Charlene (Smith) Williams

In 2008 Charlene Williams launched Paisley Pickle Inc, a small design studio that focuses on print/pattern design & trend research for consumer products including fashion accessories, electronics, home décor, sporting goods and cosmetics. Her client list includes: Target, Crayola, 3M, Huggies, Dell, Arctic Zone, P&G, Eddie Bauer, Speedo, Clorox, Coleman & Sonia Kashuk .

Prior to launching her own company Charlene was a Senior Designer for Target in Product Design & Development where she worked on everything from kids camping supplies to dog beds to perfume bottles!

Charlene also volunteers her time mentoring exceptional design students with an interest in surface design & creating designs for non-profit organizations.