Igawa Design

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the former creative director of DGWB. 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

DGWB was a boutique Advertising and Design Agency based in Orange County California

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Igawa Design to accomplish?

• Brand Identity Refresh
• Packaging Design System

SOLUTION

How did you find Igawa Design?

Previous working relationship

Why did you select Igawa Design over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Igawa Design were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Our Client wanted to refresh its identity to reflect a shift a move into Consumer Electronics. Igawa design expertly created a fresh and unique identity, that signaled change for the client. The system was then developed and extended into a full line of consumer packing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Our client was able to enter the Consumer Electronics market with a clear and distinct face and offering. Fresh, modern and flexible the system that Igawa Design created was used by multiple internal and external partners for a significant launch and application.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Igawa Design was the perfect partner ... functioning more like an extension of our own internal team, than a separate vendor. We could not of be more in sync or happier with the process.

What was your primary form of communication with Igawa Design?

In-Person Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

I was impressed with their fresh and unique thinking that never felt cookie-cutter or recycled.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Igawa Design could have done differently?

We wished Sven and his team were full time members of our company ... there was never a misstep or hint of an issue.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the President & CEO of HydraPak LLC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Designer and producer of hydration solutions for athletes.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Igawa Design to accomplish?

• Re-brand our 15 year-old company
• Deliver a brand book to guide us for the future
• Prepare initial product and design direction in keeping with new image

SOLUTION

How did you find Igawa Design?

Referral

Why did you select Igawa Design over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Igawa Design were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We hired Igawa to re-brand our 15 year-old company after a significant period of growth. Sven researched and gathered key insights into our brand, and then created a new image that communicated that to the market. We used the Brand Book as a bible for our marketing and product design as we relaunched. It was a valuable tool that delivered over and over again. 

We were so happy that we went back to Sven for re-branding on our two subsequent acquisitions, Bottle Bright and Polar Bottle. I would highly recommend Igawa.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We continue to use the Brand directions and insights from Igawa's work to this day. Our company has more than doubled in size since the initial engagement.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Yes, the project was well managed and delivered on-time.

What was your primary form of communication with Igawa Design?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Sven and team were able to present an image of the company that completely matched what I knew to be true, and uncovered angles that I would not have thought to promote. They showed me things that I did not know about our brand!

Are there any areas for improvement or something Igawa Design could have done differently?

not that I can recall

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Product of HighBar

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Ingredient brand delivering innovative solutions in helmet retention.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Igawa Design to accomplish?

• Complete Branding Style Guide and Standards
• Website Design
• Social Media Guidelines

SOLUTION

How did you find Igawa Design?

Referral

Why did you select Igawa Design over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Igawa Design were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Igawa Design delivered a full graphic design package which including:

• Branding update
• Corporate font
• Brand standards/guidelines
• Website
• Tradeshow
• Social and packaging design
• Templates for presentations

Delieverables were on time and on budget and of exceptional quality.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• We successfully introduced a new brand to the market with the assistance of Igawa Design. 
• Their world-class graphic design has instilled a sense of professionalism that evokes confidence in our business partners, despite our start-up status. 
• We have attracted top tier brands to adopt our technology. Certainly our strong graphic presence helped secure those customers.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

• Igawa Design consistently meets timelines and budgets. 
• Any course corrections or feedback are handled with understanding and professionalism.

What was your primary form of communication with Igawa Design?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Igawa Design always delivers beautifully executed and creative solutions to our design needs and challenges.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Igawa Design could have done differently?

No. Igawa Design is top notch.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Humanist Films.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a film and photography production company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Igawa Design to accomplish?

• Create key art for feature documentary, "Craft of Speed," and help brand our film/multimedia project.

SOLUTION

How did you find Igawa Design?

Worked with Sven of Igawa Design as a colleague before becoming a client.

Why did you select Igawa Design over others?

• Company values aligned
• An exceptional graphic designer and powerful business partner

How many teammates from Igawa Design were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

• Create the logo for our film as well as the movie poster. 
• Develop promotional materials. 
• Do creative explorations of motion graphics design.
• Advise on business strategy.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• Brand awareness. 
• Corporate partnerships. 
• Potential sales. 
• Future opportunities.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Their project management was highly organized and timely. They were very responsive in their delivery, and they were very sensitive to our needs.

What was your primary form of communication with Igawa Design?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The most impressive or unique things about this company was their intensive research, incisive strategic planning, expansive creative vision, refined design aesthetic, and dedicated work ethic.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Igawa Design could have done differently?

No