Cember Studio
Meet Kelsea Buddo, Founder & Creative Director:
Kelsea Buddo is the creative mind behind Cember Studio, a boutique brand design studio known for its adaptable, client-focused approach. Since 2018, she has brought a distinct strategic perspective to brand development, balancing visual storytelling with intentional messaging. Her self-taught mastery of design allows her to blend artistry with strategy. At Cember Studio, she listens beyond the surface to uncover the heart of a business before shaping it into a brand that feels unmistakably its own.
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Favorite things:
- Adapting our design style for each and every project. Versatility is our specialty.
- Creating innovative Showit website designs that immerse users into the scrolling experience.
- Integrating sensory-driven brand strategy with aesthetics.
Services + Offerings:
Brand Design
Ideal for business owners who know they want a professional strategy delivered alongside a strong visual presence. Deliverables include a complete, fully custom logo suite, color palette, typography palette, style guide and comprehensive visual strategy.
Showit Website Design
A custom, 5-page Showit website design with Basic SEO and backend trainings ideal for creative, wellness, & lifestyle brands.
Passion Projects
Designed for the business owner eager to pass off creative control. This unique offering includes a semi-custom brand design based on a pre-selected aesthetic and may be combined with a website design or photoshoot creative direction, if desired.
Hear it from her clients:
Masters at their craft
“The ladies of Cember Studio are masters at their craft. Their passion for design, business, and helping other entrepreneurs succeed is palpable. Since launching my new brand, I’ve had a huge influx of inquires — and not just any inquires, but from the types of clients I was hoping to reach. I couldn’t be happier! The brand is sophisticated yet fun, and the website is simply jaw dropping. It’s all way too cool for me!”
– Sarah, Quotable Copy
Cember Studio nailed it
“Cember Studio is a brilliant talent and it was absolutely fabulous to work with them – Nailed it, ladies!”
– Ashley, The Tallest Tulip
It feels like me
“My brand and website together are so bright and cheerful, and it feels like me. The Cember team did a wonderful job!! I LOVE it all!”
– Chelsey, Chelsey Heslop
Other Details:
Located: Based in Charlotte, NC, and serving clients worldwide
Packages: Most clients can expect to spend between $4K-$11K
Fun fact: We’re a small—but mighty—team of 3 women! Each of us brings a unique specialty and gift to the brand and website design table.
