Our client experience has a reputation for being unmatched. We combine your deeper meaning with our particular aesthetic eye to create a visual presence that will meet you where you are, stretch you to where you want to go, and take this brand farther than you ever dreamed possible.
our design process
/ discovery /
We begin our time together with a kick-off call to discuss your pre-work questionnaires and strategy direction. On this call, we go deeper into understanding your brand’s story, unique attributes, ideal customer or client, and more to ensure we’re on the same page from the very start. Afterwards, our team will work to establish your brand’s visual inspiration and color palette in preparation for your identity design.
/ design /
Once the initial direction is approved, we spend several weeks conducting market research and brainstorming logo concepts. We narrow it down to the design we know will serve you best, which we'll share on a formal presentation call to provide further context on the design strategy. For web design clients, we begin wire-framing and developing your website once the brand design is finalized.
/ debut /
We share your custom concept and refine as needed until we arrive at your final brand identity. All final files are saved and delivered, along with an in-depth brand style guide to equip you for using your brand elements in the future. To prepare for your official reveal, we design a set of graphics and develop a specialized launch plan to celebrate your accomplishment.
this team! I swear they are magicians.
Bianca Nichole & Co.
Areas of Expertise
brand positioning
collateral design
color functionality
brand strategy
art + creative direction
user experience
website design
visual identity
custom brand design
The Brand Design experience is perfect for the business owner who is savvy and confident enough to take an established creative direction and apply it accordingly across all mediums - both print and digital.
launch support
social media templates
brand style guide
typography direction
curated color palette
complete logo suite
strategy development
timeline:
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brand & semi-custom website design
The Brand and Semi-Custom Design experience is intended for the business owner who needs a professional's touch to take their brand and communicate their visual message accordingly online. This package is also perfect for clients with a more pressing launch timeline.
training call + technical support
basic seo
blog design
domain set-up + transfer
semi-custom 5 page showit or shopify website
brand textures
complete brand design collection
timeline:
brand & custom showit website design
This experience is perfect for a small business owner who needs it all - a thoroughly unique brand and website user experience. This package is designed for those who are ready to pass the reins to our expert team and are willing to invest in a top-to-bottom custom brand.
training call + technical support
basic seo
blog design
domain set-up + transfer
fully custom 5 page showit website
brand textures
complete brand design collection
timeline:
We recognize custom brand design is often a substantial investment for small business owners. For this reason, we work alongside every client to craft a payment plan that makes sense, varying from 4-8 even payments.
payment plans
passion projects
for the client willing to hand off full creative control, consider us your match-makers.
Here's the deal: Each season, we'll reveal three aesthetics we're dreaming to design for a future client. If one of these styles speaks to your brand, submit an application, and our team will determine if you're a fit. If you are selected, you will receive a generously discounted rate on all services in exchange for complete creative control and trust in our design process. We promise, the end product will be swoon-worthy.
the summer edit
PASSION PROJECT 01.
imperfect / cheeky / classic
designer day rate
available to past or present clients
During Designer Day Rates, Cember Studio™ clients are given access to our team for a pre-scheduled, uninterrupted period of time. Book our team for a flat rate, and we'll chip away at your project priority list to elevate and refresh your brand.
frequently asked questions
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer individual logo designs at this time. Our Brand Design collection is ideal for those seeking just the foundational elements for their business.
Yes, absolutely! We are flexible with payments plans and most of our clients opt for either a 4 or 6 month payment plan structure. Due to the nature of our booking process, we do require an initial deposit to hold your spot on our calendar.
At this time, we do not offer retainer services. However, for past or existing Cember clients, we offer a designer day rate service. Inquire for more!
We typically recommend that if you want to invest in branding, you go "all-in" with our process and start from scratch. We want to make sure that we serve both YOU and your ideal client in the best way possible. If that strategy allows us to include old brand assets (like an illustration or a particular brand color), we'll take that into consideration!
At Cember, every client is served by our small-but-mighty team. Kelsea takes the lead on brand development and creative direction. She oversees every project in full, and works alongside Mollie to ensure the visuals are cohesive across the board. Our project manager assists with communication and other behind-the-scenes tasks. The client experience is one of the things we do best, so sit back, relax, and trust us with this process!
After experimenting with several website platforms, we believe Showit is the best of the best for most creative small businesses. Aside from being incredibly user-friendly (trust us - anyone can navigate it!), Showit also allows for fully comprehensive designs to bring your brand to life in the best way possible.
We offer basic seo in our web development packages. For advanced seo needs, we recommend contacting a specialist!
