Our very own favorite blondie, Jackson, has been working for CurlyRed for four years and has loved every second of it. Throughout his time at CurlyRed, he has gotten experience in building websites through Dreamweaver, complete client site updates and maintenance, and a look into how the design process works. He believes that art and […]

You're not imagining things. A LOT of AI-generated artwork looks very similar. And it's becoming white noise in already crowded online spaces. If you want to stand out in your industry, want more folks to attend your events, are looking for employees or volunteers, a fully custom designed brand, graphic, or website will be a […]

In partnership with The Garrett County Commission for Women and The Dove Center, the community is invited to honor eight decades of progress on August 26 at Deep Creek Lake State Park. OAKLAND, MD — The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Garrett Branch is marking a major milestone: 80 years of advocating for equity, […]

This video interview featuring Nick Sharps, President of Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, is part of a client spotlight series by the creative agency CurlyRed. CurlyRed, led by principal designer M. Kendall Ludwig, loves to create custom branding solutions for community organizations like the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce. Nick discusses the process of working […]

So this one might ruffle some feathers. We are currently witnessing a huge influx in AI-generated artwork that small businesses and non-profits are using to promote for upcoming events. These graphics all have a very similar look. Ask anyone under the age of 25, and they will probably refer to it as “AI slop” or […]

We are very excited for our long-time client, Mother Maiden Crone Apothecary & Bodywork Shop, who recently opened a second location at Timber Rock Village! Timber Rock has now introduced massage and spa services as part of thier growing resort-style experience at Deep Creek Lake. Tiffany Rounds, Licensed Massage Therapist, brings thoughtful care, professional expertise, […]

To our favorite web guru and all-around wonderful human being, we hope you have a great birthday!

For those of you who are following along, we have not 1 or 2, but 3 INTERNS this summer! Last but not least, please welcome our newest CurlyRed graphic design intern, Emily McCormick (fun fact: Emily's sister Amanda is also interning for us, and they were both students of Mark's at Garrett College)! 1. Where […]

Do you ever wonder how AI-art is "created"? Currently, the process goes something like this: The language models and image generators need samples before they can generate anything. The giant tech companies call this “training” – the Artificial Intelligence machines are being provided huge datasets that are run through several algorithms. But this data comes […]

Meet our newest CurlyRed graphic design intern, Amanda McCormick! We had her answer a few get-to-know-you questions: 1. Where do you attend school? What is your major? I attend Garrett College and my major is Graphic & Web Design. 2. What’s your dream career? My dream career is to create video games. 3. What do […]

Join us on Thursday, June 18th for great food and conversation with some of the most incredible women in Garrett County! Networking + Lunch at Ace's Run Restaurant & Pub $22 includes lunch buffet, beverage, and gratuity Our month's presenter will be Krysta Huxford, owner of Practical Pilates. Krysta was looking for a new exercise […]

Meet our newest CurlyRed graphic design intern, Alayna Weeks (fun fact: Alanya is the cousin our our very own lead designer, Olivia)! 1. Where did you attend school? What was your major? attended school at Garrett College for two years, and then transferred to Frostburg State University for two years after that and just recently […]

If you’re nervous about the data centers required to power A.I., you’re right on the money. Data centers 💦require massive amounts of water for cooling. Permanently depletes local aquifers and wells, sometimes noticeably decreasing water pressure for residential neighborhoods and agricultural needs. 💰Causes electricity demands to skyrocket and leads to higher utility bills 🏭rely on […]

CurlyRed is a small team of local artists. We geek out over typefaces and color palettes. We love looking at wine labels, movie posters and album art. We also love living, working and playing right here in Oakland, Maryland, in the heart of Appalachia. By hiring CurlyRed instead of using A.I., you're supporting local designers, […]

This video interview featuring Anthony Delauney, owner of Owning the Dash, is part of a client spotlight series by the creative agency CurlyRed. Owning the Dash is a financial literacy program for kids that makes learning financial principles fun! CurlyRed, led by principal designer M. Kendall Ludwig, helped Anthony with the visual design and layout […]

The ghost with the most comes to the stage in Beetlejuice Jr., the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon. Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole "being dead thing." Lucky for Lydia, she and her father […]

Have you ever wondered what goes into trademarking a logo? There's typically lawyers and paperwork involved, but there's also a need to demonstrate that the visual brand includes original art. Tools like Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini don't care if the art they "borrow" to generate logos is credited to the artist or unique to the […]

Hyertek's mission is to unlock knowledge, automate intelligence, and empower people—helping organizations evolve, adapt, and lead with purpose. They believe progress happens when people and information move seamlessly together. HyerTek recently underwent a significant brand transformation, partnering with our creative team at CurlyRed to redefine its visual identity and digital presence. The collaboration focused on […]

This video interview featuring Dina van Klaveren, Canon for Development and Stewardship for The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland in Baltimore, MD, is part of a client spotlight series by the creative agency CurlyRed. CurlyRed, led by principal designer M. Kendall Ludwig, handles several print design projects for the Diocese, including the Bishop's Appeal. In the […]

Join AAUW-Garrett Branch members and friends for some tea, treats and loving conversation! AAUW-Garrett Branch has been advancing equity for women and girls in Garrett County, MD since 1946 and would love to get to know YOU better! FREE to attend and bring a friend! Feel free also to bring a treat or beverage to […]