TESTIMONIALS
"Karen dug to get to the core of what my company's about and then translated that info seamlessly into our brand identity. She provided plenty of options (including an enthusiastic attempt at my dumb idea) and then refined the final choice until we were thrilled with it. I can't recommend her too highly. If you want to see her logo and website design for me, check out www.crewideas.com."
— Bob Merlotti, President,
Skeleton Crew
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"Karen possesses the rare combination of top-notch design skills and excellent communication skills. She gleans and understands business needs, which are addressed in her designs. She is always positive and very pleasant to work with."
— Pat Garvey, VP of Internet Operations at Weider Publications
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“We are so excited about the designs you presented. We now realize that the previous company we had hired lacked understanding of what we wanted and talent, both of which you demonstrated. Thanks for your effort. You took us to a higher level!”
— Karin Schratter,
ARC Design Group, Inc.
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Here are some comments from an article written about our design process:
" the current article about the logo for the cancer foundation is brilliant! I know that the real process is much more complicated, but I enjoy the way you describe the relations between the initial ideas and certain steps of the creative process. ....... (BTW, the beauty of Karen’s final design is simply stunning and really moving.)" --Samuel T.
"The latest PDF on identity creation for the Jennifer Diamond Foundation is amazing — one of the best things I’ve seen from you in, what, almost 18 years? And that’s saying something. I do appreciate all the thoughtfulness that you put into communicating your ideas. It is both inspiring and humbling." ---Peter B.
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“Joe Weider, who is nearly impossible to impress when it comes to graphics, was really pleased with the shape.com layouts you provided.”
— Eric Weider, President of
Weider Health and Fitness
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"Words cannot express how lucky I was to find Karen Barranco. She was able to hone right in on what kind of message I was trying to project with my brand and nailed it immediately! Her logo design completely defined Cake Monkey Bakery and has been instrumental to the growing success of the company.
As for the website and gift box packaging, well they speak for themselves. Customers, as well as food journalists, are always telling me what a beautiful website we have. Our gift boxes are a big part of our business and Karen's package design helps to sell them! In short, I love Karen and she will always have a role in Cake Monkey's future."
— Lisa J. Olin, Owner
Cake Monkey Bakery