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Brand and Identity 

Brand identity system designed by Larkspur Studio for healthcare organization.
TimTracks Logo created by Larkspur Studio.
Branding for St. Louis Brewery by Larkspur Studio.
Affton Chamber of Commerce logo design created by Larkspur Studio.

Why it matters:

+ Define what makes you meaningfully different

+ Draw in the people who align with your vision

+ Create a brand presence that feels clear, confident, and lasting

From new ventures
to established organizations, we design with long-term growth in mind.

Services and Engagements

Comprehensive Brand Identity
For organizations ready to scale or reposition

A strategic, end-to-end engagement for organizations preparing for growth, repositioning, or transformation.
We lead you through discovery, positioning, and identity development to create a brand system that is clear, aligned, and built to scale across every touchpoint.

 

Timeline: 10–15 weeks
 

Investment: $12,000 – $25,000+
(based on scope and complexity)

 

Outcome

A fully realized brand system designed for clarity, consistency, and long-term growth. You leave with a strategic foundation and visual identity that aligns your team, strengthens your positioning, and scales confidently across marketing, digital, and real-world environments.

 

What This Means for You

Your brand stops feeling fragmented and starts working as a unified system—so your team can move faster, make better decisions, and show up consistently at every touchpoint.

 

Where We Support

A comprehensive process that builds alignment, clarity, and a system your team can actually use.

  • Brand Strategy & Positioning

  • Naming & Messaging Direction (if needed)

  • Logo & Visual Identity System

  • Typography, Color, and Design System

  • Brand Guidelines & Usage Framework

  • Key Brand Applications (web, marketing, or environment)

Brand Sprint
For early-stage brands or focused launches 

Brand Sprint
A focused, high-impact engagement designed to launch your brand with clarity and confidence. Through a streamlined strategy and identity process, we define the essential foundation your brand needs to show up clearly, credibly, and ready to grow.

Timeline: 2 weeks

Investment: $5,000 – $12,000

Outcome
A clear, confident brand foundation—built to launch and built to last.
You walk away with a strategic direction and visual identity that eliminates guesswork and gives you a strong, consistent starting point.

What This Means for You
You can move forward quickly with a brand that feels aligned, professional, and ready for the market—without overthinking every decision.

Where We Support
A focused scope designed to get you to launch—fast and with intention.

  • Brand Strategy & Positioning

  • Logo & Visual Identity System

  • Typography & Color Direction

  • Foundational Brand Guidelines

  • Launch-Ready Assets (as needed)

Brand Retainer
For teams who need ongoing creative leadership

For growing teams who need consistent creative leadership without the overhead of a full-time hire. I operate as a strategic extension of your team—protecting brand integrity while supporting campaigns, evolution, and expansion over time.

 

Structure: Monthly retainer
 

Investment: $1,500 – $8,000/month

 

Outcome: A dedicated creative partner embedded in your business.
Working within your team’s weekly rhythm, I ensure your brand stays consistent, cohesive, and actively evolving—so nothing slips through the cracks.

 

The Value: You get reliable, high-quality creative without the gaps, delays, or constant onboarding.

 

Where We Support: Priorities shift week to week—this model flexes with your business needs.

  • Marketing & Web Design

  • Email & Ad Creative

  • Pitch Decks & Investor Materials

  • Promotional & Campaign Collateral

Best suited for teams with clear goals and a dedicated point of contact.

Our Process

Building a brand isn’t just about creativity; it’s a strategic journey.

Our process is structured to create clarity while remaining flexible to adapt to your goals. We guide organizations from insight to implementation with intention and transparency at every step.

Start with Alignment

 

Every project begins with alignment. We invest time in understanding your vision, challenges, audience, and internal perspectives before diving into the creative work.

 

Includes:

  • Stakeholder conversations

  • Brand and competitive review

  • Audience definition

  • Strategic discovery session

 

Outcome: A clear understanding of where you are and where you’re headed.

01Align

Shape Your Foundation

 

With insights in hand, we clarify your brand’s positioning, messaging, and strategic direction. This ensures every creative decision has a purpose.

 

Includes:

  • Brand strategy

  • Positioning framework

  • Messaging direction

  • Naming (if needed)

 

Outcome: A confident, focused foundation for growth.

02 Define

Develop Creative Directions

 

Guided by strategy, we explore thoughtful creative directions and present distinct identity pathways rooted in research and tested through real-world applications.

 

Includes:

  • Identity concepts

  • Visual language systems

  • Applied brand previews

  • Art direction studies

 

Outcome: A differentiated direction that feels aligned and scalable.

03 Explore

Expand into a Cohesive System

 

Once a direction is selected, we expand it into a cohesive brand system that’s flexible, usable, and ready for real-world implementation.

 

Includes:

  • Refined identity system

  • Brand guidelines

  • Digital and physical applications

  • Launch-ready assets

 

Outcome: A brand system designed for long-term clarity and consistency.

04 Build

Support Beyond Launch

 

Launching your brand is just the beginning. We guide the rollout thoughtfully and remain available as a creative partner as your organization evolves.

 

Includes:

  • Launch planning

  • Internal rollout support

  • Ongoing creative partnership

  • Brand stewardship

 

Outcome: A confident introduction to the market, with a brand built to grow alongside you.

05 Launch

Engagement Rhythm

 

Most brand identity engagements follow this general timeline:

  • Align: 2 weeks

  • Define: 2 weeks

  • Explore: 2 weeks

  • Build: 3 weeks

  • Launch & Support: 2+ weeks

 

Typical Total Timeline: 10 weeks, depending on scope and stakeholder involvement.

 

Timelines flow best when decision-makers are aligned and feedback cycles are focused. We create space for thoughtful review while keeping momentum steady.

Timeline

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