We Are

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Who we are and what we do.

Our Story

Carroll Design Co. was founded by Maegan Carroll-Simmons in 2018 as a response to a need for more effective visual branding for small businesses. She saw an opportunity to help businesses thrive in the marketplace by providing them with memorable, cohesive, and professional marketing materials. In 2022, Carroll Design Co. grew into a team of creatives to expand our services beyond graphic design. Since then, we continue to be a resource for new and established brands in need of compelling visual branding, graphic design, photography, videography, website design, copywriting, social media, and mural work. We also offer services for individuals needing wedding invitations, residential murals, and portrait photography.

Maegan Carroll-Simmons

Owner & Creative Director

Maegan is an award-winning artist and graphic designer from Lakeland, Florida, with over a decade of experience in creative marketing. She uses her talent for design and creative direction to help brands showcase their values and personality through visual media.

She began her career by earning an Associate Degree in Fine Art and a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design. During her time in college, she was part of multiple scholarship and student leadership opportunities based on her design portfolio. She later acquired a Master of Business Administration in Executive Leadership and immediately started freelancing while being recruited for full-time positions.

In 2018, Carroll Design Co. was born. A few years into freelancing Maegan expanded her business by collaborating with other skilled creatives to fill areas in copywriting, photography, videography, and design to help better meet the needs of her clients.

Over the years she has had the privilege of working with clients across various industries as a member of multiple in-house creative teams, a freelance graphic designer, and as the creative director of Carroll Design Co. where she designs and provides creative direction and guidance over written content, social media, photography, and videography.

I apply one core belief to every project I’m tasked with—to conceptualize ideas based on a brand’s values, goals, and personality rather than using existing styles and trends in the industry to create something unique. – Mae

Maegan’s experiences have provided her with a range of skills that qualify her to fulfill her calling to create thoughtful and unique brands for other small businesses like her own.

After earning a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design with a minor in Journalism and Public Relations, she acquired a Master of Business Administration in Executive Leadership. The range of education she received has helped her turn a side hustle into a successful boutique creative agency that transforms and builds thoughtful and unique brands.

Melanie
Carroll

Senior Graphic Designer

Melanie Carroll is a seasoned artist and graphic designer with decades of experience. A Polk State College graduate of Fine Arts, she has spent many years working as an art teacher where she shared her skills with her students, a real estate agent where she utilizes her marketing abilities, and a graphic designer. Melanie’s multifaceted skills in visual media help her approach graphic design with a creative eye, always bringing new ideas and solutions to every project.

Daniel
Carroll-Simmons

Photographer

Daniel’s dad was a photographer for the FBI at the beginning of his career. His dad’s film cameras sparked his interest in photography in 2015. Daniel has works photographing events, engagements, studio portraits, branded photoshoots, and products. He believes photography utilizes connection and brings people together, both in front of and behind the lens.

Jordan
Fleming

Copywriter & Editor

Jordan is a Florida native who grew up invested in the arts. Understanding from an early age how powerful storytelling can be, she sought out a Bachelor of Arts in English, a minor in Creative Writing, and a Certificate in Deaf Studies from Southeastern University and gained experience in marketing and publishing. She uses her education, experience, and love of art and design to communicate in ways that are creative, conscious, and effective.

Emily
Kindl

Content Creator

Emily has called Lakeland her home since 2019, coming from roots in colorful Colorado and Illinois. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Intercultural Studies through Southeastern University, and also began pursuing a Master of Divinity. Among her heart for ministry, she also has always had an eye and passion for creating—writing since she was young, picking up film photography in college, and dabbling in design for years. Through whatever she creates, Emily always seeks to tell a story.

Kaf
Nelson

Social Media Strategist

Kaf‘s passion is helping brands thrive in the digital landscape. She understands the power of storytelling and leverages various platforms to create engaging content that captivates audiences and drives brand awareness. With her innovative approach and strategic mindset, she has successfully developed and executed result-driven social media and digital marketing campaigns for clients in a diverse range of industries.

Rebekah
Sikes

Assistant Graphic Designer

Rebekah loves creating with all mediums and specializes in graphic design. She graduated from Southeastern University with a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design and a Master of Business Administration in Design Management. During her time there, she designed for their marketing department and freelanced for local businesses and large companies alike. She is inspired by artists like Wayne Thiebaud and Monet, and loves the organic use of shape and lines found in designs of the Art Nouveau movement.

Our Mission & Values

We deliver thoughtfully designed materials that showcase the vision of your brand and captivate your audience. To do so, we keep our values at the forefront of everything we do:

We are intentional and skilled, using our creative and business expertise to create high-end creative materials based on your brand’s style and needs rather than our own.

We are collaborative, working with our clients and team members respectfully and learning from one another to achieve the best outcome.