Hi there!

I'm Michelle.
Founder of Karges Design Co.

I graduated from Iowa State University with a BFA in Graphic Design. I have been designing in the corporate world for the past 10 years. I've worked with a diverse range of clients from big businesses to small mom and pop shops.

My passion is creating beautiful designs with a hands-on approach and willingness to explore new ideas.

I have a do it yourself attitude - if there's a crafty project I see out and about, I like to make it myself and put my own creative spin on it. In my free time I like to draw and paint, craft, read, walk my sweet pup Dixie, or spend time with my wonderful family. Although I love the title as Creative Director/Designer/Founder, my favorite title is Auntie.

At Karges Design Co., we blend artistry, strategy, and technical expertise to deliver designs that captivate, inspire, and drive results. Trust us to be your creative partner, and let's create something extraordinary together.

Our Services:

  • Make a lasting impression with a custom-designed logo that reflects your brand's personality and values. We understand that a logo is the cornerstone of your visual identity, and we'll work closely with you to ensure it represents your business authentically.

  • Elevate your products' appeal with packaging designs that stand out on the shelves. Our team will conceptualize and create captivating packaging that not only enhances your brand recognition but also entices customers to choose your products.

  • Create a user-friendly online presence with our cutting-edge web design and programming services. We build websites that are not only visually stunning but also functional and optimized for a seamless user experience.

  • Add a touch of creativity and uniqueness to your projects with custom illustrations. We bring ideas to life with an artistic prowess, delivering illustrations that make a lasting impact.

  • From brochures to flyers and business cards, we design high-quality print materials that leave a lasting impression. Our meticulous attention to detail ensures that every element aligns seamlessly with your brand identity.

  • Harness the power of video to tell your brand's story. Our skilled video editing and design team will transform your footage into captivating visual narratives that engage and inspire your audience.

Experience

ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR

TUKAIZ MARKETING | FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS
DECEMBER 2021 – PRESENT

Creating compelling designs for a major QSR account while overseeing that the art department follows brand standards, guidelines, and attention to detail in the production of all jobs.

PROJECT MANAGER & DESIGNER

BRIAN HALL DESIGN GROUP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
MAY 2015 – DECEMBER 2021

Created a job management system to organize, oversee, and maintain status of all jobs within the company, and to administer and delegate the flow of jobs daily. Developed design experience and skill set to design print and web, website programming, HTML email programming, packaging, branding, and video editing and production.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

ALPHA COPIES | AMES, IOWA
SEPTEMBER 2013 – SPRING 2015

Delivered high level of customer service through outsourcing jobs, professional client work, and one-on-one customer interaction. Utilized design experience and attention to detail to assist clients and act as a resource for fellow employees with design related jobs.