al·che·my / alkəmē /
a seemingly magical process of transformation and creation
a seemingly magical process of transformation and creation
DESIGN alkeme is a full-service design agency based in the Bay Area, California, specializing in branding, website development, and digital and print communications.
Through our strategic design and communications work, we create distinct, beautiful branding for organizations and entrepreneurs to achieve unique experiences and impact.
We believe that a deep, logical understanding of your audiences, brand, and goals leads to the best strategy, and in turn, to distinct, beautiful design that cuts through the clutter.
Claudia Oliva is the owner and Creative Director. Claudia is a visual and interaction designer with over 18 years of experience in design, marketing and advertising. Her work spans various industries including hospitality, food and beverage, fashion, lifestyle and technology. She specializes in helping companies bring their brands and services to life and achieve their business goals through brand development, integrated communications in print and digital media, web design and application development, as well as marketing and business strategy. Having worked with large teams at national brands as well as owners of small startups, she has a keen understanding and balanced approach in working with business needs, project management, budget and timeline limitations, sensitivity to cultural differences, and ultimately getting the best job done while meeting expectations and requirements.
Throughout her career, she's been lucky to wear many hats and gained a very broad skillset. Her affinity to design and visual communication as well as interest in business forms a great foundation for how she approaches every project – with creativity, logic and business-sense. From conceiving creative campaigns and sales strategies, to leading a group of developers and designers, to managing clients and projects, pitching ideas, designing as well as programming websites, working with vendors, overseeing printing specifications and press-checks, and bringing ideas to fruition, her abilities are broad but deep.
Prior to moving to the Bay Area, Claudia was a partner and Managing Director for 13 years at a boutique design and marketing agency in Miami, FL. The firm focused on building brands and helping companies sell more of their services and products through both traditional media and digital design. Their clients ranged from national food and beverage clients like The Coca Cola Company, ZYR Vodka, The Gellert Global Group, Swiss Chalet Fine Foods, Atalanta Corporation, Camerican International, hotel brands like NH Hotels and Krystal Hotels, and fashion and lifestyle brands like Misaki Pearl Jewelry.
Claudia Oliva is the owner and Creative Director. Claudia is a visual and interaction designer with over 18 years of experience in design, marketing and advertising. Her work spans various industries including hospitality, food and beverage, fashion, lifestyle and technology. She specializes in helping companies bring their brands and services to life and achieve their business goals through brand development, integrated communications in print and digital media, web design and application development, as well as marketing and business strategy. Having worked with large teams at national brands as well as owners of small startups, she has a keen understanding and balanced approach in working with business needs, project management, budget and timeline limitations, sensitivity to cultural differences, and ultimately getting the best job done while meeting expectations and requirements.
Throughout her career, she's been lucky to wear many hats and gained a very broad skillset. Her affinity to design and visual communication as well as interest in business forms a great foundation for how she approaches every project – with creativity, logic and business-sense. From conceiving creative campaigns and sales strategies, to leading a group of developers and designers, to managing clients and projects, pitching ideas, designing as well as programming websites, working with vendors, overseeing printing specifications and press-checks, and bringing ideas to fruition, her abilities are broad but deep.
Prior to moving to the Bay Area, Claudia was a partner and Managing Director for 13 years at a boutique design and marketing agency in Miami, FL. The firm focused on building brands and helping companies sell more of their services and products through both traditional media and digital design. Their clients ranged from national food and beverage clients like The Coca Cola Company, ZYR Vodka, The Gellert Global Group, Swiss Chalet Fine Foods, Atalanta Corporation, Camerican International, hotel brands like NH Hotels and Krystal Hotels, and fashion and lifestyle brands like Misaki Pearl Jewelry.