Tips for Productive Networking

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I’ve belonged to several networking groups, and I have found you get more out of the time you spend outside business referral group meetings. Coffee, lunch, drinks…it’s more casual. I’ve included 3 tips for productive networking below. I aim to connect with three new people and set up meetings with them over lunch or coffee. […]

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