A person in a striped green and white shirt holding a beige landline phone against a plain wall.

let’s werk together

strategic branding
from the ground up

Silhouette of a person in a yoga pose against a time-lapsed sunset over a mountain range with a lake in the foreground.

HERE’S THE THING

Due to the high volume of inquiries and brands that reach out to us (seriously, pinch us), and as a small but mighty studio, we can only take on a select number of projects each year based on budget, timing, and vision. So when inquiring, the more details, the better! Whether we're the perfect fit or not, we're excited you're here!

No Ghosting here

Whether we're the right fit or not, you'll hear from us within 1 business day! If you don't see an email with the subject line “Branding with Brighten Made,” check your Promotions or Spam folder. Our emails like to hide in there sometimes.

PS) Need a quick solution? Check out
our pre-made branding kits!

  • A beige rotary phone surrounded by colorful greeting cards and postcards with messages like 'brighten made' and various patterns on a table.
  • Book cover with green background and pink text saying 'WELL HAUS'.
  • Logo for Homebody gifts and goods in Atlantic, Iowa with maroon background and light pink text.
  • A woman in pink satin pajamas is pouring pink wine into a glass at a birthday celebration with pink candles, flowers, and a black birthday cake.
  • A vintage-style doormat with a floral pattern border, featuring repeated beige flowers with green leaves. The center has a green rectangle with a brand label that reads 'L M LOOMWELL HOME GOODS W L'.
  • Abstract pastel-colored background with the word 'Saint' in stylized maroon font in the center.
  • Two bottles of Beverly & 3rd. room spray on a terrazzo surface with dried plant and a tall dried grass seed head.
  • Cover art with the text 'JAM BAMS' in the center, set against a background of vertical beige, pink, and light green stripes.
  • A bulletin board filled with colorful postcards, notes, and artwork arranged in a collage style.
  • Pattern of circular labels with palm trees and the text 'The Cove' in blue on a white background.

F.A.Q.

  • Yes! A non-refundable 34% deposit is required to hold your spot on our calendar. The remaining two payments are broken up over a period of a few months, so you can confidently invest in your business with ease. If you need a different payment plan, just ask!

  • The branding process takes about eight weeks, and the branding + web process takes about 20 weeks from start to finish. Add in packaging and collateral and you’re looking at another 4 weeks or more. That’s why we’re often booked out months in advance, giving each client the attention and creative energy they deserve! Trust us—it’s definitely worth the wait.

  • We don’t believe “just a logo” can tell your brand’s full story or set you up for success for years to come. That’s why we specialize in a full brand identity. Yes, it’s one of the biggest investments you’ll make in yourself. But it’s worth it x10 to have your heart, vision, and mission perfectly represented—just ask our clients!

  • We go all out when it comes to branding — and it shows! Once it’s all finalized, you’ll walk away with:

    primary logo

    secondary logos

    brand marks

    brand pattern

    typography styling

    color palette

    image direction

    brand guidelines

  • Everything in the branding package, plus a custom branded site, so you can confidently move forward in your business. We design most service-based business websites via Squarespace, a super user-friendly platform that makes updating your site afterward a breeze. If you’re an e-commerce brand, we’ll stick to Shopify. 

    Do you have a desired platform of your choice? Let us know and we can chat through what option is best for you on our introductory call.

  • We only offer web design to our branding clients who have gone through the Brighten Made branding experience. Why? Because it makes your website so much stronger when you have a solid brand identity in place! We work best when we’re able to begin by building the foundation for your website first, which means a fully custom and cohesive brand identity. No cutting corners around here!

  • We believe we make the most impact on your business by creating a completely custom brand identity from the ground up. Oftentimes, when past elements are combined with new, you get a pieced-together look, which doesn’t speak to your ideal customers. Give us total creative freedom with your brand, and we’re going to knock it out of the park and create something truly impactful.

  • In addition to the branding + web experience we deliver, we recommend working with our on-staff copywriter to create compelling copy that incorporates the proper keywords to level-up your SEO. Additionally, we’ll implement basic SEO strategies for your web design. If you need further support beyond best practices, partnering with a company that specializes in SEO is the way to go.

  • Bri leads the start of every single project and oversees everything from beginning to end. To give you the full creative experience you deserve, she has the support of a project manager who assists with emails and other behind-the-scenes studio needs and a team of highly skilled designers who work alongside her. (Wanna know more? Read up on her whole team here!) All that to say, do yourself a favor and trust the process. Bri serves as the creative director and will make sure you walk away with a one-of-one, totally original brand experience. 

  • I know, the elephant in the room. Our design projects typically begin just below the $10,000 mark but we often have clients who will invest $20-30,000 depending on the full scope.