CurlyRed | A Design Blog
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This area is a place to explore design ideas and inspiration, share recent work and testimonials, and let you know about upcoming CurlyRed and art-related events happening in Garrett County, MD and beyond.
If you would like to contribute or be featured in this blog, please contact Kendall at kendall@curlyred.com.
Our president and principal designer, M. Kendall Ludwig, knows exactly how hard it is to be a working mother. Our client Heather is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse-Midwife and Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). She not only also understands those challenges as a mom herself, but also wanted to create a space in […]
Categories: 17 years of CurlyRed, branding, CurlyRed client testimonials, CurlyRed portfolio, logo design, logo portfolio
The weather is finally getting nicer, and we're looking forward to all the special events happening over the next few months. Our sister company, Jitterbug Movement Studio, does once-a-month dance nights at a local restaurant and bar called Moonshadow, near Deep Creek Lake. The next one coming up is Line Dancing with Jitterbug instructor Terry […]
Technology is evolving, and we must as well. CurlyRed is committed to handcrafted design. We believe that the human touch is essential in creating designs that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also resonate with our client’s audience. We forgo the use of Artificial Intelligence in our design process, ensuring every concept and final piece […]
Categories: 17 years of CurlyRed
CurlyRed was thrilled to be chosen to create a new web presence and marketing materials for the First Peoples Wing-Off and Music Festival! This festival, brought to you by Western Maryland Jaycees, is an annual celebration of the best wings and music in the region surrounding Cumberland, Maryland. All profits from this event are going […]
Categories: 17 years of CurlyRed, CurlyRed client testimonials, CurlyRed portfolio, custom Wordpress website, Uncategorized, web developer, website design portfolio
On March 9, 2023, the Paycheck Fairness Act (H.R. 17/ S. 728) was reintroduced in Congress. AAUW calls on all elected officials to listen to voters, who overwhelming support pay equity, and work to pass this important bill. You've heard the statistics — on average, women working full time in the United States are paid […]
Categories: 17 years of CurlyRed
We love working with nonprofits and helping them in their quest to do good work. The mission of The Community Trust Foundation, Inc. is to strengthen the region by working in partnership with donors and community groups. They accomplish that mission by building philanthropic resources, connecting donors to organizations and programs they care about, making […]
Categories: 17 years of CurlyRed, branding, community trust foundation, CurlyRed client testimonials, logo design, logo portfolio
Thank you so much to Points North Studio for the feature! For The Love of Design and Color: If your love language includes color swatches, fonts, and patterns, then please swipe right on us! This is an appreciation post about the amazing designers we have in our network. Take a moment to read about their […]
If we gave you a conversation heart, it would read: “Why are you so awesome?” Wishing you a Valentine's Day full of moments of love and joy (and dare we say chocolate?).
Categories: 17 years of CurlyRed
We are thrilled to be celebrating 17 years of business! To our clients, friends and family: Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support and love. We know that remaining in business for this long is a gift, and we don't take that lightly. We hope to keep providing good design for […]
Categories: 17 years of CurlyRed
On January 31st, CurlyRed will turn 17 YEARS OLD (can you believe it?). CurlyRed clients, partners and friends: Join us on Wednesday, January 31st, from 4:30-7pm, for this free event to celebrate 17 years of CurlyRed! Enjoy some light refreshments right where the CurlyRed magic happens (208 South Second Street in Oakland)! We simply ask […]
Every February at CurlyRed, we donate 10% of our proceeds to two worthy nonprofits! This year our Garrett County recipient is Stephen's Table and our "beyond" recipient is The Embassy Theatre in Cumberland, MD. You can read more about these fantastic non-profits below. Stephen's Table is a ministry of The Episcopal Church in Garrett County. […]
Dear Clients and Friends, CurlyRed has had the privilege of serving you for the past (almost) 17 years. We have grown and evolved much in that time, but our commitment to “good design for everyone” has not wavered. We care deeply about providing creative and timeless branding, print and web solutions, while still meeting our […]
by CurlyRed president and principal designer M. Kendall Ludwig For the past 4 or 5 years, we gather our family and friends and go caroling around our neighborhood. It's always freezing cold and clear as we carefully traverse the hills of Mountain Lake Park for about an hour before heading to a neighbor's house for […]
Categories: 16 years of CurlyRed
If you're still looking for a last-minute stocking stuffer that's regionally and women-made, we've got you covered! There's a very limited quantity of CurlyRed candles left for purchase. Our newest scent for 2023 is Soothing Siren: a refreshing and rejuvenating ambiance of 💜 lavender and 🌿 mint! Other scents available: 🍂 Smoke & Siren,🌲Cedar & […]
by CurlyRed president and principal designer M. Kendall Ludwig When I was a child at Christmastime, delight was a daily experience. Seeing the lights and decorations around me, singing carols, baking cookies, finding Christmas cards in our mailbox, checking my stocking to see if there was anything inside, parties with loved ones, getting to "shop" […]
Categories: 16 years of CurlyRed
We love colorful, creative branding projects! Our friend Andrew Nelson approached CurlyRed about creating a visual brand for his newest endeavor, Autism Community Consultants. This organization would be working with businesses and non-profits to make spaces more inclusive to individuals living on the spectrum. Andrew wanted the initials to be the main focus in a […]
CurlyRed candles are now back in stock, while supplies last! Our newest scent for 2023 is Soothing Siren: a refreshing and rejuvenating ambiance of 💜 lavender and 🌿 mint! Other scents available: 🍂 Smoke & Siren,🌲Cedar & Siren, 🍪 Cinnamon & Siren, 🎃 Spice & Siren, and ☕️ Espresso & Siren. These candles are custom-made […]
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by CurlyRed president and principal designer M. Kendall Ludwig Imagine you are a surgeon. A patient comes to you and says: “I need to have this heart procedure done, but I want to make sure I'm choosing the best surgeon. I'll tell you what, I'm going to have you and two of your fellow surgeons […]
Categories: 16 years of CurlyRed
by CurlyRed president and principal designer M. Kendall Ludwig Nurture is a verb that means “care for and encourage the growth or development of.” As we head into the colder weather, shorter days and the demands of the holiday season, the idea of nurturing ourselves or others may become difficult. When I get busy, I […]
Categories: 16 years of CurlyRed
Ohio-South Farm Products is a Specialty Foods company rooted in Central Ohio. Their great tasting products are made fresh from the farm with healthy, natural ingredients. Ohio-South markets to national distributors, wholesale customers, grocery stores, restaurants, and online direct to consumer. Many of our products were created by hardworking Specialty Food Industry entrepreneurs and sold […]
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