Carla Ovando
Visual Designer based in Portland, Oregon. Solving brand challenges and creating memorable experiences.
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Lumi Adaptogens
Crafted bilingual branding and packaging for adaptogenic product to captivate U.S. and Mexican audiences with bold, authentic visuals.
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BLSCO.
Developed logo, brand guidelines, Shopify website, and collaterals for women-owned skincare brand based in Nevada, celebrating natural ingredients, inclusivity, and simplicity.
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Western Lights Festival
Contributed on the branding of Reno’s first illuminated arts festival, commissioned by the city. Including logo, brand guidelines, merch and marketing materials.
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Bloomshine Media
Designed a soft, nature-infused digital presence and collateral for a woman-owned marketing agency blooming with warmth and purpose.
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Strange Bikinis
Crafted revenue-driven email strategy and visual brand identity for growing bikini brand, creating $23K+ in strategic campaigns plus scalable templates for sustained growth.
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Niceto Club
Developed multi-channel communication strategy for Niceto, an indie music venue, reconnecting with people through distinctive brand personality and differentiated messaging.
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Signs Of Hope
A series of visual campaigns created for Las Vegas’s nonprofit dedicated to ending violence and supporting survivors.
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Eco En Diseño
Illustrated and designed wildlife conservation merchandise showcasing Argentina's endangered and lesser-known species. Independent project in collaboration with biologist to raise awareness and support national parks.
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Youth Mental Health Program
Crafted complete website design and design system for Nevada’s regional hospital foundation, building a digital experience that connects Nevada youth with essential mental health resources.
About Me
With a BFA in Visual Communication Design and over 3 years of experience, I’ve worked for both creative agencies and in-house teams, as well as collaborated with small businesses, freelancers, and nonprofits to create branding that is intentional, fun, and memorable. My creative process is deeply rooted in my love for nature, craftiness, and emotional connection.
Originally from Argentina, I traveled around the world and set roots in the U.S. I work remotely, which allows me to explore the outdoors, create new experiences, and continue to immerse myself in different cultures. When I’m not designing, you’ll often find me climbing, baking something from scratch, or diving into creative challenges of all kinds. I thrive on collaborating with like-minded people who are curious, inclusive, and passionate about what they do.
Currently: getting to learn some cool figma animation tricks, baking apple crumble cake, learning how to top rope and preparing for a 10k (!!!)
Looking ahead: I'm seeking a Brand Designer, Visual Designer, or Brand Strategist role where I can help established companies solve complex brand challenges. I'm particularly interested in opportunities involving brand refresh projects, cross-platform experience design, and strategic repositioning work. Open to Portland-based or remote positions.