Human-Centered

DESIGN

WITHOUT THE AGENCY OVERHEAD

  • Web, graphic, photo, and brand design, all in-house
  • Midwest-rooted visual storyteller
  • Flexible scopes for any project size
From Montessori schools to permaculture farms, I’ve designed hundreds of websites, logos, newsletters, and campaigns that help meaningful work shine. 

Hey, I'm Charlie!

(they/them)

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

I bring my background of nonprofit communications strategy with a creative practice rooted in art, care, and utopian possibility.

11 years

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250+ campaigns

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34+ websites

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26+ non-profits

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OFFERINGS

I work 1:1 with small businesses and organizations, offering flexible, creative support. It's like having your own in-house designer, without the overhead.

Web Design

Custom, modern website builds that are mobile-friendly, accessible, and built to represent you. I specialize in Squarespace and WordPress.

Photography

Professional photography that capture your brand’s personality and tell your story. Perfect for websites, social media, and marketing materials.

Photography

Graphic Design

From flyers and posters to social media graphics and event materials, I create cohesive visuals that get noticed.

Logo & Branding

Custom logos, color palettes, and easy to follow style guides that resonate with your audience and reflect your vision.

Newsletter Design

Custom-designed email newsletters crafted for engagement and clarity. I have extensive experience designing and managing Mailchimp campaigns tailored to your audience.

custom sites to fit your needs

 

With over a decade in building sites, I'm able to support your web project whether you need a simple portfolio page or a members-only monetized subscription site. I specialize in custom Squarespace and Wordpress websites. 

Every web client and I start with a free consultation, so I can hear more about your project and suggest what I think would work best. 

I offer full website builds, revisions, or ongoing maintenance. My sites are built from scratch, with your branding, specifications, and needs in mind. I have worked with web clients on 

+ Full Website Rebuilds (Non-Profits, Small Businesses, Therapists, Portfolio Sites)
+ Ongoing Site Maintenance and Support
+ Mobile & SEO-Friendly Designs
+ Interactive Features (Event Calendars, Online Stores, RSS Feeds, the sky is the limit!)

Specialization in Squarespace site issues

Need Design?

I offer custom graphic design services, including:

Logo Design & Branding Kits

Marketing Materials (Print or Digital)

Annual Report Design

Infographics & Data Visualization

Social Media Graphics

Adobe or Canva Coaching

Need a website?

I design custom websites to fit your needs, including:

Full Website Rebuilds (Non-Profits, Small Businesses, Therapists, Portfolio Sites)

Ongoing Site Maintenance and Support

Mobile & SEO-Friendly Designs

Interactive Features (Event Calendars, Online Stores, RSS Feeds, the sky is the limit!)

Specialization in Squarespace site issues 

Need a website?

I design custom websites to fit your needs, including:

Full Website Rebuilds (Non-Profits, Small Businesses, Therapists, Portfolio Sites)

Ongoing Site Maintenance and Support

Mobile & SEO-Friendly Designs

Interactive Features (Event Calendars, Online Stores, RSS Feeds, the sky is the limit!)

Specialization in Squarespace site issues 

Need a website?

Newsletter Management

Communications Support & Add-ons
Copywriting, press materials, and strategy consulting - services you can add as needed for comprehensive communications support.
Email newsletters are a powerful way to engage your audience, and I can help make them stand out. I support newsletter services, including:

Monthly Newsletter Management

Banner Graphic Creation

Special Promotions & Fundraising

Custom Email Templates

Mailchimp Coaching 

Need a website?

I design custom websites to fit your needs, including:

Full Website Rebuilds (Non-Profits, Small Businesses, Therapists, Portfolio Sites)

Ongoing Site Maintenance and Support

Mobile & SEO-Friendly Designs

Interactive Features (Event Calendars, Online Stores, RSS Feeds, the sky is the limit!)

Specialization in Squarespace site issues 

We often send out our newsletter with news and great offers. We will never disclose your data to third parties and you can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time.

Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer free samples. As a retailer, we buy all magazines from their publishers at the regular trade price. However, you could contact the magazine’s publisher directly to ask if they can send you a free copy.

You can create a new account at the end of the order process or on the following page. You can view all of your orders and subscriptions in your customer account. You can also change your addresses and your password.

No, you don’t have to create an account. But there are a few advantages if you create an account.

  • You never have to enter your billing and shipping address again

  • Find all of your orders, subscriptions and addresses in your account

  • Download invoices of your orders

No, we don’t have a physical store location at the moment. We accept only orders through our online shop and we’re shipping all orders with the Swiss Post Service. Please visit our shipping section for more details.

From time to time you will find us at design fairs and popup markets in Switzerland. Subscribe to our newsletter and you’ll receive the latest news.

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testimonial

"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!"

Saleha
Therapist, Former Web Client
testimonial

"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."

Amy
Author & Academic, Former Web Client