Hey there, I´m Chanel, designer, branding enthusiast, and collector of fonts
Chanel Cook is a graphic designer, calligrapher, and cheese lover living in sunny Southern California. As a San Diego native, she takes inspiration from vintage and minimalist styles in her designs. She has been working in the graphic design industry for 8 years. Her designs range from the food and beverage industry to non-profits arts organizations. She loves encouraging the growth and engagement of small businesses through design and organic connections.
Chanel completed Design To Be’s first event series in August 2020. Design To Be is a community that elevates designers to become empowered, educated, and effective using EQ-based tools and practices. The three series that we worked on were Design To Be Curious, Design To Be Resilient, and Design To Be Fulfilled.
Being a creative never stops and Chanel also owns a calligraphy small business, Chanel Creates, where she focuses on day-of wedding signage and paper goods. Chanel Creates, formerly Dixie on Dallas, was named after Chanel’s pet bunny Dixie, when they lived on Dallas Street. With each piece, she likes to focus on creating items that can live in couple’s homes for years to come to remember their special day by. While Chanel Creates mainly focuses on weddings and special events, any and all new opportunities are welcomed! Learn more by clicking the Chanel Creates menu item above.
Her other passions include animal rescues, country music, and deep-diving on Pinterest to find the newest trends in design.
“DESIGN is not just what it LOOKS LIKE and FEELS LIKE
DESIGN is how it WORKS”
– STEVE JOBS –
SHE’S GOT SKILLS
Over the course of my professional work I’ve been able to hone in many skills. Check out just a few of them below!
Graphic Design
Graphic design has been my passion for as long as I can remember. With over 10 years of experience, I’ve worked with both local small businesses and large nationwide brands.
Social Media
Running multiple social media platforms is not for the faint hearted. I have experience in all major social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, Pinterest, LinkedIn, etc.) as well as content planners and budgeting systems for an effective schedule.
Marketing
From campaign planning to email marketing (and everything in between) I’ve been able to work in many areas of a marketing department.
OTHER LOGOS PLUS WHERE MY WORK HAS BEEN FEATURED IN
STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE
REFERENCES I’VE WORKED WITH DIRECTLY
“Chanel is able to take campaign needs and turn around designs quickly. She made a new logo perfect for our needs and she was lightning fast!”
Monée and I worked together at The Old Globe from March 2021 to December 2023 where she was the Associate Director of Philanthropy.
MONÉE GARDNER,
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AT
“I’ve had the pleasure of partnering with Chanel for over 10 years now! She is incredibly creative, talented, and has a clear vision for all of her design projects. We’ve worked together on everything from restaurant marketing to wedding branding. I highly recommend Chanel for any and all creative needs!”
Kelsey and I worked together at A7D Creative Group from 2014-2015 for content creation and Paradise Point Resort & Spa in 2018 and Paséa Hotel & Spa from 2021-2023 for branding, events, and consultations.
KELSEY PRINCE ROCHA,
AREA DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AT BEACH TERRACE
A few of my favs…
CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT
my dog Buddy
FAVORITE SHOW
Derry Girls
Italy
GUILTY PLEASURE
anything on Bravo
FAVORITE MUSIC
Taylor Swift
SWEET AND SAVORY
Nerds Gummy Clusters and any/all cheese
My Story
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN AND HOW IT’S GOING NOW
2014: Aztecs for life
I graduated from San Diego State University and began my first graphic design job at a local agency, A7D Creative Group, where the focus was on the bar and restaurant industry and small businesses.
2016: Making theatre matter
I joined The Old Globe as the Digital and Print Publications Designer and began transforming the marketing efforts of San Diego’s largest regional theatre.
2017: Chanel Creates
Continued to build my business as a wedding professional focusing on calligraphy and signage. I have now been a part of over 50 couple’s weddings, helping to make to make their days as special as they are!
2024: Social step-up
Gained more responsibilities at work, like managing social media and being the guiding force for branding. Now looking for new opportunities to learn and grow more in my graphic design career.
and BEYOND