Smart Hive

Strategy + UX + Design + Data

Strategic Consultancy

Using creative strategy to drive branding and marketing

User Experience/UX

Gathering and using data to create better user experiences

Design-led Differentiation

Branding that creates better customer experiences

Data-driven Storytelling

Communicating your brand, products & services with custom visualizations

COVID-19 Patient Experience Map

UX and design for patients with Atrial Fibrillation

UX and design for patients with Atrial Fibrillation

Brand Strategy for Hydraulics

Brand Strategy for Hydraulics

UX and Data Visualization for Metametrix

UX and Data Visualization for Metametrix

Home Remodeling Journey Map

Home Remodeling Journey Map

charts and Graphs library banner by Smart Hive

Charts & Graphs Templates Library

Talent Acquisition UX

Talent Acquisition UX

Driven – an infographic for the UM Foundation

Driven – an infographic for the UM Foundation

TravTrade Dashboard UI

TravTrade Dashboard UI

Sentry Data Systems Tradeshow Booth Infographics

Sentry Data Systems Tradeshow Booth Infographics

HealthEast Healthcare Consulting Overview

HealthEast Healthcare Consulting Overview

Ecological System Plan Topics Visualization

Ecological System Plan Topics Visualization

 

A strategic consultancy using data to create better experiences

Without fail, Carla delivered highly original work that hit the bullseye in translating our business and messaging objectives. Her efforts generated a lasting inspiration for a diverse groups of employees throughout the organization.

CX Director

As a creative strategist and branding expert, she has been instrumental to the growth of our agency. If you need big ideas and strategic thinking, Carla is the one to turn to.

Director of Accounts

Carla is one of those amazing people who has the ability to be creative, visionary and strategic all at the same time, while also holding to the business objectives for her clients. I admire how she can take on an extremely complicated project and identify steps to make it actionable.

Marketing Manager

To manage, develop and build our client relationships, Carla's creative strategy was always top-notch. She consistently delivered the much needed and many times, much appreciated creative to a brand's repertoire.

Marketing Manager

One of the most collaborative people I've ever worked with, Carla appreciates what each individual brings to the picture. Her creative eye and intelligence coupled with her understanding of brand and business make her one of the strongest creative people with whom I have worked.

Brand Development Supervisor

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October 18, 2021

Honored to be elected President of AIGA Minnesota

After three years on the board and the executive committee of AIGA Minnesota, I am honored to be elected the President. AIGA Minnesota is one of the largest chapters of…
AIGA leadership retreat 2019Design
September 6, 2019

Design leaders leading design

Attended the AIGA Leadership Retreat in which design leaders in the AIGA gather to discuss how we can grow our respective creative communities.
Design
August 10, 2018

Happy to be named to the board of AIGA Minnesota

Carla Januska of Smart Hive was just approved to join the board of the AIGA Minnesota. She will serve as secretary on the executive committee. "I am honored to serve…
Data VisualizationInformation Design
July 17, 2018

Fixing false news — bad pie charts

Surfing through my facebook feed recently I came across this pie chart:   Consider the numbers, each of which is different. Then consider the three pieces of pie, which are…

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