Who we are

Hi there!

I am Carly and I have been in the design world for over a decade! I have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, a degree in Product Development, and an MFA in Graphic Design. I absolutely love all things visual. You’ll find that I am an extremely efficient worker and receptive to your requests since our goal is the same, create something that allows your brand to shine.

I launched White Space Design in January of 2023 in order to help more brands simplify their website back end while continuing to focus on conversion and beautiful design on the front end. I create visually engaging content for both websites and social media through graphic design and photography.

On a personal note, I am a mom to two wonderful kids! I am based out of San Diego County but that doesn’t mean I can’t help with projects all over the world. I love how virtual everything has become in the working world! I am excited to see the path my life takes as my children and career grow.

White Space Design is excited to work with you!

What people say about us

Hand holding honeycomb chocolate bar in field with spring color fabric.

We could not be happier with the work that Carly has done for our brand. She has been instrumental in creating a stunning and user-friendly website that functions seamlessly while keeping accessibility and mobile viewing at the forefront of the redesign. Her understanding of branding and positioning has been crucial in shaping our brand identity and messaging over the past few years.

Her expertise in product photography and graphic design has elevated the way we showcase our products at retailers, on our website and social media channels. Her attention to detail and work ethic is remarkable. We know we can always count on her to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget.

Overall, our experience working with Carly has been an absolute joy. Her combination of photography, web design, packaging development, branding, and graphic design knowledge has helped us take our brand to the next level and stay relevant in a competitive space. She is a true professional and her dedication to her craft is evident in the quality of her work. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an attentive, passionate, and highly skilled designer.

Carrie, Chuao Chocolatier

Woman looking at desk with magazine and pantone book while designing

White Space Design will take your business to the next level! Carly Cruickshank has the uncanny ability to provide you with exactly what you want yet somehow improve upon it so that it's far superior to anything you could have envisioned. Not only is she a knowledgeable and incredibly talented graphic designer but her passion and excitement made the entire process easy and fun. Looking at my website and logo truly brings me joy, and I am so thankful to her for that. White Space Design will be my go-to agency for life!

Kelly, Avalon Pro Services

Hand holding golden goodness chocolate bar with beach and ocean in the background.

Working with Carly at White Space is one of the best decisions our marketing team has made. She is so easy to work with, very professional, and turns around gorgeous content extremely fast. Her creative ideas combined with the highest quality execution has elevated our brand image and marketing presence immensely. I highly recommend White Space Design Agency!

Jillian, Chuao Chocolatier

Stack of chocolate with melted chocolate drizzle. Shot by White Space Design

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Carly on multiple projects over the past few years as she’s Chuao Chocolatier’s head designer. Her work speaks for itself, it’s elevated and polished. She’s incredibly organized, works fast and consistently delivers high quality, beautiful work. She’s also collaborative, which has brought great value to group projects. I highly recommend Carly.

Rebecca, Chuao Chocolatier