Alicia Carvalho Design Studio

I was looking for a graphic designer who could help my organization redesign a community centre program guide and Alicia Carvalho came highly-recommended by people whose work and design aesthetic I trust.Our program guide is essentially a catalogue, so it contains a lot of details and information that is a challenge to present and organize. Alicia was able to streamline and modernize the guide and make it easier to read by guiding the eye with a grid system, a consistent layout and a font hierarchy that were not only effective, but beautiful.Off-the-bat, I knew that we made the right choice by reaching out to her because she had very thoughtful questions and a collaborative approach to her working style. She listened to us and helped us bring our vision to paper. She is flexible and adaptable to requests, but at the same time, she’s confident in her experience and knowledge and able to push back when she can see a problematic suggestion. Alicia fit into our team seamlessly and was a joy to work with. We can’t wait to hire her for more projects.

Alicia was an absolute treasure to work with. I sought her out due to very high recommendations from a fellow photographer, and within mere hours of sending a query email I'd received all the information I needed at the time, PLUS some. Alicia is a very personable, approachable, friendly individual who really invests in what she is doing. I always received revised work promptly, and Alicia was very quick to follow up with asking questions, where it was clarifying my vision or seeing if I needed additional support in my project. I would not have been able to create my first book with the high quality it has without her. For anyone hesitating -- I 100% urge you to reach out to her. She's worth every penny of the investment you make, and she has multiple options to choose from, making her an accessible option for virtually any budget. I will more than likely work with Alicia on future projects thanks to such an amazing experience.

In my experience, the quality of a designer's work is equally important to the quality of experience working with them. Alicia is excellent on both counts -- her design work is polished, beautiful and on-brand, and she's also extremely professional and on-the-ball, reducing any guesswork or anxiety in the design process. I highly recommend working with her.

I worked with Alicia on a project for Neighbourhood Small Grants at Vancouver Foundation. She was professional, organized, and a pleasure to work with. Our final project was thoughtfully and beautifully designed and I owe a lot of that to how collaborative and communicative Alicia was throughout the process. I would recommend her to anyone in need of a design expert!

I had the pleasure of working with Alicia on a project to redesign our college's viewbooks. From the start, Alicia impressed us with her professionalism and organization. She kept us informed every step of the way and was always willing to answer any questions we had.Working with Alicia was a great success. She listened carefully to our needs and goals and translated them into a beautiful design! The new viewbooks are much more visually appealing and easier to read, and they showcase our programs in a more compelling way.The most significant improvement that resulted from our work together is the overall look and feel of our viewbooks. The new design is much more in line with our new branding and communicates our message clearly and effectively. Alicia's creativity really shines through in her work.If you're on the fence about working with Alicia, I would highly recommend her. She is a talented and dedicated designer who truly cares about her clients' success.I wish you all the best, Alicia! :)

Alicia did a fantastic job of designing a youth health report for our research program, and I especially appreciated her willingness to make a number of last minute changes prior to the report's publication. Alicia was able to quickly grasp our vision for the report and produced multiple versions for us to consider. I would highly recommend hiring Alicia for similar kinds of projects and hope to hire her again in the future.

When I was referred to Alicia, I was told she was extremely talented, so I had high expectations from the beginning. Let's just say Alicia exceeded those expectations and I'm beyond thrilled with my logo and branding!She guided me through the discovery process and helped me refine and strengthen my company's brand identity. Alicia asked all the right questions and got my brand from the start! She also kept me updated throughout the design process and stuck to every deadline.She's creative, talented, organized and a delight to work with. I look forward to working with Alicia again and will refer her to my network at every opportunity.

I worked closely with Alicia through my role at Forum for Women Entrepreneurs. We were on a tight and strict timeline to design our first annual report and Alicia was absolutely AMAZING to work with. She was quick to respond, asked all the right questions, and knew exactly what we were looking for (even when we didn't). More so, she knew how important this project was to us and how important our timeline was and she was on top of every detail and element of this project t make sure it got done on time. I could not have asked for a better experience!I cannot wait to work with Alicia again on future projects and highly recommend her for your design needs.Thank you, Alicia!

I was referred by a friend to Alicia in my search for my own rebranding. I was completely stuck figuring out my messaging and coming up with a mark that embodied my shift in markets. Alicia brought a process and creative interpretation that far exceeded my expectations. Her clear direction and thoughtful feedback resulted in efficient progress to our final result. I gained a clarity and confidence within my branding that I can now take forward into the rest of my business. Would highly recommend her for any design needs!

I've been working with Alicia for four years in her capacity as lead designer for The Narwhal's annual print edition magazine. In addition to being a truly creative force, Alicia is also a masterful project manager, which has been most welcome over the years with projects that require both an artful touch and a keen attention for detail. Ten out of ten. You will not regret working with this lovely and very professional human being.