Hi! I’m Melissa Montgomery, a web and graphic designer living in Calabasas, California.
I’ve been obsessed with computers ever since I saw one on a Nick Jr. TV show when I was 4-years-old (see #11 here – LOL). I reeallly wanted a computer, but since a $1,000 gift for a 4-year-old isn’t realistic, my parents got me a Playskool Alphie II toy instead.
I finally got a real computer when I was 10 and I fell in love with design shortly afterwards. I won 2nd place in my state web design competition at 15, and went on to earn my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at Chapman University in Orange, CA.
After spending most of my career focused on digital design such as websites and marketing assets, after designing nearly everything for our wedding (from a wood donut wall to handmade chiffon ribbon, I really did it all), I’ve shifted into doing more with my hands and spending less time in front of a screen.
Overtype is about design for all life’s moments, big & small.
Custom t-shirts and tank tops, personalized baby gifts, wedding invitations, bachelorette party favors, wood signs, wedding signs, holiday cards, I do it all!
I know life is hectic. Between having two full-time jobs, two dogs, and juggling my family, I know the feeling first hand! When you barely have a moment to breathe, you can take comfort in the small things. A funny tank top to get you through hot yoga and cardio sessions, sweet messages and illustrations on your baby’s outfits, a pretty sign greeting you when you walk in your home. It’s the little smiles and wins that can make each day just a little bit more joyful.
Do you have a special event coming up? Whether it’s a wedding, bridal shower, bachelorette party, birthday party, baby shower, or quinceañera – I’ll help you create an Instagram-worthy party.
S P E C I A L T I E S
Apparel Design
Invitation Design
Personalized gifts
Baby gifts
Hand Lettering
Wood Signs
Bachelorette Party Favors
Greeting Card Design
Website Design
When I’m not designing, you can find me baking, doing yoga, going to concerts, and exploring Los Angeles with my husband.