From your unspeakable spark
to a brand that’s undeniably striking

A blend of captivating design and strategy that sells is our specialty.

our expert era

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.

is fueled by excellence.
our design process
un meilleur moment
that spark of passion

/ discovery /

01.

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 /

02.

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 /

03.

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.

merci beaucoup. we're blushing
merci beaucoup. we're blushing

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

4- 6 weeks

timeline:

work with us

brand & semi-custom showit 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 website

brand textures

complete brand design collection

8-10 weeks

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

12-14 weeks

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

you and your brand were meant for more, and you deserve the highest quality of design because of it. 

Bottom Line :

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. 

PASSION PROJECT 01.
ROMANTIC / WARM / ORGANIC

the spring edit

PASSION PROJECT 03.
SOULFUL / EMOTIVE / CAPTIVATING

designer day rate

our exclusive

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

I just need a logo. Can you help?

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.

do you offer a web-only design package?

how long is the process?

do you offer payment plans?

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.

do you offer retainer services?

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!

Can i create a custom package?

what if I have some old brand assets that i want to keep using?

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!

who will i be working with?

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!

why do you design in showit?

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. 

do you offer support with search engine optimization?

We offer basic seo in our web development packages. For advanced seo needs, we recommend contacting a specialist!