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Hello! Welcome to Carlamade Creative Design Services! I'm a professional Graphic Designer currently located in North Carolina. I've been working as a Graphic Designer and Photographer for over ten years.

My work is my passion, and I would love to help translate your message and ideas into a memorable presentation. I’m driven by creativity in all aspects of my life, and I take great joy when I can compliment my clients’ hard work with just the right design for the job.

 

  • If all of my skills were housed under one title, graphic design would be the way to go. However, there are abundant niche markets within this industry. Visually communicating any message will continue to evolve which means continued learning and tackling new projects along the way.

    My latest passion project - Reseller Restack, Thrift Store, Plant Shack. CLICK to learn more!

  • Sometimes to take a design from good to GREAT! means including GREAT! Photography. Having foundational Graphic Design experience has trained my workflow to be more selective and intentional regarding photography assets and services. View Photography Portfolio <——— Link, coming soon, I promise.

  • I learned early on the joy and comfort I experienced while drawing and painting for school projects. There are endless ways to achieve a final product in the Graphic Design industry but truly impactful, intentional design always stems from a mix of trained technique and strategy.

    My friend reached out and asked if I could paint a watercolor for a special person in her life. Click the link below to check it out!

    Carlamade - Illustrations - Shanna

  • $50 — Graphic Design

    $75 — Photography

    Depends on request - Illustration

    Not all projects are created equal. Contact me to discuss pricing your unique project!

 
 
 
 
 

About

I am creative at heart. I make things and love helping others reach their goals with my graphic design superpowers! Strategic and impactful design can strengthen any message.

 
 

  • One fateful day in my mid-20s, I was at work waiting tables at a local restaurant and overheard my guests discussing their school projects. I was nosey and inquired. They shared their class schedule with me. They told me their graphic design program was right here in town at the local community college! I signed up and on the first day of class, I fell in love. I knew I had found the start of my career.

  • It’s understanding the user experience to connect with the end goal. We are all visual creatures. Visual isn’t always a literal approach - that’s where design comes in. After so many projects and countless budgets to work with, you start to see how it all connects.

  • “My strengths are better served BEHIND the camera however, this was a proud moment for me in my career.”
    While trying to promote ‘The Inoculated’ Parallels of History In Pitt County, I collaborated promotional efforts with my wonderful teachers from where it all began in design school. :-) Sometimes, it’s WHO you know.

    Check out “My PCC Story” as I promote The Inoculated: Parallels in Pitt County History

    IMDB The Inoculated: Parallels in Pitt County History

    Pitt County Government: The Inoculated

 
 
 

Career Related Skills and Experience

 

  • Branding

    Layout

    Photography

    Illustration

  • InDesign

    Photoshop

    Illustrator

    Procreate

    Acrobat

    Premiere Pro

    Affinity Suite

    Microsoft Office Suite

  • Basic Public information Officer (PIO) Training instructed by FEMA - 3 Emergency Operation Center (EOC) Activations

    Appointed Interim Director of PIO 9/2021 - 6/2022

    5+ years ongoing internship partnership with PCC (Advertising & Graphic Design)

 
 

Awards

The video seen here was created to remind me of how awesome projects come together. Our team was asked to redesign the Pitt Area Transit System conference room. This assignment was recognized as a 2019 Excellence in Communications First place award in the “Illustration or Graphic” category. Every year, the North Carolina City, County Communicators (NC3C) recognize and celebrate quality submissions throughout all of North Carolina. Click Here to read more about this award winning project.

 
 
 

I have had a lot of practice working with an array of clients for more than a decade. Effective graphic design, specifically presentation design, can impact a message tremendously.  - Carla

 

Innovation and Inspiration thrive when like-minded professionals collaborate! Click ‘Testimonials to read more kind words from some awesome people.

 
 

Michelle Ethridge

  • Michelle Ethridge, Pitt County Community Paramedic Supervisor

  • Community Paramedic Program (CPP) CPP Brochure

    NCACC Logo

  • As the lead EMS paramedic for the Community Paramedic Program, I wear many hats – community liaison, outreach partner, care coordinator, accountability coach, and resource for both the community and the health/EMS systems. I'm constantly on the move, serving clients at their homes. Carla has been a true asset to our program, contributing through printed collateral, videos, logo design, and photography. She even co-hosted a radio spot during First Responders' hours! Her grandma, who became our "Poster Grandma" due to her connection with Carla, has also been my patient. Thanks, Carla, for your dedicated work.

    For all your creative service needs, trust CarlaMade Creative Design. We're your go-to for branding, marketing, and more.

Kyle Kettler

  • Kyle Kettler, Former Pitt County PIO Specialist

    Town of Garner Communications Specialist

    PIO Videographer (5/2017 - 6/2021)

    Little Dog Video and Photo

  • Regarding time worked the Public Information Office 2017 - 2021

  • “Life is made of meetings and partings. That’s the way of it.” It’s been one insane ride, one that I consider to be so fortunate to have learned so much as a person, an artist, an editor and a citizen. Carla, you’ve helped me expand my narrow skillsets outside of video into print, design, photography, and so much more. The things I’ve learned from you have made its way into my creative and professional DNA. You’ve shown me what it’s like to have a creative team always have my back. See you on the next project.