about us
Dana Gray Studio is a boutique design studio in Charlotte, NC specializing in branding, packaging, and website design.
meet the team
Dana Gray
Owner & Creative Director
Art has always been a passion for Dana, sparked early on in childhood. As she grew up, her love for creativity expanded into the digital realm during the dial-up days of AIM chats and Myspace profiles. This blend of traditional art and emerging technology laid the foundation for her future in design.
Dana’s creative career officially began at East Carolina University’s School of Art & Design, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. Some of her favorite classes in school were Hand-lettering and Letterpress. After graduating, she dove into the world of publishing and magazine design, honing her skills in visual communication and layout.
She then ventured into the retail world, applying her keen aesthetic sense to the in-store experience at Lowe’s Home Improvement. This leap broadened her horizons and sharpened her focus on user experience.
Over the years, she’s partnered with a host of small businesses, helping them shine through strategic branding and website design, crafting visual identities that truly connect with their audiences.
When she’s not busy with design projects, Dana enjoys soaking up the vibrant atmosphere of Charlotte, NC, where she lives with her husband, daughter, and their pitty pup, Ashe.
Things I love:
Sunshine, being outdoors, making an impact, spending quality time with my people and my dog, learning new industries and programs, spotting beautiful design / ad campaigns in the wild, a good cocktail, books, video games, general life glimmers (those tiny euphoric moments that keep you motivated)
A few words friends and coworkers have labeled me:
Self-starter, go-getter, a machine, hyper organized, sunshiney, leader, calm and collected, observant
Karlie Altherr
Graphic Designer
Karlie is a Buffalo native and RIT grad, now living in Waxhaw, NC. She is a graphic designer with a 10 year background focused in corporate branding. Her favorite way to jumpstart creativity is to practice her illustration skills, especially when whimsical hand lettering comes into play!
A serial crafter at heart, you can find her most evenings out in her studio sipping a decaf mocha while sewing something adorable for her little girl. (Her son is less than thrilled in this area and would rather she just make good snacks.)
Megan Rich
Graphic Designer
Megan graduated from UNC Wilmington with a degree in Tourism. Her first job after college was in marketing at the North Carolina Azalea festival, where she was able to gain hands-on graphic design experience. She loves being able to use her creativity to turn vision into reality.
Megan is a pilot’s wife and mom of two. When not working on design projects, you’ll find Megan reading on her Kindle, training for a marathon, or making early morning waffles with her family.