Hello!

I’m Makayla, a Seattle-based creative.

I’m currently the Creative Director at Blanton Turner. I lead the design and creative for BT Creative, the in-house creative agency, and I’m responsible for brand visual design conceptualization and production across all touch-points.

I live for wine tasting with my husband and pup, binge-watching the latest series, traveling to new places, and recharging with family and friends.

Below are some of my favorite projects I’ve worked on, so take a look and enjoy!

Here’s what I’ve been up to!

I specialize in brand strategy, logo development, and brand conceptualization. From work projects to side gigs, here’s a peek at some of my favorites.

Trusted Brand Remix
Makayla Virden Makayla Virden

Trusted Brand Remix

Trusted Health brand refresh & implementation across various channels including Lifecycle, Social, Growth, and Community.

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Corporate Brand & Identity
Makayla Virden Makayla Virden

Corporate Brand & Identity

Corporate brand and messaging for Blanton Turner and internal departments including templates, social media graphics, etc.

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Beacon Crossing Brand Development
Makayla Virden Makayla Virden

Beacon Crossing Brand Development

Beacon Crossing is an apartment building located in the Beacon Hill commercial district. Explore the brand development for this project.

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Kirin Brand Development
Makayla Virden Makayla Virden

Kirin Brand Development

Kirin Apartments, located in Uptown Seattle, is artsy and inspired in the best ways. Learn how we took the name origin and turned it into the main logo ID.

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Bold & Bright Brand Development
Makayla Virden Makayla Virden

Bold & Bright Brand Development

Pivot Apartments is located at the corner of work and play… if you know what that means! Explore more of Pivot’s bold brand and collateral development.

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B45 Website Design & Development
Makayla Virden Makayla Virden

B45 Website Design & Development

B45 is a community united in the creative pursuit of side hustles and hobbies. In other words, we’re a really cool apartment with an awesome brand, check us out!

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  • Makayla is one of the most dedicated team members I've ever had the pleasure of working with. She brings a thoughtful design eye to every project and she's committed to bringing out the best in everything she touches. She always raises her hand to take on new challenges and she always brings her a-game.

    Danielle Elliott

    Former Boss & Creative Director at Blanton Turner

  • I worked directly with Makayla at Blanton Turner for over two years. Not only is she a talented graphic designer, but she is also an incredible colleague and friend. She tackles design production and project management with ease!

    Molly Martin

    Former co-worker & friend

IREM’s 30 Under 30 Recipient

Ok, here’s the deal. I am an absolute mess in front of a camera! Goodbye TikTok influencer dreams, because no. I challenged myself to say yes and submit for IREM’s 30 Under 30 program and it ended up being such a great experience filled with growth, cringe-worthy moments, and stress. But hey, I think it turned out okay, check it out!