I'm a hopeless romantic designer.
"There is no limit to what we can be hopelessly romantic about, to what we can choose to love and care for most in this world. Every one of us should go through life with that improbable, intoxicating infatuation for something — even if that something will never quite say “I love you” in return. Because even if your dedication proves difficult, or ultimately impossible to attain, the moments where you feel most alive will always be when you love with no regard for moderation. You don’t need to love romantic comedies and fairy tales and wedding magazines to be a hopeless romantic — you only need to be in love with life."
Chelsea Fagan, Thought Catalog.
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Charles + Linda
I can't introduce myself without explaining my name, which at this point you might have figured out. My dad's name's Charles, my mom's name is Linda, and yeah you guessed it they named me Charlinda. I was born and raised in South Minneapolis, Minnesota both my parents enriched my life with all mediums of art. Throughout my adolescents, I was involved in dance, theater, music, and various art courses. My fondest memories are of when my mom would take me to the rose garden near the lakes and we’d paint watercolors of the roses.
Education
BFA in Graphic Design
Minor in Spanish and German
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Study Abroad Programs:
ITESM - Cuernvaca Mexico
HAWK Gestaltung (Design) - Hidesheim, Germany
I began my academic journey as an Apparel Design major for two years, but I eventually switched to Graphic Design at UW-Stout. During my time at UW-Stout, I had the opportunity to further explore my passion for languages by studying Spanish for a semester at ITESM in Cuernavaca, Mexico. After being accepted into the Graphic Design concentration program at Stout, I applied for an immersive one-year residency at HAWK, a prominent Art & Design School in Hildesheim, Germany. While studying design at HAWK, I also pursued a double minor in German. This invaluable experience opened my eyes to different perspectives on design, especially beyond the boundaries of the United States.
As a creative, I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to express ideas, whether it's through traveling, exploring new neighborhoods, or indulging in my love for coffee. These experiences often inspire me and fuel my creativity.
I thrive in positive and enriching environments that encourage independent projects and team collaboration. I value the input and opinions of those around me, as they help me develop and grow my projects. Communication, focus, and curiosity are some of the key assets that I bring to any workplace.
In addition to my creative pursuits, I'm also passionate about storytelling. I've had the pleasure of working at various theater companies where I learned how storytelling can create a sense of community.
If you're looking for someone who brings positivity, energy, and a unique perspective to your office, then look no further - I'm Marie Kondo approved!
Work Experience
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2022 to Present
Black Heart Emoji, Inc.
Executive Creative Designer
(project based)
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Branding
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Logo Design
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Web Design
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Digital Design
Black Heart Emoji, Inc is an agency owned and managed by a collective of creatives providing a range of services to their clientele. Charlinda was brought on as a web designer for a client project at the start of 2022 and later joined be an owner towards the end of the year. My roles have mainly been leading clientele in their web design needs providing UX/IX skills for event pages, accessibility adjustments, re-branding websites, and more.
2022 to Present
Drawlinda LLC
Art Director
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Illustration
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Branding
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Logo Design
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Web Design
In 2022 I began the journey to invest in my creative ability by starting an LLC. However, Drawlinda has been in works far beyond 2022, as I I have taken on many projects for clientele for Logo and Brand Identity, Webdesign, and Illustration work since 2012.
2019 to Present
Mustache Agency
Senior Graphic Designer
(contract - projct based)
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Social Campaigns
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Digital Design
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Illustration
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Pitch Decks
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Content Creation
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Collaboration
Mustache is a Content focused Agency, based out of Brooklyn in New York City working with multiple established brands in the entertainment industry. Working with Mustache Agency is always a joy and have established a project-based relationship with them over the years. For this reason, every project is my favorite when working with Mustache. From creating pitch decks for campaign launches for clients to designing social assets, working with clients such as Netflix, Viacom, Quibi, Universal, and Amp (Amazon).
2020 to 2022
ADin NYC Agency
Art Director
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Art Direction
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Social Campaigns
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Book Campaigns
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Web Design
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Photography
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Digital Design
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Illustration
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Pitch Decks
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Content Creation
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Video Editing
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Package Design
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Copywriting
ADin's clientele focuses on healthy living and producing products that advocate sustainable living. During my time at ADIN, I've created more dynamic and engaging visual digital content for their clientele. From conception to final delivery, I have enjoyed being hands-on in every aspect of the projects you see below. I even dabbled in storytelling check out my article Prince and The Revolution
2016 to 2018
L'Oreal - Redken
Junior Graphic Designer
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US Visual Merchandising
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Event Signage
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Campaign Launches
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Holiday Merchandising
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Collaboration with Marketing, Digital, Copywriters, and Printers.
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Proofing Printed Material
During my time at L'Oreal, I created monthly visual merchandising featuring various products and specialized in Color Campaign Launches. As well as creating visual merchandising for Chains like JCPenny, Ulta, and more. Our team also focused on designing signage for huge event spaces for Redken Events around the world. My favorite projects I worked on were campaign launches which were always well received by the heads of both the creative department and marketing.
2013 to 2015
Acolyte LED
Graphic Designer & Marketing
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Art Direction
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Social Campaigns
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Book Campaigns
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Web Design
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Editorial Design
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Photography
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Digital Design
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Illustration
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Pitch Decks
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Content Creation
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Video Editing
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Package Design
In 2013 I was brought on to help Acolyte's Product Designer to complete their catalog for clients. I was then brought on full-time to help them re-brand their website and continued to build their creative department as juggled many roles focusing on both Print and Digital Design for Social, Packaging, Trade-show Marketing Material, Youtube Video Tutorials, Photography, and Editorial design.
