Elise Corinne Carlson is an innovation strategist and a curator of cross-domain systems and community building.
She offers business consulting to companies with complex challenges which include: launching a product, building a community, developing a strong brand strategy, or planning a market expansion.
Previously, Elise Carlson led account strategy and operations at the award-winning design studio, Civilization, in Seattle where she worked with Fortune 500 clients, governments, and museums.
Her work has been awarded for its positive impact on the world.
Awards
National Design Award for Communication Design from the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in honor of “excellence, innovation, and enhancement on the quality of daily life.”
Best Activism Website Globally in 2017 for Shout Your Abortion — Webby Award for People’s Voice
HOW Magazine Logo Awards — Orleans & Winder
HOW Magazine Logo Awards — Hotel Sorrento
SFMOMA Permanent Collection — Design Lecture Series
Notable Clients
AMAZON HQ
Oversight of a brand partnership with Amazon and the NGO Farestart to manage the brand alignment, creative concept, and community launch for Amazon’s new HQ in Seattle
VITRUVI
Account management of the naming, brand strategy, packaging, and product line. Initiated project during the start-up phase of this global fragrance leader
MICROSOFT HQ
Researched and optimized the global process of licensing and verification to ensure business and brand alignment
NBBJ Architects
Led the conceptualization and strategy of the global firm’s innovation studio
VANS Co,
Managed the brand and product for building an interactive haptics shoe wall for VANS flagship stores
SORRENTO HOTEL
Strategy and project management of the re-brand and renovation of one of Seattle's most iconic hotels
L.E.I. Clothing
Production and strategy of UX for internal employee website to train staff across all global retail stores on their unique brand attributes
MILLER HULL ARCHITECTS
Product manager of global site re-build. Led the strategy of the information architecture, content map, and UX
Other notable clients include…
CANADIAN HEALTH DEPARTMENT
U.S. NATURE CONSERVANCY
U.S. NATIONAL HEAD START EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
CALIFORNIA’S WATER DEPARTMENT
WASHINGTON’S MUSEUM OF HISTORY & INDUSTRY
SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
CITY OF SEATTLE
CITY ARTS MAGAZINE
LISBON INNOVATION LAB
SWEETGRASS (restaurant)
OLDERBROTHER (fashion)
CLOUDROOM (co-working)
SHABAZZ PALACES (musician)
THE SMITH TOWER (building)
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Testimonials
"Elise is the kind of creative force who just makes you better. Every meeting, every interaction, she pushes you to think differently about what you're building, and what impact it can have on the world. I've worked with her for over two years, and I am profoundly a better person, and better entrepreneur because of the wisdom she's shared, the challenges she's introduced, and the ideas she's ignited. If you are looking for an out-of-the-box thinker and creator, look no further."
— Shoshana Balistierri
Executive Coach, People Operations Advisor, and Co-Founder of IAM
“Elise has a breadth of experience across varying industries and disciplines allowing her to problem solve quickly and efficiently. Her business acumen is readily apparent and she holds your hand through the process of challenging decisions when growth pains are tough. ”
— Jennifer Lynch, Principal of Lynch Litigation