Candace Buchanan
Texas-raised and Seattle-based, I’m a brand and experience designer with 30+ years of creating people-centered solutions through design thinking, fueled by curiosity, creativity, and a love of the outdoors.
Member Since
July 2026
I grew up in Texas, but Seattle has been home for many years. With over 30 years of experience in branding and experience design, I’ve worked with start-ups, Fortune 500 companies, and mission-driven nonprofits across a wide range of industries—from tech and healthcare to retail, hospitality, and the arts.
What drives me most is solving complex problems using a design thinking approach in order to build smart, creative, sustainable experiences that keep people at the center—and collaborating with teams who are passionate about good design.
Outside of work, I stay active and inspired—running, swimming, hiking, painting, and always keeping an eye on what’s new and next in the creative world.
Ask me about
Design Thinking
My super power is
Communication through graphics
I'm looking for
inspiration, courageous ideas, simplicity
What I love about experience design
Design Thinking: it is human-centered. Start with empathy to create a solution, and experiment to learn.
Best piece of advice I've ever heard
Perfect is the enemy of the good
Where I find Inspiration
Observing humans
Practice Area
Branded Environments, Digital Experiences, Exhibition, Strategy/Research/Planning, Wayfinding
Focus Area
Brand, Graphic, Signage, Sustainability
Industry
Education, Healthcare