Marketing & Product Creative Leader
CONNECTING BRANDS TO CUSTOMERS THROUGH AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES
BRAND AS BUSINESS STRATEGY
I believe brand is one of the most underused levers in an organization's growth. Done right, it builds trust, speeds up the sales cycle, and makes the value of a product or service obvious before a customer ever has to ask. Done poorly — or ignored — it's the reason good products get overlooked.
My approach starts before the visuals: what is this organization's mission, who do they aspire to be, and how does what they make actually help people? Once that's clear, I translate it into creative that carries real weight — visuals and messaging that don't just look good, but communicate value the market immediately understands.
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It’s a frontier out there, and I’m dedicated to exploring it. That begins with questions like: who is the target audience? What is your core message? What value does your organization provide? These are all questions you can expect to be asked.
I’ve found that the only true way to tackle a project is by exploring the boundaries and the territory I have to work with. I’m a partner in this ride together. When I have this information, I’m better able to develop your campaign more effectively.
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Your brand is essential to who you are, but it’s so much more than just a logo. More and more these days, your brand is less who you say you are, and more who your customers think you are, so first and foremost you have to be willing to listen. Once I’m able to gauge your place in the market, I’m are better prepared to craft a truly unique and original story.
My logo process always begins with a sketchbook, hashing out ideas and concepts that resonate with your core values and mission. Once I land on something that both of us like, I transition to tightening up our strongest ideas on the computer, developing the color palette and core visual identity.
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One of my core strengths is traditional graphic design. This ranges in design for print, web, trade shows, and packaging. No matter the context, good design is a key element in visually communicating your message with impact.
I have a keen eye for taking your content and translating that content into a visual language. It’s no surprise that the consumer has less and less time these days to notice, let alone digest your message, which is why unique and compelling design is critical to the success of your campaign. As well, with consumers accessing your content through a myriad of entry points these days, it’s important that your visual identity remain consistent across all media.
WHAT I BRING
LOGOS & BRANDING
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Logo design
Brand consultation & audit
Style guide development
Business card & stationery design
Multi-channel brand assets
CREATIVE DIRECTION
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Website design and content audit
Brand consultation & audit
Video creative direction, concepting, & storyboarding
Strategy and implementation
GRAPHIC DESIGN
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Advertising (print & digital)
POP & retail design
Trade show and experience design
Packaging
Infographics & iconography
Illustration
it’s a frontier out there.
I believe humans were made for hard work. Sweat, dirt, and blood are all a part of what keep us grounded. We were also made to explore: new boundaries, horizons, and territories. Technology will come and go, but at the end of the day it’s about the work you did and how it changed your world. I firmly believe the world doesn’t need another campaign; what it needs is a creative thinker who isn’t afraid to work hard for their clients.
WORK WITH me.
Fill out the form for a free 30 minute consultation. I’ll give you some practical ideas you can implement today that will help your business. Take it or leave it, but I think you’ll take it.
info@bornonthefrontier.com
(503) 403-9471