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Shay Smith Designs is a creative branding studio that helps small businesses and entrepreneurs build unique brand identities. The studio specializes in branding, logo design, social media graphics, and marketing materials.
Shay Smith Designs is a creative branding studio founded in 2023 and headquartered remotely in Chicago, Illinois. The agency focuses on helping small businesses and entrepreneurs establish distinctive brand identities through bold, strategic design. Every project is crafted to capture attention, connect with the right audience, and leave a lasting impact.
The studio operates with a team of under 49 employees and charges an average hourly rate of $75. Minimum budget requires an inquiry. The agency was founded by Shay Smith, who serves as Owner and Founder, bringing a passion for storytelling and strategy to each engagement.
Shay Smith Designs offers a comprehensive range of services including branding, graphic design, logo design, print design, digital strategy, social media marketing, content marketing, and advertising. Areas of expertise span advertising (B2C, experiential, print, promotional), branding (design, messaging, positioning, strategy, naming, product marketing), creative (copywriting, strategy, illustration), digital marketing (content creation, copywriting, digital advertising, inbound, integrated), graphic design (logo animation, visual communication), media buying (print), product design (digital), social media (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, consulting), UI/UX (UX strategy), video production (branded video, explainer, motion graphics, social media videos, storyboarding), and web design (landing pages, website redesign).
The agency serves a diverse set of industries including arts, design, entertainment, hospitality, nonprofit, fashion, beauty, eCommerce, media and communications, and boutique. Client types are primarily small businesses and medium-sized businesses. Notable clients include Diversity in Cannes, The Comfort Mama, Green Queen Bookkeeping, and Latoya E. Dobson.
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The portfolio showcases projects such as the "Time to Love Series Book Cover Design" (under $5K, 6 months, 2024), "Diversity in Cannes Film Initiative Branding & Marketing" (under $5K, 1 month, 2024), "Announcements" social media marketing (under $5K, 1 month, 2024), and "Treehouse Early Learning Branding & Visual Identity" (under $5K, 2 months, 2022). These examples demonstrate the agency's ability to deliver high-quality visuals within modest budgets and short timelines.
Services
- Design Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Print Design
- Digital Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Advertising
Industries Served
Team Size
Pros
- Focus on bold, strategic design for small businesses
- Collaborative partnership approach
- Portfolio includes projects under $5K with quick turnaround