Rooted in sustainability and measured on success, Fairwind Creative encompasses your entire online marketing universe, from graphic design to web design to website development to green web hosting and digital marketing, drawing upon decades of extensive working knowledge of the digital world.
Fairwind Creative’s creators draw upon decades of extensive knowledge, covering a broad range of services. We share a deep passion for conservation, sustainability, and ethical business practices, volunteering time each year to help various causes. From startups seeking a new logo, stationery, and business cards, to well established companies needing a full website refresh, we’ve got you covered! We offer WordPress, Drupal and Shopify website development, as well as digital marketing services such as SEO, SEM, Google Analytics, Google Ads, copywriting, and social media engagement.
Owner & Creative Director
Fairwind’s owner and creative director, Julie Melano, started her design career in the mid 90’s, while working toward her Bachelor’s degree in Art from Southern Oregon University focused on graphic design and photography. She relocated to Portland, then after a few years spent broadening her skills in a sequence of intense customer service roles in the hospitality industry, began dabbling in web design. That experience opened some interesting avenues in her career.
Around 2006, Julie began taking on freelance clients, conducting business under the business name Melano Graphics. However, for most of the next 15 years she committed herself to working as an employee for various notable graphic design and website development firms throughout the Pacific Northwest, from California, to Oregon, to British Columbia.
In 2018, after almost a decade in Canada, she and her husband became Canadian citizens. Julie is a dual Canadian/US citizen, and she maintains clients in both countries. Over the years, Julie has had the pleasure of helping approximately 700 businesses with their design needs. These projects have ranged from logo design to website content formatting to full-spectrum brand development to social media to extensive e-commerce and database-driven websites, mobile apps, and software applications.
Julie started Fairwind Creative with the purpose of devoting all her energy and creativity as a designer and marketing strategist to help promote a healthier planet through the use of green technology and ethical practices. Fairwind’s creators and industry partners work continuously to find ways of transforming and “greenifying” antiquated marketing techniques.
Full-Stack Web Developer
Once a humble digital marketing maverick, Selim kicked off his career at an agency that provides consultancy in SEO, Google Ads, Social Ads, and Google Analytics! He was already a UI-UX wizard – making websites so user-friendly even aliens could navigate them. He then took a detour into the realms of web design, front-end development, WordPress development, and even unleashed his inner Picasso for graphic design.
After a brief freelancing stint (where he learned that PJs are totally acceptable work attire), he found his true calling as a Full Stack Web Developer, now proudly soaring with the Fairwind Creative crew. His secret mission? To be a superman of Full-Stack Dev, armed with code and a cape (well, metaphorical one).
Selim is a challenge enthusiast, whether it involves conquering waves on the ocean or taming the wild jungles of the internet. When he’s not crafting digital wonders, you’ll find him riding the waves or surfing the web – because who says you can’t love both oceans?
Front-End Web Developer
Sam is a multifaceted web enthusiast, serving as a website manager, marketer, and fervent front-end aficionado. At Fairwind, he specializes in transforming web design mockups into fully-functioning websites. Sam thrives on creating performant, responsive, and accessible web pages. His background encompasses project management, marketing strategy, UI/UX design, and hands-on front-end development. You can also find Sam dabbling in JavaScript animations, exploring the realms of generative AI, dissecting Figma files, or indulging in activities that blend creativity with an ample helping of nerdiness.
SEO & Digital Marketing Specialist
Shardae is a digital marketing specialist with a passion for helping businesses thrive in an ever evolving online world. With over ten years’ experience in digital marketing, she specializes in search engine optimization, paid media, and content marketing. She loves helping people grow their business, ideas, or organization, and is always up for a new challenge.
Shardae has worked with clients in a wide range of industries, and is all about tailoring strategies to meet each client’s unique needs. With a strategic mindset and solution-oriented approach, she adds value by boosting clients’ digital presence and helping them achieve their long-term goals.
Shardae lives on Vancouver Island with her husband and two young children. They love spending time outdoors, on the water, or exploring new spots along the coast. She finds inspiration in adventure and comes up with some of her best ideas when she’s away from her desk!
UX Designer & Researcher
Caroline resides in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado with her husband, dog, and two cats. With a great appreciation for the natural world, she strives to be in nature as much as possible and has visited 22 National Parks in North and Central America. Sustainability is a core value of hers and Caroline has worked to integrate this mindset into every aspect of her life.
Since 2018, her professional career has allowed her to work with hundreds of to brands and adopt more sustainable practices in retail and e-commerce settings. Helping brands align their business practices and sustainability values has been a rewarding experience, especially as materials circularity plays such a crucial role in caring for our planet’s health.
Caroline believes that thoughtful design, whether in packaging, marketing materials, or a website, is crucial for a strong brand presence – and it’s entirely possible to do all these things in a more-sustainable way. With a foundation in sustainable packing consulting, project management, and UX/Web design, she supports Fairwind’s mission of helping brands adopt more sustainable practices in each of these areas.
Graphic Designer
Cate resides in the beautiful coastal rainforest of Nanaimo, BC. Her passion for creating is inspired by communicating stories and values. Her love for nature inspires her to create designs for social and environmental sustainability. When not designing, Cate is usually hiking trails, ocean swimming, or reading books.
Fairwind Creative is always on the lookout for skilled professionals with a proven track record, a passion for environmental preservation, and the ability to work remotely. Sounds like you? Drop us a line!
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