I'm a Creative Director and Graphic Designer with deep experience across print and digital. I create meaningful, strategic design solutions—whether building a startup’s visual identity or elevating established brands. My print work spans logos and business collateral to large-format campaigns, billboard graphics, and building-scale murals. Digitally, I’ve grown with the evolution of the web, from simple social assets to complex branded websites. This breadth of work has shaped a seasoned, versatile portfolio and a strong command of effective print, digital, and promotional design. I’m also a board member of Becoming Better Neighbors, a nonprofit I launched in 2025 to uplift underserved communities.

Brande Crandall

I'm a Creative Director and Graphic Designer with deep experience across print and digital. I create meaningful, strategic design solutions—whether building a startup’s visual identity or elevating established brands. My print work spans logos and business collateral to large-format campaigns, billboard graphics, and building-scale murals. Digitally, I’ve grown with the evolution of the web, from simple social assets to complex branded websites. This breadth of work has shaped a seasoned, versatile portfolio and a strong command of effective print, digital, and promotional design. I’m also a board member of Becoming Better Neighbors, a nonprofit I launched in 2025 to uplift underserved communities.

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I’m a Creative Director and Graphic Designer with deep experience across print and digital. I create meaningful, strategic design solutions—whether building a startup’s visual identity or elevating established brands. My print work spans logos and business collateral to large-format campaigns, billboard graphics, and building-scale murals. Digitally, I’ve grown with the evolution of the web, from simple social assets to complex branded websites. This breadth of work has shaped a seasoned, versatile portfolio and a strong command of effective print, digital, and promotional design.

I’m also a board member of Becoming Better Neighbors, a nonprofit I launched in 2025 to uplift underserved communities.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner at brande crandall design
January 1, 2017 - Present
Owner of a design studio with an international client base; leads creative direction and design across print and digital, including branding, identity systems, and promotional materials.
Brand Designer at Alliance Residential Company
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Partnered with Brand Managers, Directors, and clients to develop high-end marketing materials for residential communities; conducted market research, developed logos and brand systems, selected color palettes, and applied branding across print, digital, environmental, and social platforms; presented work to clients and managed project priorities and deadlines.
Visual Communications Director at University of Advancing Technology
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2015
Oversaw high-volume concept development, design, production, art direction, photography, and event coordination for the Marketing Department; responsibilities included brand stewardship, support for campus partners, leading the creative team, internship programs, and overseeing workflow and print production.
Owner/Art Director at Volition / Barnstorm Design
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2004
Agency partner leading staff art direction, development, and management while overseeing design and production across print, media, and web; supported client acquisition through presentations and pitches, developed marketing strategies, managed budgets and project plans, coordinated with print vendors, and represented clients at industry events.
Graphic Design Intern at Walter Bernard Milton Glaser WBMG
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997
Contributed to magazine publications under the art direction of Irene Vandervoort and the firm’s principals; responsibilities included production design, illustration production, photo shoot assistance, and presentation preparation.
Board Member at Becoming Better Neighbors
January 1, 2025 - Present
Board member of Becoming Better Neighbors, a nonprofit launched in 2025 to uplift underserved communities.

Education

BFA, Visual Communications at Northern Arizona University
January 11, 2030 - December 24, 2025
BFA, Visual Communications at Northern Arizona University
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026

Qualifications

Addy Awards – AAF Colorado
January 11, 2030 - December 24, 2025
Women in Business Award Recipient – Arizona
January 11, 2030 - December 24, 2025
Distinguished Alumni Award – Northern Arizona University
January 11, 2030 - December 24, 2025
Addy Awards – AAF Colorado
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026
Women in Business Award Recipient – Arizona
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026
Faculty Nomination – Top Graduating Student
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026
Distinguished Alumni Award – Northern Arizona University
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026
Top 40 under 40 – Colorado, Business Journal
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Education, Retail, Other