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
Make something from the contents of your pocket, wallet or purse. I dedicate this to Shelly Grinnell.
What can you create from your clothing or something else that you regularly wear on your body?
Now spend some time looking very closely at a small natural object and use that as your inspiration.
Just got this great book: “Creative Sprint” by Noah Scalin & Mica Scalin. It contains six 30-day challenges to jumpstart your creativity. The idea is to create an environment for yourself when you need to be creative, so when you need to change hats from doing more analytical stuff to more creative stuff, you have […]
Back in 2011, I decided to set a goal for reading. My husband reads a lot, and I decided if I didn’t have a goal to shoot for, it wouldn’t happen, so a book a week it was. I was successful! I reached my goal, and when 2012 rolled around, I looked back at all […]