Steven Design Co

Steve’s creative leadership has earned four Jesse H. Neal Awards—the Pulitzer of B2B media—and recognition as a Grand Neal finalist, affirming his ability to guide brands toward industry-leading creative outcomes.

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But Steven Design Co isn’t just about one person’s portfolio. The studio was founded on a belief that design is both strategy and execution—a way to clarify messaging, inspire audiences, and transform industries. By combining deep editorial expertise with advanced digital workflows, Steven Design Co helps organizations tell stories that matter, whether through an immersive magazine experience, a responsive web redesign, or a multi-channel campaign.

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The studio now serves clients in Food & Hospitality, B2B Media & Publishing, Manufacturing & Industrial, Professional Services, and Nonprofits, offering them the rare advantage of a partner who understands both the rigor of print storytelling and the flexibility of digital ecosystems.

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Core Expertise

• Editorial Design (Print & Web): Complete publication lifecycles, redesigns, and launches, managing content for 128,000+ readers across platforms.
  
  
• Front-End Web Design (Figma to Drupal): From wireframes to production-ready HTML/SCSS, with atomic design systems and responsive frameworks.
  
  
• Microsites & Email Campaigns: Award-nominated microsites with interactive data visualization and newsletters reaching 87,500+ subscribers.
  
  

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Client Spotlights

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Alt-Meat — Rapid Launch in a Growing Market

When MTG Media Group set out to launch Alt-Meat, a cutting-edge publication covering the alternative protein industry, they needed to go from concept to execution in just eight weeks.

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• Steven Design Co’s Role: Developed the full creative system—branding, editorial design, and a seamless digital experience.
  
  
• Result: Alt-Meat’s first issue positioned the publication as a leading voice in an emerging market, showing how design could accelerate industry credibility.
  
  
• See the Work: Alt-Meat Digital Issue
  
  

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Plate — Redesigning for the Pandemic Era

Plate magazine was already respected in the hospitality world, but during the pandemic, its model needed to shift rapidly toward digital-first engagement.

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• Steven Design Co’s Role: Directed a complete redesign of Plate in print and online, implementing mobile-first frameworks and new digital design systems.
  
  
• Result: The redesign not only earned a Jesse H. Neal Award but also gave Plate the agility to stay relevant in a disrupted industry, connecting with chefs and hospitality leaders when they needed it most.
  
  
• See the Work: Plate Online
  
  

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B2B Media Group Portfolio — Growing Audiences Across Seven Brands

For seven B2B publications, ranging from hospitality to industrial sectors, Steven Design Co developed consistent design systems that could scale across formats.

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• Steven Design Co’s Role: Oversaw digital and print design, created bilingual CSS adaptations, and built newsletters and microsites.
  
  
• Result: Reached 128,000+ print and digital readers and engaged 87,500+ newsletter subscribers, with campaigns driving 56,000+ monthly pageviews.
  
  

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Pricing & Engagement

Steven Design Co offers flexible engagement options designed to fit both one-time projects and long-term partnerships:

• Hourly: $75/hour
  
  
• Weekly Projects: $3,000/week
  
  
• Monthly Retainers: $13,000/month
  
  

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Why Clients Choose Steven Design Co

Clients choose Steven Design Co because they want more than just a vendor—they want a creative partner who can anticipate challenges, connect strategy to execution, and deliver award-winning results under real-world deadlines.

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With a rare combination of editorial storytelling expertise and front-end digital design fluency, Steven Design Co speaks the language of both content teams and developers. This makes collaboration seamless, whether building a responsive website, redesigning a magazine, or launching an entirely new publication.

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Clients also appreciate Steve’s proven track record in high-stakes environments—from launching a brand in eight weeks, to redesigning a national magazine during a global crisis. They trust his ability to not only deliver creative assets but also guide organizational change, improve workflows, and create systems that scale.

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Most importantly, Steven Design Co consistently turns complex ideas into accessible, engaging design that helps brands stand out in competitive markets.

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