Business Details
20 Years
experience
Professional Graphic Design Services in Oakland, CA
With over four decades of professional experience, Catleen Designs delivers comprehensive graphic design solutions tailored to diverse client needs. Founded in 2006, our expertise spans brochures, logos, presentations, tradeshow exhibits, and digital graphics, serving clients across engineering, technology, and creative industries. Our owner, Cathleen C. Clark, holds a BFA from California College of Arts and Crafts and has collaborated with organizations like CH2M HILL and Parsons Brinckerhoff, ensuring every project benefits from meticulous attention to detail and industry-specific insights. Our services integrate advanced technical capabilities with creative vision, utilizing Adobe Creative Suite and other tools to produce high-impact visual communications.We prioritize client collaboration, maintaining rigorous quality standards while adapting to evolving design trends and technologies. Our portfolio demonstrates a commitment to transforming complex concepts into visually compelling deliverables, from corporate reports to large-scale exhibition materials. This dedication to excellence has established Catleen Designs as a trusted partner for businesses seeking professional design solutions.
Services
Brochures
Logos
Presentations
Website Graphics
Tradeshow Exhibits
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of professional graphic design experience
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and technical illustration
- Proven track record with engineering and tech clients
- Comprehensive services from concept to final production
- Client-focused approach with attention to detail
Services
Brochures
We create visually engaging brochures that communicate your brand message effectively. Our designs combine strategic layout, typography, and imagery to highlight key information while maintaining aesthetic appeal. Clients receive print-ready files optimized for professional reproduction.
Logos
Our logo design process focuses on creating distinctive, scalable brand marks that reflect your company's values. We develop multiple concepts and refine them through client collaboration to ensure timeless, versatile solutions suitable for both digital and print applications.
Presentations
We design professional presentation materials that enhance audience engagement and information retention. Services include slide decks, poster boards, and electronic presentations with consistent branding elements and clear visual hierarchies for effective storytelling.
Website Graphics
Our website graphics services focus on creating cohesive visual elements that align with brand identity. We produce banners, page layouts, and interface components optimized for web performance while maintaining design integrity across devices.
Tradeshow Exhibits
We design comprehensive tradeshow materials including large-format graphics, booth components, and promotional items. Our solutions maximize visual impact while considering practical aspects like portability, assembly requirements, and spatial constraints for effective exhibition presence.
People
Cathleen C. Clark
Owner/Graphic Designer
BFA graduate with 40+ years of graphic design experience, specializing in Adobe Creative Suite applications. Managed design teams for major engineering firms and served clients like Tyco Thermal Controls and NextBus. Expertise spans technical illustration to brand development.
Questions
What graphic design services do you offer?
We provide brochures, logos, presentations, website graphics, tradeshow exhibits, and print materials. Our expertise includes technical illustrations, brand identity development, and digital design assets.
How long have you been in business?
Catleendesigns was established in 2006, though our lead designer has over 40 years of professional experience in graphic design and visual communications.
What industries do you work with?
We serve engineering firms, technology companies, environmental organizations, and creative enterprises. Our portfolio includes work for CH2M HILL, Parsons Brinckerhoff, and various startups.
What software do you use?
We specialize in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), QuarkXPress, and Microsoft Office. Our technical capabilities include PDF optimization and large-format print production.
How are projects managed?
We maintain direct client communication throughout each project. Timelines and deliverables are established upfront, with regular check-ins to ensure alignment with client expectations and brand standards.
