Honing in on the Right Branding Partner

Meow (hello)! I'm Danielle, a professional graphic designer with over 16 years of experience. Before establishing my business in 2018, I dedicated eight years to sharpening my skills in agencies and corporate settings. This journey equipped me with extensive skills and experience across diverse projects, from consumer packaging to in-store signage, social media and print ads, branding, logos, website designs, trade show displays, and other creative assets.

As a creative problem solver, I thrive on turning challenges into innovative, effective solutions that meet your unique needs.

No In-House Designer? No Problem!
I can seamlessly integrate into your team, offering a wide range of print and digital design services on a monthly retainer. I work within your budget, providing dedicated hours tailored to your needs. For specific one-off projects, my rates typically range from $750 to $5,000, depending on the scope of work. Let’s collaborate to bring your creative visions to life, whether it’s on an ongoing basis or for a single project.

When I'm not bringing ideas to life, I'm out embracing the Colorado lifestyle—shredding fresh pow, biking, hiking, paddling, camping, and enjoying every adventure with my Assistant CreativCat and CFO, Captain Jack.

Meaghan Matelski is a brand designer and creative professional helping businesses build visual identities that are thoughtful, distinctive, and built to make a lasting impression — across digital and print touchpoints.

 

Services

• Brand identity and logo design
• Visual systems and design guidelines
• Digital and print design

 

 

Meaghan approaches every engagement with a research-first mindset — taking time to understand the brand, its audience, and the competitive landscape before any design work begins. That foundation is what separates identity work that lasts from work that dates quickly.

 

Clients range from early-stage founders building their brand identity for the first time to established businesses ready to evolve a visual system that no longer reflects who they've become. In every case, the goal is the same: design that feels unmistakably right and connects authentically with the right audience.

 

 

The best brand design work earns its place in the world — not just on a screen or a business card, but in the way people feel when they encounter the brand. That's the standard that guides every project, and it's why clients return for additional work and refer others who have the same standards.

 

If you're looking for a partner who takes your business seriously and delivers work that produces results, this is a strong fit. The best engagements start with a real conversation about what you need — not a templated proposal.

 

 

Availability is limited and projects are taken on selectively — ensuring every client gets full attention and work that reflects the highest standard. If you're ready to move forward, the next step is a straightforward conversation about your goals and how to get there.

 

Available for brands investing in brand identity design that feels intentional and stands out.

Hi, I'm Kat — the sole artist and designer behind Katdog Design, a small and mighty design studio based in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. I'm a professionally trained artist with a BFA in Graphic Design and 10+ years of experience building and extending brand identities across a wide range of industries.

 

What I Do

I specialize in enhancing brand stories and creating meaningful connections between brands and their customers. I've worked in food and spirits, wellness, cannabis, agriculture, and tech — and my work spans packaging, merchandise, websites, patterns, murals, and more.

 

Services

• Brand identity design and extension
• Packaging design
• Merchandise and apparel design
• Website and digital design
• Murals and environmental graphics

 

 

Every project starts with listening. Before I pick up a pencil or open a file, I make sure I deeply understand what the brand is, who it's for, and what it needs to communicate — because great design is only possible when it's built on genuine understanding. That's why clients come back, and why the work holds up over time.

 

I work with a wide range of clients — from early-stage founders building their brand for the first time to established companies refreshing an identity that no longer reflects who they've become. Whatever the starting point, my goal is always the same: to create something that feels unmistakably right for your brand and genuinely connects with the people you're trying to reach.

 

Available for brands in food, wellness, cannabis, and beyond that want a brand identity and packaging designer with a genuinely artistic eye.

Patrick Richardson is the founder of Swirlingmedia and a seasoned brand and digital strategy expert with 25+ years of agency experience — with a proven track record developing impactful brand and marketing strategies for leading global brands.

 

Background

Patrick has led brand and digital marketing strategy for Liquid Wrench, Quebec Ministry of Agriculture, Santander, Sodexho, and Woolite — collaborating with international teams and consistently prioritizing storytelling, design, and digital innovation to deliver demonstrable value and ensure future brand success.

 

Services

• Brand strategy and identity
• Digital marketing strategy
• International and multicultural marketing
• Storytelling and creative direction

 

 

Patrick takes a user-centered approach to every web project — combining visual design with a deep understanding of how people actually navigate and interact with digital experiences. The result is websites that don't just look professional, but actively support the business goals behind them.

 

Clients include founders, marketing teams, and agencies across industries who need a dependable design and development partner — someone who can deliver quality work on time, communicate clearly throughout the process, and build something that lasts.

 

 

The measure of good marketing isn't how creative it is — it's whether it changes behavior. Every strategy, campaign, and piece of content is evaluated against that standard, which is why the work tends to produce results that are easy to attribute and easy to build on.

 

If you're looking for a partner who takes your business seriously and delivers work that produces results, this is a strong fit. The best engagements start with a real conversation about what you need — not a templated proposal.

 

Available for global and mid-market brands that need a senior brand strategy and digital marketing partner with deep agency experience.

I’ve spent the last 15+ years helping brands find their voice, define their look, and connect with people meaningfully. My work spans creative direction, brand identity, and strategic planning, and I’ve worn many hats along the way. Whether leading as a Creative Director or working behind the scenes on brand strategy, I love building things that feel intentional, inspiring, and real.

As the owner of my design business, I’ve taken projects from big ideas to final execution, balancing creativity with clear strategy. I’ve built campaigns, developed brand systems, and designed everything from websites to content experiences, always aiming to create work that not only looks good but truly works.

My background blends graphic design, UX, web, and content development, but storytelling is at the heart of it all. I enjoy helping brands stand out, grow, and resonate with their audiences. I’ve also had the chance to lead teams, launch startups, and explore new ways to bring creative ideas to life.

At wils design, our focus is simple: create with purpose, keep it original, and build lasting relationships. That mindset has helped us produce work that feels fresh and personal—every time.

If you’re looking for a creative partner who’s hands-on, thoughtful, and always up for a challenge, I’d love to talk.

I'm Jackie Chuchanis, a brand and motion designer who thrives on bringing ideas to life through visuals — with three years at FTI Consulting sharpening my skills across branding, animation, and digital design.

 

What I Do

I create bold brand identities, engaging motion graphics, and polished digital design — for corporate brands, social media, and dynamic animations alike. My approach is both strategic and creative, focused on visuals that tell a story and make a real impact.

 

Services

• Brand identity and visual design
• Motion graphics and animation
• Digital and social media design

 

 

Every project starts with listening. Before I pick up a pencil or open a file, I make sure I deeply understand what the brand is, who it's for, and what it needs to communicate — because great design is only possible when it's built on genuine understanding. That's why clients come back, and why the work holds up over time.

 

I work with a wide range of clients — from early-stage founders building their brand for the first time to established companies refreshing an identity that no longer reflects who they've become. Whatever the starting point, my goal is always the same: to create something that feels unmistakably right for your brand and genuinely connects with the people you're trying to reach.

 

 

What I value most in client relationships is directness and clarity — knowing exactly what success looks like before the work begins, and holding myself accountable to delivering it. I don't believe in long, meandering processes. I move quickly, communicate clearly, and produce work that I'm proud to put my name on.

 

Available for brands looking for a motion designer and brand visual specialist who can animate their story.

Morgan Williams is a three-decade experienced graphic designer — having served as Senior Designer, Art Director, and Creative Director across four agencies, with MW DESIGN operating as a full-time independent practice since 2019.

 

Background

Morgan spent the better part of his creative career in the motorcycle industry — deep, specialized brand work that sharpened his eye for identity, packaging, and print. He designs experiences that speak to customers and connect them with brands, with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to on-brand, on-time delivery.

 

Services

• Brand identity and logo design
• Print, packaging, and apparel design
• Signage and environmental design
• Art direction and creative leadership

 

 

Every project starts with listening. Before I pick up a pencil or open a file, I make sure I deeply understand what the brand is, who it's for, and what it needs to communicate — because great design is only possible when it's built on genuine understanding. That's why clients come back, and why the work holds up over time.

 

I work with a wide range of clients — from early-stage founders building their brand for the first time to established companies refreshing an identity that no longer reflects who they've become. Whatever the starting point, my goal is always the same: to create something that feels unmistakably right for your brand and genuinely connects with the people you're trying to reach.

 

 

The best brand design work earns its place in the world — not just on a screen or a business card, but in the way people feel when they encounter the brand. That's the standard that guides every project, and it's why clients return for additional work and refer others who have the same standards.

 

Available for brands in motorcycle, outdoor, and consumer industries looking for a veteran graphic designer and art director with serious industry depth.

Brand Studio Creative is a full-service brand and design agency helping businesses build visual identities, websites, and marketing creative that reflect the quality of what they do — and the ambition of where they're going.

 

Services

• Brand identity and logo design
• Web design and development
• Marketing design and creative campaigns

 

 

Brand approaches every engagement with a research-first mindset — taking time to understand the brand, its audience, and the competitive landscape before any design work begins. That foundation is what separates identity work that lasts from work that dates quickly.

 

Clients range from early-stage founders building their brand identity for the first time to established businesses ready to evolve a visual system that no longer reflects who they've become. In every case, the goal is the same: design that feels unmistakably right and connects authentically with the right audience.

 

 

The best brand design work earns its place in the world — not just on a screen or a business card, but in the way people feel when they encounter the brand. That's the standard that guides every project, and it's why clients return for additional work and refer others who have the same standards.

 

If you're looking for a partner who takes your business seriously and delivers work that produces results, this is a strong fit. The best engagements start with a real conversation about what you need — not a templated proposal.

 

Available for businesses that want a brand and design agency that treats every project as a long-term investment in how you show up.

Dominik Brum is a brand designer with 12+ years of creative experience — a passionate craftsman who's had the privilege of working with globally recognized names including Mastercard, JW Marriott, US Open, Coca-Cola Consolidated, ABM Industries, Arizona State University, and the Kessler Collection.

 

What He Does

Dominik specializes in brand design and development — building identities and visual systems that are as thoughtfully constructed as they are visually striking. He brings a nerd's precision and an artist's eye to every project.

 

 

Dominik approaches every engagement with a research-first mindset — taking time to understand the brand, its audience, and the competitive landscape before any design work begins. That foundation is what separates identity work that lasts from work that dates quickly.

 

Clients range from early-stage founders building their brand identity for the first time to established businesses ready to evolve a visual system that no longer reflects who they've become. In every case, the goal is the same: design that feels unmistakably right and connects authentically with the right audience.

 

 

The best brand design work earns its place in the world — not just on a screen or a business card, but in the way people feel when they encounter the brand. That's the standard that guides every project, and it's why clients return for additional work and refer others who have the same standards.

 

If you're looking for a partner who takes your business seriously and delivers work that produces results, this is a strong fit. The best engagements start with a real conversation about what you need — not a templated proposal.

 

Available for brands that want brand identity and design at a level that's been trusted by some of the world's most recognizable names.

Marcelo Cardoso is a multidisciplinary designer and creative director specializing in brand identity, UX/UI design, and digital product design — helping companies build coherent, human-centered experiences across brand and digital touchpoints.

 

What He Does

Marcelo works with startups and established brands to design identities and products that feel intentional and well-crafted — balancing visual quality with strategic clarity. His work spans brand identity, web and app design, and design systems, always built around a deep understanding of the user and the business.

 

Services

• Brand identity and visual design
• UX/UI design for web and mobile
• Digital product design
• Design systems and component libraries

 

 

Marcelo approaches every engagement with a research-first mindset — taking time to understand the brand, its audience, and the competitive landscape before any design work begins. That foundation is what separates identity work that lasts from work that dates quickly.

 

Clients range from early-stage founders building their brand identity for the first time to established businesses ready to evolve a visual system that no longer reflects who they've become. In every case, the goal is the same: design that feels unmistakably right and connects authentically with the right audience.

 

 

The best brand design work earns its place in the world — not just on a screen or a business card, but in the way people feel when they encounter the brand. That's the standard that guides every project, and it's why clients return for additional work and refer others who have the same standards.

 

If you're looking for a partner who takes your business seriously and delivers work that produces results, this is a strong fit. The best engagements start with a real conversation about what you need — not a templated proposal.

 

Available for teams looking for a senior brand and UX/UI designer who operates at both the strategic and execution level.

Electric Blue Creative is a design and development studio on a mission to uplift the brands that prioritize the betterment of the people they sell to — partnering with companies committed to making the world a better place.

 

What We Do

We help visionary brands achieve their goals through expertise in design, development, and content creation — believing that the best work is done in service of businesses that strive for positive global change. If your brand exists to make things better, we want to work with you.

 

 

Electric takes a data-grounded approach to marketing — building strategies and campaigns that are tied to real business objectives and measured against outcomes that matter. Every recommendation is backed by research, and every campaign is designed to be improved over time.

 

Clients span a wide range of industries and growth stages — from startups building their first real marketing program to established companies looking to optimize or reinvent how they grow. In each case, the work is customized to the specific business, audience, and competitive context.

 

 

What I value most in client relationships is directness and clarity — knowing exactly what success looks like before the work begins, and holding myself accountable to delivering it. I don't believe in long, meandering processes. I move quickly, communicate clearly, and produce work that I'm proud to put my name on.

 

If you're looking for a partner who takes your business seriously and delivers work that produces results, this is a strong fit. The best engagements start with a real conversation about what you need — not a templated proposal.

 

Available for purpose-driven brands looking for a design and development partner who shares their values.

Edition is a multidisciplinary design studio with offices in San Francisco and Portland, specializing in brand identity design, web design, packaging design, and print design — collaborating with companies at every stage, from brand ideation and strategy through to launch and long-term growth.

 

What We Do

Our team of expert designers, brand strategists, photographers, copywriters, and production specialists works closely with clients to build cohesive, memorable brands. Whether developing a new visual identity, designing a responsive website, or crafting packaging that stands out on shelves, Edition brings thoughtful creative and high-impact execution to every project.

 

Services

• Brand identity and visual systems
• Web design and development
• Packaging design
• Print design and production

 

 

Edition approaches every engagement with a research-first mindset — taking time to understand the brand, its audience, and the competitive landscape before any design work begins. That foundation is what separates identity work that lasts from work that dates quickly.

 

Clients range from early-stage founders building their brand identity for the first time to established businesses ready to evolve a visual system that no longer reflects who they've become. In every case, the goal is the same: design that feels unmistakably right and connects authentically with the right audience.

 

 

The best brand design work earns its place in the world — not just on a screen or a business card, but in the way people feel when they encounter the brand. That's the standard that guides every project, and it's why clients return for additional work and refer others who have the same standards.

 

If you're looking for a partner who takes your business seriously and delivers work that produces results, this is a strong fit. The best engagements start with a real conversation about what you need — not a templated proposal.

 

Available for brands at any stage looking for a full-service brand identity and design studio that brings real creative depth.

Rhys Benham is a web designer and digital strategist helping businesses build websites that are fast, visually compelling, and designed to convert — combining strong aesthetics with the technical foundation that makes performance possible.

 

What He Does

Rhys works with businesses at the intersection of design and strategy — creating websites that not only look great but are built to grow with the business. His work spans web design, UX, and digital marketing, always with an eye on business outcomes as the ultimate measure of success.

 

Services

• Web design and development
• UX design and conversion optimization
• Digital strategy and marketing integration

 

 

Rhys takes a user-centered approach to every web project — combining visual design with a deep understanding of how people actually navigate and interact with digital experiences. The result is websites that don't just look professional, but actively support the business goals behind them.

 

Clients include founders, marketing teams, and agencies across industries who need a dependable design and development partner — someone who can deliver quality work on time, communicate clearly throughout the process, and build something that lasts.

 

 

The measure of good marketing isn't how creative it is — it's whether it changes behavior. Every strategy, campaign, and piece of content is evaluated against that standard, which is why the work tends to produce results that are easy to attribute and easy to build on.

 

If you're looking for a partner who takes your business seriously and delivers work that produces results, this is a strong fit. The best engagements start with a real conversation about what you need — not a templated proposal.

 

Available for businesses looking for a web designer who thinks like a strategist.

Nika transforms companies by designing best-in-class experiences — driven by strong creative, rooted in technology, data, and strategy. They combine these capabilities to create brand experiences that grow businesses and that people genuinely love.

 

What They Do

Nika works at the intersection of brand, design, and technology — building experiences that are as strategically sound as they are beautifully crafted. Their work spans brand identity, digital product design, and experience strategy for companies that want to stand out and grow.

 

 

Nika approaches every engagement with a research-first mindset — taking time to understand the brand, its audience, and the competitive landscape before any design work begins. That foundation is what separates identity work that lasts from work that dates quickly.

 

Clients range from early-stage founders building their brand identity for the first time to established businesses ready to evolve a visual system that no longer reflects who they've become. In every case, the goal is the same: design that feels unmistakably right and connects authentically with the right audience.

 

 

The best brand design work earns its place in the world — not just on a screen or a business card, but in the way people feel when they encounter the brand. That's the standard that guides every project, and it's why clients return for additional work and refer others who have the same standards.

 

If you're looking for a partner who takes your business seriously and delivers work that produces results, this is a strong fit. The best engagements start with a real conversation about what you need — not a templated proposal.

 

Available for ambitious companies looking for a brand and experience design partner that brings creative, technology, and strategy together.

Studio Sullivan is a brand and design studio creating visual identities, web design, and marketing creative for businesses that want to show up with intention — building brands that feel cohesive, confident, and genuinely reflective of who they are.

 

Services

• Brand identity and logo design
• Web design and digital presence
• Marketing and collateral design

 

 

Studio approaches every engagement with a research-first mindset — taking time to understand the brand, its audience, and the competitive landscape before any design work begins. That foundation is what separates identity work that lasts from work that dates quickly.

 

Clients range from early-stage founders building their brand identity for the first time to established businesses ready to evolve a visual system that no longer reflects who they've become. In every case, the goal is the same: design that feels unmistakably right and connects authentically with the right audience.

 

 

The best brand design work earns its place in the world — not just on a screen or a business card, but in the way people feel when they encounter the brand. That's the standard that guides every project, and it's why clients return for additional work and refer others who have the same standards.

 

If you're looking for a partner who takes your business seriously and delivers work that produces results, this is a strong fit. The best engagements start with a real conversation about what you need — not a templated proposal.

 

Available for businesses ready to invest in brand identity and web design that works as hard as they do.

Wayne Talley is a veteran creative director and brand designer with a career that spans the Minneapolis College of Art & Design, VP Design Director at Fame retail agency, 15 years with Target Marketing, and 15 years running his own agency, Black Retail, as President.

 

Background & Clients

Those years in senior design and leadership gave Wayne a deep understanding of brand development, in-store marketing, store design, and packaging systems. He's worked with Target, DreamWorks, JCPenney, Walmart, Sam's Club, and many others — bringing an enterprise-level sensibility to every project he takes on today.

 

Services

• Brand development and visual identity
• In-store marketing and retail design
• Packaging design and systems
• Store design and environmental branding

 

 

Wayne approaches every engagement with a research-first mindset — taking time to understand the brand, its audience, and the competitive landscape before any design work begins. That foundation is what separates identity work that lasts from work that dates quickly.

 

Clients range from early-stage founders building their brand identity for the first time to established businesses ready to evolve a visual system that no longer reflects who they've become. In every case, the goal is the same: design that feels unmistakably right and connects authentically with the right audience.

 

 

The best brand design work earns its place in the world — not just on a screen or a business card, but in the way people feel when they encounter the brand. That's the standard that guides every project, and it's why clients return for additional work and refer others who have the same standards.

 

If you're looking for a partner who takes your business seriously and delivers work that produces results, this is a strong fit. The best engagements start with a real conversation about what you need — not a templated proposal.

 

Wayne's background in retail brand design is rare — available for clients who need packaging design and retail brand expertise at a serious level.