On brand. On time. On their minds.
That’s what design from Melissa Carlson Creative is all about.
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!).
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.”
Paul HarrisonAccess Community Health Centers
“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.”
David NissenbaumPRO Physical Therapy
“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.”
Heidi NormandinLa Follette School of Public Affairs
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
What is an annual report? Here is Merriam-Webster definition of an “annual report”: a usually lengthy report issued yearly by an organization giving an account of its internal workings and especially its finances. This sounds pretty bland, doesn’t it? An annual report can be more than an official account. It can be something people want […]
Eh…too much fun stuff this weekend to sketch. Probably not the way this challenge is intended, but I did days 6-8 all at once. Day six was looking at life from an ant’s perspective; what would you build? I decided an ant sized hot air balloon. Day seven was creating […]