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April 20, 2016 Amber Lynn Benton

Welcome to Littlebit Software and Design. We are David and Amber Benton. David is a programmer with more than 20 years of experience and Amber is an illustrator and graphic designer. Together we make a fun and strong design and development team.

Our services encompass things like:

  • Logo design
  • Comprehensive Branding and Identity
  • Icon and UX Graphics
  • Website Design and Development
  • Advertising and marketing graphics
  • Custom Package Design
  • Product Development
  • Photography
  • Video
  • Business and marketing consulting
  • App Development
  • Custom Software and Database Development
  • Database and Software Architecture consulting
  • Team Development

We live and work in Charlotte, NC and while many of our clients are local, we have built relationships with companies throughout the country to help us meet their needs.

← We Are...
We love being able to put together small but useful graphics for our clients. We created this little social media graphic as a part of a Pop Up Shop media packet for @shoebeedonc.⠀ .⠀ ShoeBeeDo will be able to use these graphics to brand not only their own social media announcements but also incorporate the branding of their hosts and have professionally designed graphics to share for cross pollination integrated marketing.⠀ .⠀ It's important to us that our clients not only have the best graphics that we can provide but also a coheisive marketing strategy to make those graphics effective.⠀ .⠀ So if you are in Brevard, NC drop buzz on by @sundragonartandfiber to catch ShoeBeeDo's first pop up shop!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #brevardnc #transylvaniacounty #828isgreat #wncmountains #ncmountains #ncmade #madeinnc #ashevilleevents #sundragonbrevard #sundragonartandfiber #lys #localyarnshop #popupshop #popupmarket #advertisinggraphics #marketingstrategies #marketingservices #creativebranding #charlottegraphicdesigner #charlottenetworking #charlottedesigners #wearethecreativeeconomy #brandbuilding #cltagenda #creativedirection #honestdesigners #buildyourbrand #createlocal #womenpreneur
This morning I (Amber) attended my first Creative Morning Charlotte event. I also used this as an excuse to take my first ride on the Blue Line. I felt like I was traveling without leaving home!⠀ .⠀ This mornings gathering was focused on the theme Community. Andrew Au @andrewau of Digital Charlotte @digclt spoke about our local digital divide. The big idea of his talk was that 'Community Creates Opportunity' but also that both community and opportunity aren't just build in real life anymore. ⠀ .⠀ The big take away is that when communities are being built online those members of our city who 'aren't connected' miss out on the opportunities that those online communities create. He left us with the question, "How is your community creating opportunity?" (Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.)⠀ .⠀ I also used this as an opportunity to try my hand at #sketchnoting. This is not my live sketchnote - I came home and polished it up a bit but it was fun none the less. I want to keep practicing until I can build up to doing it live in ink!⠀ .⠀ If anyone is interested in a copy of my sketchnote I'm happy to mail a PDF out - just message me. Also - if someone could help me out by giving me the name of the first group of musicians who opened I'd like to add them in!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #sketchnote #creativemornings #creativemorningsclt #digitaldivide #community #cltarts #charlotteagenda #cm_clt #accidentalpunk #cltevents #designforcreatives #handdrawntype #charlottenetworking #charlottedesigners #cltlocal #wearethecreativeeconomy #folkrap #designtime #nodaclt #divinebarrelbrewing #cltcreativecorps #doneworking #honestdesigners #graphicdesignerforhire #cltmarketing #charlottedesign #sketchnotearmy ⠀
A good portion of our graphic design work is done for other creatives. With each new project we have become keenly aware of how different the design process is when working with other creatives. ⠀ .⠀ They often come to us with very specific ideas and an intuition about their aesthetic. Our job becomes not about giving them choices or selling our ideas but about helping them refine their own ideas. The design process is much more collaborative and together we are able to design something that neither of us could have done on our own.⠀ .⠀ Designing for other creatives requires a process very akin to forensics!⠀ .⠀ We truly loved working on the logo and business card design of Carla Stout of @210design. We learned a lot about ourselves and our design process improved.⠀ .⠀ You can meet Carla and see her lovely jewelry at next Sunday's Front Porch Sunday in beautiful South End:⠀ .⠀ Sunday, August 5th, from 12-5 in the parking lot of Shook Kelly; 2151 Hawkins St.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ TAGS: #designingforcreatives #designforcreatives #handdrawnlogo #handdrawntype #beautifulbusinesscards #creativebranding #cltagenda #charlottegraphicdesign #charlottegtaphicdesigner #charlottenetworking #cltlocal #charlottedesigners #wearethecreativeeconomy #designtime #brandbuilding #designshowcase #frontporchsunday #frontporchsundays #historicsouthend #southendclt #cltsouthend
A repost from our friend Julie Bjugan @sanityspot who is interested in the same kind of culture care ideas that we are. . The three of us have been talking about generosity and how it differs from charity. And we are discussing being generous with more than finances. . This is the main reason that we spend so much time listening to and teaching our clients. We believe that the time we spend will help them move the needle forward in their business. . Two other creative's who are knee deep in culture care are Julia Caminisch of @personagratagoods and Beth Pinkney of @makewelcome . . Take a moment to hop over and see what book Julie bought! And if you know someone whose business it is to create local economic change please tag them in the comments! . Julie's Post: ・・・ Generosity can mean more than charity. Sometimes it means paying full price for a book so that one of the last independent book stores can stay in business. . . . TAGS: #smallbusinesssupport #localbookstore #culturecare #welcome #standup #makeadifference #socialimpact #cltlocal #cltagenda #charlottenetworking #designersforchange #charlottegraphicdesigners #charlottedesigners #wearethecreativeeconomy #investedbook
When it's time for a new project the light table get's cleaned off! This is where the ideas happen - a fresh stack of paper, favorite pencil, ruler, notes from the client, pinterest handy for reference - and these days glasses!⠀ .⠀ We are working on a fun side project as a part of this years Beer and Branding event hosted by @aigacharlotte, @boltgroup and @nodabrewing. This event pairs local designers with local home brewers who collaborate to create a new beer and beer brand featuring a secret ingredient. This year's secret ingredient is ginger.⠀ .⠀ We were paired with Pat Scherer of @hivebrewingco who we've heard already has one home brewing competition under his belt! Pat already has us deep into research for his brew and we're looking forward to putting together a mood board and hanging with him on brew day!⠀ .⠀ Also keep an eye on @robynerenee and her friend Ashley who are the second set of designers working with Pat. There are two contests - one for designers and one for brewers and every year more designers than brewers!⠀ .⠀ So hop over to the AIGA website and register for the showcase happening on September 18th. We hope that our design catches your eye and that you'll toss some bottlecaps our way!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ TAGS: #aigaclt #beerandbranding #beerandbranding2018 #hivebrewingco #creativebranding #cltagenta #charlottegraphicdesign #charlottegraphicdesigner #charlottenetworking #cltlocal #charlottedesigners #wearethecreativeeconomy #designtime #brandbuilding
This little snapshot was taken on the first day of our new shed build and sums up our week rather well. ⠀ .⠀ Everyone spent the better part of every day up in the field, sawing, pulling, lifting, drilling, and nailing. We are building using timber harvested from our woods. This picture was taken when the locust sill was completed and we began selecting poplars for the uprights. ⠀ .⠀ The largest locust was sawn in the same spot the shed is being built and David and dad even incorporated the stump into the foundation!⠀ .⠀ We really enjoyed this change from pushing pixels to slinging sawdust!!⠀ .⠀ But now all the fun is over and we have begun the track back to the city. But first @hikingpisgah and the boys are squeezing in a hike before this last leg of the trip.⠀ .⠀ Hope you are all enjoying your weekend!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ TAGS: #husqvarnafan #828isgreat #beechcreek #poleshed #buildsomething #workwithyourhands #graphicdesignerlife #workcation #familyadventures #ncmountains #themountainsarecalling #lifeexperiences #manliness #madeintheusa #entrepreneurlife #hardwork #honestdesigners #optoutside #startup #charlottenetworking #mobsociety #homeschooldad #wearethecreativeeconomy #workhardplayharder #ncadventures #welovenc #charlottegraphicdesign #createlocal #cltlocal #charlottedesigner
That feels good to say! We are putting down 'work' for a week in order to work on heart and family projects, spend time with one another, creatively recharge, and remind ourselves why we do what we do.⠀ .⠀ When we return we will have more hikes, more cardgames, and more marshmallows under our belts. Hopefully our toes will still be cold from the creek, our hands warm from petting the cows, our minds filled with mental pictures of the mountains, and our muscles sore from building a shed in our field.⠀ .⠀ Here's to you and yours as we celebrate freedom and independence together and here's to summer adventures! See you next week.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ TAGS: #happyfourth #honestdesigners #homeschooldad #ncmountains #828isgreat #familyadventures #optoutside #manliness #entrepreneurship #businessman #startup #entrepreneurlife #slowliving #getoutandexplore #mobsociety #liveslow #charlottenetworking #charlottehomeschool #charlottedesigner #ownyourowntime #cltlocal #wearethecreativeeconomy #cltagenda #smallbizowner #ncadventures #welovenc #charlottegraphicdesign #workhardplayharder #createlocal #refreshandrenew
Take a look at the new @moo flyers designed for @shinewellness! These arrived earlier this week and are as I write making it into the hands of women entrepreneurs around the Concord and Charlotte areas. . Moo always has great quality products and we've never been disappointed with their quality or colors. . If you are in need of flyers, menus or other print materials for an event or your business just send us a message! . . . TAGS: #mooflyers #flyerdesign #banners #brochures #eventflyer #instagramflyer #creativedirection #womenpreneur #cltwellness #mompreneur #mompreneurlife #cltevents #downtownconcordnc #createlocal #charlottegraphicdesign #charlottegraphicdesigner #charlotteagenda #printdesign #honestdesigners #creativepreneur #smallbizlife #lifecoaches #wearethecreativeeconomy #buildyourbrand #startyourownbusiness #smallbizowner
It was so fun to see some of our work for @shoebeedo.nc out in the wild today. . Cindy had her baby Kicks out on the sidewalk alongside some of her beautiful bags and sandals for the @concorddowntown #PopUpDowntown festival. . We designed this card to brand the packaging for her baby moccasins. The back side provides information for ordering larger sizes. It's been perfect for Cindy's Etsy shop but also great for shows like the Southern Women's Show which is coming up in August. . What are your packaging needs? . . . TAGS: #packagingdesign #packagingdesigner #letsstroll #etsybranding #etsyfinds #charlottedesign #charlottedesigner #charlottedesigners #downtownconcordnc #charlottegraphicdesign #charlotteagenda #createlocal #wearethecreativeeconomy #cltbranding #graphicdesignerforhire #smallbizlife #cltmarketing #creativepreneur #designagency #localmakers #honestdesigners #getcreative
Hope you are all having an amazing Father's Day weekend! . @hikingpisgah was shy a couple of boys today but it was great to have all the rest of the gang gathered around. This was our first time hiking at Panthertown Valley and it was an amazing day. A truly spectacular place. . Even after the thunderstorm and all the hail David says this is was one of his top five hikes ever! . It was a bit windy but they still got some good drone footage so keep an eye on the YouTube channel for this hike. . . . TAGS: #fathersdayweekend #fathersdayweekend2018 #homeschooldad #hikingpisgah #panthertownvalley #laketoxaway #pisgahnationalforest #familyadventures #optoutside #manliness #entrepreneurship #businessman #startup #entrepreneurlife #slowliving #getoutandexplore #mobsociety #liveslow #charlottenetworking #charlottehomeschool #charlottedesigner #ownyourtime #cltlocal #wearethecreativeeconomy

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