So, we are working on a project for a client and we knew that a historic image would provide the perfect backdrop for our piece. But editorial imagery can get VERY pricey So we did some research and found some great resources for your next project—there are a ton of public domain images available for […]

WAAAAY back in 2008, CurlyRed was part of the Urban Forest Project, and this work still holds a special place in our hearts. The Urban Forest Project was a national exhibition working in conjunction with the Times Square Alliance and World Studio in NYC, put on by Tilt Studios. The project brought together 200 artists, […]

Caitlin McAfee is not your typical founder of a dance company. She comes from an almost scientific viewpoint in her approach to dance. She is starting a new dance company, and needed branding as quickly as possible. Caitlin gave CurlyRed the following statements to help guide us in the branding creation process. BlueShift Dance Artist […]

A lifetime ago, our dear friend Matthew Winner (author, blogger, and of All The Wonders fame) was teaching a class of 3rd graders. I, M. Kendall Ludwig, president and principal designer of CurlyRed, had an idea for a graphic design firm but DIDN'T HAVE A NAME! I was stuck and needed help. So Matthew took […]

Since we went live with our brand-new site last week, the response has been absolutely tremendous! Thanks to all of you for your kind words of encouragement and support—we're so glad you love the site too! Since we've launched, a few of you have asked us to refresh you on exactly what our services are, […]

Well, let us tell you—this has been a long time coming. We are so excited to finally share this with you— our brand-new website has gone LIVE! This fully-responsive custom website is full of new imagery (with the pictures of Kendall shot by the talented Stacey of Atomic Cheesecake Studios), new navigation, new testimonials, tons […]

Yesterday, after completely deleting the majority of their online presence, Radiohead released a rather strange and yet beautifully-made claymation video for their new haunting single: "Burn the Witch." For us, music and design are deeply intertwined. Music often inspires us to create, and design/art often influences and helps shapes some truly amazing music videos. Kendall's […]

We love it when we get to do cool things with our clients! has agreed to host for this very “sweet” event, bringing creative professionals and students together in Baltimore! Check it out: Register here: http://allamericanicecreamsocial.eventbrite.com/ We hope to see you there!

Wow! We couldn't be happier about this one—Carroll Museums, with includes the historic Carroll Mansion and the Phoenix Shot Tower in Baltimore, Maryland, just launched a brand-new website. Carroll Mansion was the winter home of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, last living and only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence. Over time, this house has […]

photo courtesy of Aji Bakare, TU Graduate Student, Women and Gender Studies Kendall, president and principal designer for CurlyRed, had the great privilege of speaking the Women In Leadership conference at Towson University on April 2nd. She spoke to a room of enthusiastic and driven women, and enjoyed the diversity of the women's passions and […]

written by Kendall Ludwig, president and principal designer, CurlyRed Disclaimer: I know, and have long had great respect for, Brooke Hall and Justin Allen. They are the founders of What Works Studio, What Weekly, and the the ones who first imagined Light City. I've been hearing them talk about this event for several years, and […]

So—this client is VERY near and dear to our hearts. Kendall's younger brother, John Amato, V, was married to Samantha Tarlton this past Saturday in a beautiful celebration at Linganore Winecellars. CurlyRed had the extreme privilege of designing the save-the-date, invitations, and RSVP cards. This was our first time printing in spot foil and hand-lining […]

Clarity Centers is a new group counseling center in Towson, MD that believes the relationship between patient and therapist is of the upmost importance. Through fully engaged guided conversations with wise and compassionate counselors, patients can "end needless suffering" by learning self knowledge, self control and gaining clarity. Our client and long-time friend, Dr. Shawn […]

Our long-time good friend, Jenn Tucker of Cafeteria Design has a new endeavor: Studio Lola! We're in love with these beautiful pillows and the care that goes into creating them. From Studio Lola’s Etsy page:  “One of the privileges of entrepreneurship is the ability to make responsible, meaningful, and sustainable business decisions in matters that […]

It's that time of year again—presentation time! CurlyRed is always honored to be a part of these great events. You can catch our president and principal designer, M. Kendall Ludwig, presenting at the following: Towson University's Women in Leadership Conference: April 2nd, 2016 from Towson University's website: “On Saturday April 2, 2016, Towson University will be […]

Hi everyone! Meet Tia: our newest lovable member of this crazy CurlyRed family. We often take interns from local universities to help mentor them while they earn school credit. But we thought it would be sweet to interview her and find out what makes Tia tick. Here we go! 1. Where do you go to […]

So you might be sick of hearing how awesome Hamilton is (it seems like everyone on the interwebs are bussing about this musical)—but seriously, it's so very good. And unlike most trending topics, Hamilton is worth all of the buzz. We haven't gotten a chance to see it on stage yet, but have listened to […]

If you are Parks and Recreation fans like we are, then you already know about the awesome holiday that happens every February 13th: Galentine's Day. We love it, because, we are obviously all about Girl Power, but we also love having a day to celebrate all of the important women in our lives. In that […]

We are closing up shop until January 4th, 2016. We wish you and yours and joyous and anxiety-free holiday!

We have been long-time fans of Betamore, a co-working and educational space for technology and entrepreneurship in downtown Baltimore. So we were thrilled when they came to us with this infographic project that visually captured all of the progress Betamore has made in the past three years. Using the playful color palette of Betamore's branding […]