Platform. Story. Purpose.
Carlis Design Studio LLC builds the technology that connects communities — and tells the stories that move them.
Who I Am
I’m Hattie L. Carlis — founder of Carlis Design Studio LLC. I was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, and relocated to Accra, Ghana in 2026 — bringing a global perspective to the mission-driven organizations I’ve served for over 30 years. I’m a Pan Africanist, a pragmatist, and a builder.
I hold degrees in Electronics Engineering, Computer Software Applications, an a Master’s in Data Science. I’ve received recognition from organizations across the globe for program development, knowledge sharing, and community impact. But credentials aren’t why you should work with me.
Why This Work
I’ve watched mission-driven organizations do extraordinary work with inadequate tools. Managing events through Gmail chains. Losing registration data in spreadsheets. Having no way to show donors that their investment is actually building something.
Amni Circle was built to change that. Not as a generic platform — but as a purpose-built tool for organizations doing peace, justice, civic, and faith-based work. Organizations like the ones I’ve served for three decades.
What Makes This Different
You’re not hiring a software company. You’re partnering with someone who understands your mission from the inside.
• I’m W/MBE certified — woman and minority-owned
• Indianapolis-rooted, Accra-based — serving US clients globally with a Pan Africanist perspective
• I built Amni Circle using AI — which means the platform itself demonstrates the theme it was built to support
• My founding client is 5 years strong — this isn’t a transaction, it’s a partnership
• I produce 3D animated storytelling videos — because your platform deserves a launch story as powerful as the work behind it
“We build the platform that connects your community. We tell the story that moves them.”
Ready to build something that lasts?
info@carlisdesignstudio.net