Crafting Character
Brands & Websites
helping growing businesses make a big impact with killer design
Badlands Design Co. is where bold ideas meet strategic design.
We help businesses stand out and succeed through unforgettable branding, high-impact websites, and striking visuals.
What We Do
Branding That Sticks. Strategy That Sells.
Your brand is more than just a logo—it’s an experience. We craft strategic, character-driven branding that makes businesses unforgettable. From identity design to cohesive visual systems, we help you stand out and own your space.
Websites That Work as Hard as You Do.
Your website should be more than a digital business card—it should be your most powerful marketing tool. We build high-converting Squarespace websites that look stunning, function seamlessly, and drive results.
Design That Demands Attention.
From eye-catching marketing materials to killer social media graphics, we create visuals that captivate and communicate. Whether you need packaging, print collateral, or something unique, we’ve got you covered.
Featured Work
a collection of featured projects that exemplify our passion and dedication.
Whether it’s restaurants, pubs, caterers, festivals and event planners, resorts, service providers, or even airlines, we have collaborated with businesses of all sizes and stages, from well-established companies to those just embarking on their journey.
We feel incredibly fortunate to have collaborated with these amazing businesses and are excited to share these select projects.
PS: Don’t forget to check out our Instagram page — we share EVERYTHING on there!
What Clients Are Saying
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"Working with Badlands Design has changed our business and has immensely improved our online presence. Cara is exceptional at anticipating the needs of the client and communicating important information in a way that is understandable and meaningful. She creates websites that are visually stunning, functional and easy to navigate. We are now moving into our 3rd website build with Badlands. I highly recommend."
Scott Gurney
Owner
17 Black Events / Brewery & the Beast / Culinaire
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“Cara from Badlands did such an amazing job with our website. She took an extremely outdated and hard to use site and turned it into an easy to read, beautiful and personalized site with booking integration for our new business venture. Cara is super knowledgeable, easy to work with and helped us along every step of the way. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend!”
Pinantan Lake Resort
PINANTANLAKE.BC.CA
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“Cara's approach to designing my website and brand was inspired, organized, and distinctive. Her ideas were fresh, and her strategy was well-established. It was clear from Cara's personable nature and detailed materials that she gives each project its own individual care, time, and attention. Working with her was entirely a pleasure - I couldn't be happier with my results!”
Shauna Andrews
Copywriter + Editor
cowgirlgrammar.com
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“Cara impressed me from the start with her instant grasp of what I needed and her ability to communicate her ideas and vision effectively and coherently. Cara created a site that was better than I had imagined and certainly much better than many of the sites I view on a daily basis. Her follow-up service has been absolutely great. Highly recommended!”
Michael Butler
MADRONADRIVEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM
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“It was such a pleasure working with Cara on my new branding and website. She made the whole process as seamless as possible and was always quick to answer any questions I had. She worked quickly and had great ideas that I wouldn't have thought of on my own. She did an amazing job and made my vision come to life even better than I imagined. Well worth the investment!”
Alanna Grant
cruditeandco.com
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“A year ago we found our company struggling with a website that was outdated and required a monthly contractor to keep running and updated. In a short period of time, Cara Bahan was able to build us a great-looking, easy-to-navigate website that we are now able to completely maintain and update ourselves without having to pay expensive monthly contractors. I would highly recommend Cara’s services!”
Pat Donovan
GENERAL MANAGER - Darcy’s Pub Downtown
darcyspub.ca
How We Do Things
Strategic, Thoughtful Design That Works
At Badlands Design Co., design isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about solving real business challenges. We create bold, original, and strategic brands and websites that don’t just look great—they work. Every project is crafted with functionality, clarity, and impact in mind, helping businesses stand out, connect with their audience, and grow with confidence.
With a background in business ownership, hospitality, and management, we understand what it takes to run a successful business. That insight allows us to design with your goals in mind, making sure your brand and website support your growth—not just your visuals.
Cara Bahan
Founder + Designer
A Designer Who Knows Business
Before launching Badlands, I was an entrepreneur myself. I’ve built and managed multiple businesses, including a holistic nutrition practice, a natural product line, and other ventures. I know firsthand the challenges of building a brand, marketing a business, and establishing an online presence—and that’s exactly why I do what I do today.
Now, with 7+ years of design expertise, I combine strategy with creativity to help businesses like yours show up with confidence. Whether it’s a refined brand identity or a high-converting website, every project is custom-tailored to elevate your business.
What Sets Badlands Apart?
7+ Years of Design Expertise
Crafting brands and websites that elevate businesses with strategy and bold creativity.
Entrepreneurial & Business-Savvy
Real-world experience in building and managing businesses, so every design decision is rooted in strategy and impact.
Custom-Tailored Solutions
No templates or one-size-fits-all design—everything is made specifically for your business, industry, and audience.
Based in Kamloops, BC — Serving Clients Everywhere
Whether local or international, I work with businesses ready to level up their brand and online presence.
