DESIGN & ART DIRECTION | BEND, OREGON
DESIGNING
IMPACT.
ELEVATING
PURPOSE.
Hi! I’m Ashley
DESIGNER & ART DIRECTOR
For 20+ years, I've been up:lifting graphic design. My design business features 2 complementary practices: On the corporate side (Nike, Columbia Sportswear, Target, Sephora, Starbucks, Danone, Accenture & more) — I focus on executive presentation design, report design, and infographics. For smaller, purpose-driven businesses, I art direct from the ground up — brand identity system, website design, marketing collateral, copywriting, photoshoots, and swag. The result is a premium design experience with most of my clients staying with me for 12+ years. I am particularly adept at getting to know my clients and matching their personality to the aesthetic. I’m passionate about turning their bold visions (and often times messy content!) into an elevated brand message that delivers.
In today’s fast paced world, I use Ai as a tool. Design is still a bespoke craft. Ai creates efficiencies in foundational areas which allows for more time to focus on the creative touch needed to create a lasting impact for your business.
I look forward to our design journey together!
SELECTED WORKS
OFFERINGS
FOR ESTABLISHED BRANDS READY TO MODERNIZE
UP:LIFT BRAND REFRESH
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FOR NEW BUSINESSES OR FULL REBRANDS
BRAND IDENTITY SYSTEM
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FOR BUSINESSES READY FOR FULL TRANSFORMATION
FULL BRAND ECOSYSTEM
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KIND WORDS
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Agata Romallo Garcia
Vice President | Sustainability at Target
“I’ve worked with Ashley across multiple companies for over 10 years, and she consistently delivers design work that elevates strategy and sharpens storytelling. Her ability to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling visuals has brought our work to life in powerful ways. She’s a creative partner who makes strategy feel both accessible and impactful.”
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Makeeba McCreary
President | New Commonwealth Fund, Boston
“Ashley is really the best. She has never let me down. We have worked together for so long that I am able to talk to Ashley for 5 minutes–download the “ethos” of the asset, the budget and the idiosyncratic spells of each client and my timeline–and have her deliver designs that always land. You name it, she delivers.”
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Nandha Kumar
Chief Information & Digital Officer | ADM
“I have had the pleasure of working with Ashley Melin for 10+ years, and she consistently exceeds expectations. Her ability to polish and enhance our executive presentations is exceptional. She is incredibly responsive and flexible, always adapting to our needs and timelines. Her work is consistently of high quality, and she has a keen eye for detail that truly makes our presentations stand out.”
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Bithiah Carter
President | Give Black Alliance, Boston
“Ashley is amazing. She is intuitive, quick, accurate and manages to get the job done right every single time. She has transformed our brand. Our clients marvel at her work because she always conveys the right sentiment. She is a perfectionist that understands my work style and matches me perfectly. Use her once and you will be hooked!”
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Mark Lucas
Principal | Permit Capital Realty, Denver
“Ashley is highly adaptable in creating impactful presentations regardless of the industry type we are pursuing for our real estate developments. As a result we have generated more business and have continually utilized Ashley’s excellent service offering for over 12 years.”
