Design Latitude Mentorship Program
A Mentorship Program by Carly Romano Designs
Design Latitude is a personalized mentorship program for designers who are stepping into the industry, navigating change, or preparing for their next level. It combines honest feedback, portfolio development, and real-world insight. The focus is simple. Stronger work. Confident decisions. A clear path forward.
I bring more than 13 years of experience as an Art Director and Graphic Designer. My background spans in-house teams, agency partnerships, and my own freelance studio. I have worked across retail, healthcare, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion & beauty, tourism, and other growing industries. My range of experience shapes how I mentor. It provides real insight into team structures, workflows, and creative expectations.
This is the support I wish more designers had at the start of their careers. Through one-on-one sessions, portfolio reviews, and practical industry guidance, mentees build confidence, refine their work, and learn how to move through the design field with intention.
Testimonials
Christopher Ganaban
Design Focus: Graphic Design, Illustrator, 3D Modeling, Rendering
Testimonial: I think no matter which way you were directed to this program, I highly recommend it. I entered this experience with no premonitions, no expectations, just wanting to gather as much information and learn, and this program gave me more than just knowledge. It was a visceral experience, and I gained from this mentorship program more tools internal and external than what I had before. For the first rendition of this program, I enjoyed the experience, and I think future mentees would gain valuable insight from Carly.
Sierra Fulkerson
Design Focus: Graphic Design, Beauty Industry + Cross-Industry Exploration
Testimonial: I thoroughly enjoyed every call and everything I learned through the Design Latitude Mentorship. I gained confidence, improved my mockups and case studies, and received hands-on portfolio feedback from an experienced design professional. Carly also connected me with people in the beauty industry who I’m extremely grateful to have met. As a college student, this experience was invaluable in helping me grow and strengthen my skills as a designer.
Zoë Byron
Design Focus: Graphic Design, Disney, Major League & Collegiate Sports Design
Testimonial: Carly is one of the easiest people to talk to and genuinely wants to help in any way she can. She introduced me to valuable connections in the industries I want to work in and helped me gain confidence in myself by showing me why I deserved to be confident. Her support made all the difference.