Nine Yards Studio is a full-service creative agency delivering brand identity, web design, and marketing creative for businesses that want to go the full distance — combining strategic thinking with exceptional design craft to build brands that perform and endure.

Services

• Brand identity and visual systems
• Web design and development
• Marketing design and campaign creative

Nine 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 looking for a full-service creative agency that commits fully to every project.

DD.NYC® is a New York-based design studio creating bold, high-impact brand identities, packaging, and digital experiences for brands that want to make a statement — combining strategic thinking with exceptional visual craft.

Services

• Brand identity and visual design
• Packaging design
• Digital experience design

DD.NYC®️ 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 looking for a bold New York-based brand and design studio.

Ademan Studio is a creative design studio specializing in brand identity, visual design, and digital experiences — building work that's purposeful, polished, and built to make a genuine impression on the people it's made for.

Services

• Brand identity and graphic design
• Digital design and UX
• Visual systems and creative direction

Ademan 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 looking for a brand identity and design studio that cares about craft.

Xavier Garcia is a graphic designer and visual communicator specializing in brand identity, digital design, and marketing creative — helping businesses build a consistent, compelling presence across every touchpoint.

Services

• Brand identity and logo design
• Digital and marketing design
• Visual systems and brand guidelines

Xavier 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 looking for a reliable graphic designer and brand identity specialist.

Charleh Knighton helps small business owners grow their businesses five times over through a 90-day step-by-step roadmap — working as a fractional CMO and growth strategist to give entrepreneurs the confidence and tools to overcome stagnation and reach their potential.

What She Does

95% of SMEs fail by the five-year mark — but with the right strategy and support, it doesn't have to be that way. Charleh works with business owners who are stretched thin and overwhelmed, helping them build clarity, focus, and a marketing system that actually drives growth.

Services

• Fractional CMO and marketing strategy
• 90-day growth roadmap development
• Small business marketing systems
• Marketing leadership and accountability

Charleh 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 small business owners that need a fractional CMO and growth strategist who's been there and knows how to get results.

Mikaela Ashcroft is a copywriter, writer, ghostwriter, editor, and proofreader with 13+ years of experience and a Master's degree in physics — specializing in science and technology writing, but spanning from nonfiction books to software development guides to fiction.

What She Does

Mikaela works with brands and individuals to increase awareness and establish thought leadership through high-quality long-form and short-form content. Her scientific background makes her uniquely effective for technical and complex subject matter, while her range makes her equally valuable for consumer and narrative projects.

Services

• Copywriting and brand content
• Science and technology writing
• Ghostwriting and book writing
• Editing and proofreading

Mikaela 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 brands that need a specialist copywriter and editor who can handle both technical depth and broad creative range.

Short of Utopia is a creative studio building brands, visual identities, and digital experiences for companies that want their design to mean something — strategic, distinctive, and built to endure.

Short 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 looking for a brand identity and creative design studio with a strong point of view.

Jess Solan is a freelance copywriter, video creator, photographer, and social media manager — offering brands a rare combination of written and visual content skills to build an online presence with real personality and flair.

Services

• Copywriting and brand voice development
• Photo and video content creation
• Social media management and strategy
• Paid and organic content

Jess 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.

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 that want a versatile creative who can handle social media and content creation across formats.