Chris Opsahl
Owner & Creative Director
Chris Opsahl
Owner & Creative Director
Chris brings a mix of business-minded strategy, creative thinking, and technical curiosity to his role at Studio2. Having held marketing leadership positions in the financial services industry—and as a long-time business owner himself—he understands the real-world challenges clients face when running a business and making smart investments in their brand.
At Studio2, Chris works closely with designers to shape creative direction and ensure every solution is both distinctive and purposeful. He believes great design should be unique to each client, visually compelling, and always tied back to business goals. On the technology side, Chris is a problem-solver who enjoys digging into challenges, staying current with ever-changing digital tools, and finding the best way to bring ideas to life online. He keeps the process focused, effective, and even a little fun along the way.
Chris is a graduate of Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, where he majored in Business and Art. His work has been featured in Logo Lounge and recognized by the American Graphic Design and Davey Awards. He is also the co-owner of Cinch Web Services, providing secure, high-performance hosting and ongoing support for WordPress websites since 2007.
Laura Opsahl
VP, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Laura Opsahl
Vice President, Strategy & Service
Laura brings more than 25 years of communications and marketing leadership to Studio2, combining strategic thinking, creative vision, and a genuine passion for helping people. A graduate of Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, she holds degrees in Communications and Studio Art, a combination that brings clarity to both the words and visuals behind every brand she works on.
Before joining Studio2, Laura built a diverse career leading internal and external communications at Fortune 100 companies including Target and 3M. Her work has been recognized with an Intranet Design Award from the Nielsen Norman Group and includes a viral campaign that generated millions of online views.
At Studio2, Laura works on strategy, copywriting, product naming and project management. She loves a good before-and-after, whether that means organizing complex information, transforming a scattered set of ideas into a compelling story or website wireframe, or successfully shepherding clients’ project to completion.
Emily Carrolman
Art Director
Emily Carrolman
Art Director
Emily Carrolman is Art Director at Studio2 with 17 years of experience in the design field, including more than a decade as a key member of the Studio2 team. Known for her sharp design instincts, technical expertise, and quick wit, Emily brings both creativity and precision to every project she touches.
Emily’s work spans logos, branding, packaging, websites, and more, with a portfolio that includes collaborations with brands such as 3M, Total Wine & More, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe’s. She has a remarkable ability to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling design solutions—always tailored to the client and their audience. Her belief that every product or service has its own story guides her work from concept through execution.
A graduate of the University of Minnesota Duluth with a degree in Graphic Design, Emily’s work has been recognized with multiple awards, including honors from the Hermes Awards, dotCOMM Awards, and the Beverage Tasting Institute. Whether she’s leading creative direction or diving into the details, Emily consistently delivers thoughtful, high-quality design that helps brands stand out and connect.
Heather Schmidt
Senior Graphic Designer
Heather Schmidt
Senior Designer
Heather Schmidt is a Senior Designer at Studio2 with more than 20 years of experience in graphic design and art direction. She brings a versatile, solutions-focused approach to her work, drawing on a broad background across agencies and in-house teams to deliver design that is both thoughtful and effective.
Heather thrives on variety and enjoys working across many types of projects and skill sets—from print and digital design to production and execution. Through years of collaboration with entrepreneurs and business owners, she’s developed a strong ability to see the big picture and ensure brands translate clearly and consistently across mediums and products.
She’s especially trusted on large-scale, complex projects such as sales and visitor guides, where efficiency and attention to detail are as important as design skills. Heather’s ability to keep projects organized and on track helps Studio2 deliver high-quality materials year after year—building trust and creating long-term relationships. Heather holds a degree in Design and Visual Communications from Brown College.
Emma Harville
PROGRAM MANAGER, CONTENT & DEVELOPMENT
Emma Harville
Program Manager, Content & Development
Emma Harville is the Program Manager of Content & Development at Studio2, where she brings her expertise to life by developing client websites and crafting communications across a wide range of audiences and mediums, including print, web, social media, and more.
An innovative communications specialist with a strong background in journalism and copywriting, Emma is passionate about transforming the experiences of real people and places into messages that are compelling, authentic, and impactful.
Emma has honed her skills across nearly every facet of digital and print marketing, but she is especially drawn to the craft of building user-centric websites. With her journalism roots, she loves uncovering the story behind a brand and showcasing it in a way that resonates, informs, and drives action.
She is a graduate of Bethel University, where she studied Organizational Communication and Journalism, and has been a proud member of the Studio2 team for nearly five years.
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