Design Minded is a boutique brand studio. Uniquely tailored to meet the needs of each client, we author brand identities that are thoughtful and one-of-a-kind. Our work fluently integrates ideas, words, and design for elevated solutions that stand the test of time.

Clients benefit from a deep understanding of business objectives and a special level of personal attention. Design Minded works with companies of all sizes, from publicly-traded to startups and everything in-between. What they share is a bravery to reinvent themselves. We help them reimagine who they are, and can become.

Our practice is unique in our duo-disciplinary approach and ability to elegantly crossover between design and writing. The work we do is founded in the belief that the words a company uses are just as important as how it looks. Design Minded gives equal love to both. 

When you think about it, both is a beautiful intersection. Ambitious and deliberate. Significant and simple. Artful and logical. Original and timeless. This is what all brands need to be—and what we help them achieve.

People

Saundra Marcel

Saundra Marcel is a Designer & Brand Author. Marcel holds a BFA in Graphic Design and MFA in Design Criticism. She’s the founder and principle creative of Design Minded.

Designer & Brand Author

Cheri Stammen

Cheri Stammen is a close friend and honorary member of Design Minded. We’ve been collaborating for many years and frequently partner on projects.

designer (brands & events)

Zach Charbel

Zach Charbel is an independent web developer specializing in custom WordPress theme development. He’s our preferred partner for all website projects.

web developer & tech consultant

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