Special Modern Design

Based in Highland Park, Northeast Los Angeles, our brand communications and design firm has been meticulously crafting purposeful and profitable brand identities since 2000. We deliberately maintain a lean, manageable team to ensure consistent quality, countering the common pitfalls of larger agencies where projects are often delegated to less experienced designers. Founder Karen Barranco, a New Orleans native who settled in Los Angeles in 1992, leads all projects personally from inception to completion. With a background recognized both online and offline — including accolades from notable figures like John McWade and Shepard Fairey — Karen’s work has achieved international publication and has been shared through lectures and academic forums. Our commitment is to closely collaborate with business owners and thought-leaders,