Strategic design + identity
Los Angeles, US
Strategic design + identity

Behind the Scenes: Our 4-Part Methodology

A visual breakdown of our process: Discover, Define, Design, Deliver. See how intentional steps lead to impactful results.

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Mar 5, 2025

Mar 5, 2025

Four smooth eggs in muted tones of pink, green, peach, and black, showcased against a cream background for a minimalist aesthetic.
Four smooth eggs in muted tones of pink, green, peach, and black, showcased against a cream background for a minimalist aesthetic.
Four smooth eggs in muted tones of pink, green, peach, and black, showcased against a cream background for a minimalist aesthetic.

I. Discover: Building Understanding

Every lasting identity begins not with a sketch, but with a question.

We treat the Discover phase as a deep, strategic immersion into your brand's world. This is where we act as thoughtful investigators, moving past assumptions to uncover the authentic core of your purpose. We prioritize listening and dialogue, recognizing that our clients are the experts on their business.

We immerse ourselves completely.   
  Uncovering core values and vision. 
Finding the real story.


This foundational step includes comprehensive competitive analysis, deep-dive workshops, and audience mapping. We are looking for the strategic truth that will differentiate your brand. The output of this phase is not a mood board, but a clear, agreed-upon framework of understanding that guides every subsequent decision.


II. Define: Shaping the Strategy

From insight to intention, we build the blueprint for success.

The Define phase is where the messy abundance of information from Discover is synthesized into a singular, actionable strategy. This is the rigorous, often invisible, work that guarantees every creative decision is purposeful. We translate findings into clear strategic pillars, creative briefs, and an explicit brand narrative.

Strategy over guesswork.   
  Purpose over decoration.     
Our roadmap for impact.


Our primary goal here is to establish clarity over noise. We define the specific voice, tone, and visual direction, ensuring every element—from the messaging hierarchy to the user experience—is aligned to resonate with the target audience. The resulting strategy acts as the inviolable compass for the design phase.


III. Design: Crafting the Voice

This is where strategy takes visual form.

The Design phase is an exercise in meticulous craft and intentionality. Guided strictly by the defined strategy, our team translates abstract concepts into tangible, functional experiences. Our editorial eye ensures that the visual identity is not merely beautiful, but that it communicates the brand's unique narrative with precision and elegance.

Crafting the visual language.   
  Building identity systems.     
Design that speaks volumes.


We focus on building resilient design systems—typographic rigor, coherent color palettes, and intuitive digital frameworks—that are built for longevity and scalability. We believe that great design is invisible; it focuses attention entirely on the message and the experience, ensuring the brand's voice is effortlessly heard.


IV. Deliver: Ensuring Lasting Impact

The final stage of execution and implementation.

The Deliver phase ensures that the integrity of the design and strategy is maintained through to launch and beyond. This is where our commitment to meticulous execution is fully realized. We work closely with our development and content partners to guarantee every touchpoint—from the final line of code to the print production—is flawless.

Meticulous execution.   
  Flawless hand-off and guidance.    
The start of the brand's legacy.


Our process concludes with comprehensive brand guidelines and final asset creation, empowering the client team to steward the brand effectively into the future.

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Elias Ford

Elias Ford

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