Creative Conversations featuring Kimberly Gilroy

Alfa Charlie’s Kimberly Gilroy Explores the Power of Design on the Missed Opportunities for Good Podcast

Alfa Charlie Co-Founder Kimberly Gilroy recently joined Alana Ficalora and Steph Belsky on their podcast, Missed Opportunities for Good, for an engaging conversation on how intentional design can spark real impact. With a focus on the values that drive her work, Kimberly shared insights into the role of creative storytelling and branding in helping businesses connect authentically with their audiences.

alfa charlie womankind grant

WomanKind – A Creative Grant for Women’s Health Innovators

As part of our commitment to supporting the causes we are passionate about, Alfa Charlie is offering a 3-month design partnership for non-profits and start-ups dedicated to women's health.

Michelle Sneed

Michelle Sneed, Founder of A Few Good Women®

By creating this studio model business with high-dollar private funding and keeping control of the projects within our diverse group, we are not only leveling the playing fields; we’re leading it.

One Awards Winner | Alfa Charlie

Alfa Charlie takes home two silver awards at the 2022 One Awards

Alfa Charlie is honored to receive two silvers at the 2022 One Awards. The awards recognize our work rebranding Rewriting the Code and the brand design for The Aisle Magazine.

Shellie Baxter with DRONE Project

Shellie F. Baxter, CEO and Founder of Our Genetic Legacy

The history of black and brown people has been hidden and obscured for centuries. Taking it to the metaverse is my way of screaming from the mountaintop.

Michelle Meyer | NIL Network

Michelle Meyer, Founder of NIL Network

I've forced myself to keep pushing my boundaries. When I first started NIL Network, I was afraid to take a meeting!

The Aisle magazine cover

Branding an art-forward wedding magazine:
Case Study

Rebranding a leading online publication for print so that it feels related but different enough to have a personality of its own.

San Diego Magazine CEO, Claire Johnson

Claire Johnson, CEO of San Diego Magazine

"I believe this country has yet to recognize the potential of its genius. If all Americans believe there is room at the table for everyone, we could start to break down systems of oppression."

Janie Reed USA Softball player running bases

Janie Reed, Professional Softball Player

"Comparing ourselves to other people will only lead us to be the second-best version of someone else. No one else can be the best Janie Reed. Only I can do that. Everyone's race ends at a different place."

Stacey Edelstein, Co-founder Raygun

Stacey Edelstein, Co-founder Raygun

"Place more value on curiosity and practice than comparison and perfection. The latter will only lead you further away from finding your gifts."

Kids Ocean Day aerial artwork

Branding an Environmental Nonprofit:
Kids Ocean Day

Inspiring the next generation of environmental activists.

What Season is Your Visual Brand?

Defining your seasonal personality helps you think big. It gives you and your designer cues to style your brand, choosing your colors, shapes, patterns, and textures.

Multiple plates of catered food

The key ingredient to make your catering business stand out

To get your audience's attention, it takes more than the visual components to set you apart.

How to get the design you need to drive your business forward

How to get the design you need to grow your business

Design plays a crucial role in the success of any business. Here are six key ways to ensure you get the designs you need (hint: it's not always what you want).

Alfa Charlie is hiring a UX/UI designer

We’re hiring:
Freelance UX/UI Designer

Join our creative team at Alfa Charlie.

New year same you

New year, same you.

Times change, trends come and go, but one thing should always remain consistent: the core principles of your brand. At Alfa Charlie, we call this your anchor.

Twenty-Twenty SD

Twenty-Twenty aspires to document what has been seen, heard and felt over the course of this year in San Diego.

Behind The Mask | Small Business Interviews | San Diego

Behind the Mask

A series of interviews with San Diego small business owners during a time of crisis.

Design 1% Better

We joined the international organization 1% for the Planet to expand our passion beyond our business. As members we’ll contribute at least one percent of our annual sales to environmental causes and be part of a group of people connecting to make an impact.

Brand Strategy From the Inside Out

Our approach to brand strategy and why it's so important.

Sandy Jairaj | Mesa Rim San Diego

Rock Climbing & The Imagination:
How Movement Impacts the Creative Brain

A discussion with Sandy Jairaj — rock climbing coach and the only female route setter at Mesa Rim — about climbing and her creative process.

How to write web copy that demands attention

How to Write Web Copy That Demands Attention

A few tips to help you write better website copy.

Branding & Website Case Study:
Lisa Dupar Catering

Putting modern on the menu.

2020 - The Year of Play

2020 – The Year of Play

We’ve decided to make “play” our word for the year, as part of our creative mission to get out from behind the screen and interact.

San Diego Hike - First Tuesdays with Alfa Charlie

First Tuesdays with Alfa Charlie

Join us every first Tuesday of the month as we step away from our desks to gather creative inspiration.

Website Case Study:
One Club for Creativity San Diego

This year, SDX transitioned to be the San Diego chapter of The One Club for Creativity. Alfa Charlie was honored to partner with The One Club to help brand the transition.

Wellness Series:
Boredom, Creativity & The Great Outdoors

For the general population, the world of technology is a double-edged sword. In some ways, this may be an even larger truism for creatives.

Alfa Charlie Creative Agency Wins CSSDA Site of the Day

Alfa Charlie Wins CSSDA Site of the Day

We are excited to share that our agency website won CSSDA Site of the Day, as well as public awards for UI, UX and Innovation.

Beautiful Rose | Graphic Design Blog

Beauty and The Brain

The effects of aesthetics on the brain and the power in simply making beautiful things.

Alfa Charlie wins Site of the Day on Awwwards

Alfa Charlie wins Site of the Day on Awwwards

We are excited to share that our website won the Site of the Day by Awwwards on July 14th!

Alfa Charlie Flags

The Alfa Charlie Story

When flown together at sea, the Alfa Charlie nautical flags are a signal to abandon ship. For us, it's an acclamation to free oneself from restraints; to start new and define a fresh path.

Minimal Design: Less is More

Minimal Design:
Less is More

In recent years we’ve seen a return to the 'less is more' mentality and a reconnection to minimalism.

Wellness Series

Wellness Series:
An introduction

Welcome to our wellness series — a place where we explore self care, work-life balance tips, and little lessons that bring a sense of calm to our hectic days.

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