human-centered design

without the agency overhead

From Montessori schools to permaculture farms, I’ve designed hundreds of websites, logos, newsletters, and campaigns that help meaningful work shine.

  • Web, graphic, photo, and brand design, all in-house
  • Midwest-rooted visual storyteller
  • Flexible scopes for any project size
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what clients are saying

Hey, I'm Charlie!

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I’m a Minneapolis-based web and graphic designer with a decade of experience building visual communications that help good work shine.

My work combines my background of nonprofit communications strategy with a creative practice rooted in art, care, and utopian possibility.
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custom design services to meet your creative needs

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web design

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I offer full website builds, revisions, or ongoing maintenance for organizations of any size. The sites I build are beautiful, functional, and incorporate custom-built interactive features to fit your needs. 
  • Experience working with non-profits, farmers, small businesses, and private practice therapists
  • Specialization in Squarespace (custom CSS) and Wordpress (Elementor and Breakdance)
  • Interactive features include event calendars and online stores - bring your big ideas!
  • All websites optimized for mobile responsiveness and SEO

With over a decade of experience building sites, I can support your web project whether you need a simple portfolio page or a complex setup with a full stack of plugins. My background in creative direction, copywriting, and photography gives me a developed eye for building sites where the content is just as strong as the design

Every web client and I start with a free consultation, so I can hear more about your project and suggest the best software and web map for your site.

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graphic design

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I have more than a decade of experience laying out complex information into simple, digestible, and beautiful formats. I support organizations with everything from annual report layout to custom illustration and branding.
  • Experience with digital graphics (social media, newsletter banners, brochure layout, etc)
  • Experience with print graphics (annual reports, metal signage, stickers, apparel, business cards)
  • Templates can be created in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, or Canva for future use
  • Specialization in non-profit graphic creation
From designing pandemic-era infographics for school model changes to creating clear parking signage, I have experience designing most types of print (CMYK) or digital (RGB) graphics.

I offer a free consultation to hear more about your particular graphic needs. 
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photography

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I've been taking pictures since summer camp and doing it professionally for 5 years. I'm interested in capturing color, composition, and feeling and often bundle photography services for my web/graphic clients.

I shoot digitally on a mirrorless Sony a6000 and shoot film on a Canon EOS.
I offer custom photography services, including portraits, product photography, event or conference packages, headshots and team photos, and website photography. All photos come edited in Adobe Lightroom and include high-resolution versions catered to your particular need. 

I offer a free consultation to hear more about your particular photography needs.
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logo & branding

I offer logo and branding services as add-ons for my graphic and web clients. This can include logo illustration, color palette creation, font pairings, and brand kit creation.
I offer a free consultation to hear more about your particular branding needs.
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comms consulting

I bring a decade of experience and am available for retainer comms consulting. 

  • Want to bring someone on
  • Experience with print graphics (metal signage, stickers, apparel, business cards)
  • Templates can be created in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, or Canva for future use
  • Specialization in non-profit graphic creation

what clients are saying:

Artemis B.
Branding/Photo Client
"A task which would have taken me weeks on my own (writing narrative for my bodywork business) was complete in an easy two hours with Charlie’s help.

Charlie also photographed me for my website, and their direction and eye are professional and aesthetically strong. I cannot recommend their work more highly!"
Ilona B.
Website/Branding/Photo Client
"I get so many compliments on my website, photos, and brand and I always respond by gushing about how great it was to work with Charlie. They made my new business feel real and gave me the confidence to bring on my first clients.

Charlie left me with a beautiful toolkit for my brand that I'll be using for a long time."
Dawn W. 
Website Client
"Working with Charlie has been a transformative experience for our organization. They took the time to understand our goals and built a website that looks beautiful AND communicates our mission clearly and effectively.

We’re incredibly grateful for Charlie’s talent, professionalism, and collaborative spirit. Highly recommend!"
Saleha E.
Website Client
"Charlie's warmth, attentiveness, and exceptional technical skills made working with them on my small business branding stress-free.

They asked thoughtful questions to support my vision and were able to translate my answers into a website that was more beautiful than I could have imagined. I can't recommend them enough!"
Amy S.
Website Client
"I had nearly given up trying to manage a cumbersome website/archive situation, so when I was referred to Charlie, I just hoped for the best.

What I got was so much more than that: a stellar designer, simple instructions, empathy, creativity, and kindness."
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