Karla Pámanes - Brand Design

Karla Pámanes - Brand Design Let’s make people fall in love with your business through strategic brand & web design.

THIS. 🥹💗One of my favorite things about being a mentor is getting messages like this.Katie and I have been working toget...
10/08/2026

THIS. 🥹💗

One of my favorite things about being a mentor is getting messages like this.

Katie and I have been working together through my 1:1 design mentorship program, and last week she shared that she had her first $10K+ month! 🎉

And while I’m SO proud of this milestone, what makes me even happier is knowing how much work, commitment, and intention she’s put into growing her business.

Mentorship isn’t about having someone tell you what to do. It’s about having someone in your corner to help you navigate challenges, make decisions with confidence, stay accountable, and build a business that works for YOU.

I always say that my goal as a mentor is to help you get where you want to go, not where I think you should go.

Katie, I’m so proud of you! And I can’t wait to see what’s next. ✨

If you’re a designer looking for guidance, accountability, and someone who’s been through the ups and downs of running a creative business, I’d love to be in your corner, too.

💗 Learn more about my 1:1 mentorship program: karlapamanes.com/mentorship

Introducing: Dear Karla ☎️Over the years, I’ve gotten a lot of texts, DMs, emails, and calls from friends, clients, and ...
10/07/2026

Introducing: Dear Karla ☎️

Over the years, I’ve gotten a lot of texts, DMs, emails, and calls from friends, clients, and fellow business owners that basically start with: “Karla, I have a design question…”

And I LOVE them.

So I thought, why not turn them into a series?

Welcome to Dear Karla: branding emergencies, design dilemmas, and occasional creative crises, answered by yours truly. 🙇🏻‍♀️

Our first caller wants to know if sticking to the same fonts and colors over and over is a little too old-school… especially when someone else thinks it’s getting “boring.”

You can probably guess which side I’m on…

And now I need your questions!

Have a logo problem? A website that just feels off? Wondering if you need a rebrand? Confused about fonts, colors, file types, AI, or why your logo looks pixelated when you make it bigger?

DM me your design or branding dilemma, or email me at [email protected]. Your question might be featured in the next Dear Karla. 💗

Rest assured, names and identifying details will always be changed to protect the creatively distressed. 😂

Last week, I was wearing another political shirt at Lennon’s tennis lesson when he rolled his eyes at me and said he wou...
10/07/2026

Last week, I was wearing another political shirt at Lennon’s tennis lesson when he rolled his eyes at me and said he would never do that.

“Because what if some of my friends, or people I know, don’t agree with me?”

And I told him, “That’s kind of the point. That’s how you find people who share your values.”

A couple of steps later, as we were walking back, a woman from the tennis center stopped me and asked what my shirt said.

So I showed her: “James and Gina. Texas, but better.”

She looked at it and said, “Oh yes, please. I really hope so!”

And just like that, I made a new friend. 😂

Of course I looked at Lennon like… SEE?! THIS IS WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT.

So yes, I’ll keep wearing the shirts. I’ll keep talking about the things that matter to me. And most importantly, I’ll keep showing up where it actually counts: at the ballot box.

Your voice matters. Use it. 🗳️

And your reminder: make your plan and VOTE EARLY.💗

Some people call me Karlita.My son calls me Ma.But you can call me when your brand needs a glow-up. 😉
10/06/2026

Some people call me Karlita.

My son calls me Ma.

But you can call me when your brand needs a glow-up. 😉

As you head into a new week, remember this:
Just because you’re tired of looking at your brand doesn’t mean you need a r...
10/06/2026

As you head into a new week, remember this:

Just because you’re tired of looking at your brand doesn’t mean you need a rebrand. 

Before you change your logo, colors, fonts and entire personality, stop and ask yourself:

Has my business actually outgrown my brand? Or am I just bored?

Because those are two VERY different problems. 

Not sure which one it is? I made a checklist for that. 😉

karlapamanes.com/rebrand

I’m finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel after a few days of way too much work and too little sleep. This w...
10/04/2026

I’m finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel after a few days of way too much work and too little sleep. This weekend, I’ve caught up on rest, and I’m seeing projects move forward, one thing at a time. I’m grateful for the work and the trust my clients place in me. 💗

There’s been a lot to juggle lately. Mothering a teenager who is teenager-ing HARD. Managing so many projects. My hormones doing their thing (oh, to be a woman). Taking in the news and trying to use my voice for the things that matter to me.

All while running a business and remembering to make room for myself, too.

I’m proud of how I’ve been able to keep myself grounded through it all. My morning walks help. So does giving myself a little more grace when things take longer than I hoped.

I think I’m learning to surrender a little. To take the next step without needing to have everything figured out. To trust that things will work out, even if they don’t happen exactly how I planned.

One thing at a time. Feeling a little steadier as I go. 🐢

Such a heavy week. 💔 Sending love to every woman carrying the weight of these stories, especially when they bring back y...
10/02/2026

Such a heavy week. 💔 Sending love to every woman carrying the weight of these stories, especially when they bring back your own. We deserve to feel safe. We deserve to be heard. And we deserve a world that takes our lives seriously.

Vote for a world where women can safely exist. 🗳️ Check your voter registration and make a plan to vote in the midterms!

An exclusive eight-week relationship redesigning your brand and website, unlimited video calls, and you even get my phon...
10/01/2026

An exclusive eight-week relationship redesigning your brand and website, unlimited video calls, and you even get my phone number. 😉

Think about it. 😂

Most business owners I work with, I meet online first and then in person. With Sweta Srivastava Vikram it was the other ...
09/30/2026

Most business owners I work with, I meet online first and then in person. With Sweta Srivastava Vikram it was the other way around. 💜

We met two years ago at a retreat in Mexico, where I was lucky enough to sit beside her at dinner. We connected over our shared experiences of losing a parent and being immigrants in the United States.

There’s something truly special about Sweta’s presence. She has this calming energy that makes you feel immediately at ease, and once you learn about the work she does, it all makes sense. 

Through her speaking, writing, consulting, and wellness education, Sweta bridges ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern research, helping people navigate grief, burnout, stress, and emotional well-being.

So when she reached out to me about redesigning her logo, it was such a pleasure and an honor to create something for someone I deeply admire.

Her vision? Rich Indian heritage, sharp New York attitude, and timeless elegance. ✨

We brought that vision to life through elegant typography and expressive handwritten lettering, creating a logo that feels grounded, sophisticated, and unmistakably Sweta.

I’m so excited to finally share her new logo and the before and after! ✨

Thank you, Sweta, for trusting me with your brand. It’s an absolute joy to do work for people whose presence and purpose have made such an impression on me! 🥰 

Explore her work at swetavikram.com.

09/29/2026

Sharing how I got my first graphic design client and my first brand identity client reminded me that opportunities often come from the people we meet while living our everyday lives. So keep sharing what you do. You never know who’s listening. 💗

This is my Ask Me Anything series, so leave your question below or DM me and I might answer yours next. ✨

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