Why Hello There!

Nice to meet you! I’m a self-made entrepreneur driven by creating creations that enrich the lives of others in profound and profitable ways.

Nice to meet you. I’m a self-made entrepreneur and creative professional with a deep love for design that helps enrich the lives and businesses of others in meaningful and profitable ways.

I was born in South America and came to the United States when I was just 8 months old, like a little empanada, as I like to say. I grew up in a small town in central California, where farmers, ranchers, and oil rigs were simply part of everyday life. And honestly, I loved it.

Like many entrepreneurs, I did not set out with some perfectly mapped plan. After graduating from college, I spent about a year trying to land a job at a design studio or firm, but nothing came through. So I took on a side job to make ends meet, and eventually realized that if I wanted a creative career, I was going to have to build it for myself. That realization led me to launch my own design business, and I have not looked back since.

It has been a long road, full of mistakes, lessons, growth, and a good amount of humility. But it is still one I would choose again. I care deeply about what I do, and I’m grateful that my work helps other small business owners bring their ideas to life, build something meaningful, and create businesses that can truly grow and profit.!

These days, my goal is not just to design for others, but to help them carve out their own path, place and purpose.

Monica Cevallos owner and founder of C Monica Design Studio in Eugene, Oregon

Some Extra Fun Facts

My Love of Dogs

feel lucky to have grown up, and to still live, in a culture that deeply values dogs as beloved companions and true members of the family. In the United States, dogs are cherished for far more than their cuteness. They bring comfort, connection, loyalty, and joy into our lives in ways that are hard to fully put into words. It has also been wonderful to see entire industries, businesses, and organizations grow around the love people have for their pets and the positive role animals can play in everyday life.

Put simply, I believe dogs are one of God’s most beautiful creations, given to us to love, care for, and enjoy. I also believe they hold a meaningful place in this world and in the lives of the people who are blessed to know them.

Last but certainly not least, I believe that all dogs go to heaven. The same goes for all animals. Will I See My Dog in Heaven? by Jack Wintz is one of the many reasons why that belief continues to stay close to my heart.

Gretchen

I was 3 years old when I got my first dog. She was a doxie (dachshund). Her name was Gretchen and she was sweet yet sassy, faithful, patient and a stealth hunter of mice. She lived to be 14 years old. I still miss her and think of her. She’ll always be in my heart.

Binky

Next came Binky, a sassy and lively Cocker Spaniel. When I took my high school senior pictures, she was right here with me. Naturally… I miss her silliness and her antics and just sitting and snuggling with her.

Lucy & Molly

Next came Lucy & Molly. Lucy, a beautiful black Cocker Spaniel who was one of the most grumpy dogs. I adored her. Around the same time, Molly also arrived. She was a sweet sweet beagle who gave Lucy run for her money. They spent hours harassing each other only to end up sleeping cuddled up together at night. To this day, I miss them both terribly.

Mina & Max

After waiting for YEARS, I adopted two dapple doxies who were rescued by the Sacramento SPCA. I named them Mina + Max, short for Willamina and Maxamillion. They quickly became my ‘fur’ kids and I was adored them. They were my little muses when I started my other creative venture: Sniff Design Studio. And starred in a dog cartoon series I created called The Funny Bone. (www.asdasasd.com) These two even have their very own bio in the about us page, on sniffdesign.com. They lived to be about 11 years. Max went first and Mina soon followed. My heart aches for them very much.

Mia

My current love, light and muse is Mia. She is a wonderfully wild, sweet and silly wire haired dachshund. Mia arrived in December of 2015. Mia is a 3 year old wirehaired miniature dachshund (SQUEAL!).

She is also a rescue from Florence Humane Society. The last time I had a puppy was when I was three year old and she is my first puppy in a very long time. I absolutely delight in her and look forward to spending many many many years with her, spoiling her, taking her for Oregonian style hikes and walks, putting my photography to practice on her and taking her on countless photos. Yes, she’s that cute. ;) In fact, if you like you can follow her on instagram: Meet Ms Mia