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​Hi I'm Karla

I'M A DESIGNER, BRANDING EXPERT, MOM &
​BRAND DESIGN STUDIO FOUNDER
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​I always loved the phrase, "be the person you needed when you were younger."

Going back to my early years when I was learning graphic design I would have LOVED to have a mentor. I had talented professors, but there was never enough 1:1 time in the classroom. I often turned to my peers who were a little ahead of me and they helped me improve my skills the most.

I created the The Brand Design Academy to share the knowledge I’ve collected from my 15+ years of experience in the corporate, agency, and freelance world.
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My dream is for you to wake up everyday and feel excited to do work you're passionate about… and ​I'm here to help you along that journey! 
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Learn With Me

THE BRAND DESIGN
ACADEMY

The Brand Design Academy is an easy-to-follow design course for beginners. It contains all the resources you need to start designing amazing brands for clients… and more importantly, tips to FIND clients who are eager to hire you!

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​BOOK YOURSELF SOLID FOUNDATIONS®

Get yourself booked solid with design clients you love ​by having the right foundation in place! This is the same foundation I used in my design business, and it helped me get booked solid with more clients than I could handle!

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​THE BRAND DESIGN
METHOD WORKSHOP

My video training dives deep into my signature three step design process — aka my “Brand Design Method” — which I’ve been crafting for the last 15+ years. This is the exact same process I use for my clients, and now I’m sharing it with you!  

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1:1 MENTORSHIP

This month-to-month mentorship program is 100% customized to suit your current needs. Whether you’re just dipping your toes into brand design or you’re a working professional who wants to level up your business, this is the perfect mentorship option for you. 
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Design Resources

BRAND ​DESIGN LOVE
FACEBOOK GROUP
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​A free group for creatives who want to learn or become more confident in their graphic design skills. In this group I answer questions, share resources, and mentor you along your journey. Come join us — everyone is welcome!
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KARLA'S FAVORITE
DESIGN TOOLS
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Want to know what tools I use to create my designs? Want to download my five favorite fonts of all time? Then you need to check out my list of favorite resources and tools for growing your brand design business!

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