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Brand strategy, identity, and positioning

Brand is a business problem disguised as a design problem. Marin is an independent, founder-led brand strategy and identity consultancy. We make companies easier to choose and harder to compete with: competitors can't claim their space, customers choose for clear reasons, and price stops being the only lever. We partner at pivotal moments, at launch, before expansion, or when the brand can no longer carry what comes next. The people who built the firm do the work. Clients include Hilton, Technicolor, and Vantiva, alongside regional brands and growth-stage companies.

  • Min project size
    $25,000+
  • Hourly rate
    Undisclosed
  • Employees
    10 - 49
  • Year founded
    Founded 2014

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    Pricing Snapshot

    Min. project size $25,000+
    Avg. hourly rate Undisclosed
    Rating for cost 4.8 /5

    What Clients Have Said

    Marin Design Agency offers competitively priced services, with clients noting good value for cost. Specific project costs weren't disclosed, but many clients emphasized budget alignment and timely delivery, making them a favorable choice for small to mid-sized businesses.

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    < $10,000 based on 34 reviews
    < $10,000 $10,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 > $200,000

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    Overall Review Rating

    4.9
    • Quality 4.9
    • Schedule 4.9
    • Cost 4.8
    • Willing to Refer 4.8

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    Review Highlights

    • Proficiency in Logo Design

      Marin Design Agency is frequently praised for delivering high-quality logos that meet or exceed client expectations. Clients from diverse sectors appreciated the agency's ability to create logos that align with their brand vision and values.

    • Minor Questionnaire Feedback

      A client suggested improving the clarity and structure of the initial questionnaire process to enhance the user experience and streamline the information gathering phase for designers.

    • Strong Project Management

      Clients consistently commend Marin Design Agency for its effective project management, timely delivery, and clear communication. The team is known for being responsive and adhering to agreed timelines, ensuring smooth project execution.

    • Tailored Design Approach

      The agency is recognized for its personalized approach, taking the time to understand client needs and incorporating feedback to produce customized designs that reflect the client's brand identity.

    • Effective Use of Technology

      Clients appreciate the seamless integration of technology in Marin Design Agency's processes, using secure portals and digital communication tools to facilitate collaboration and project management.

    • High Client Satisfaction

      Many clients express high satisfaction with the results of their projects, often highlighting the agency's professionalism, creativity, and ability to deliver on promises as key factors in their positive experiences.

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    Logo Creation for Clothing Design & Printing Company

    • Logo
    • Less than $10,000
    • Aug. - Dec. 2019
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They were punctual with delivery." 

    Sep 5, 2023
    Owner, Mi'kma'ki Nation Outfitters
    DJ Basque
    • Other industries
    • Halifax, Nova Scotia
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review

    A clothing design and printing company hired Marin Design Agency to create their logo. The team developed the logo using the designs that the client gave them. 

    Logo Design for Law Firm

    • Logo
    • Less than $10,000
    • Nov. 2022 - Jan. 2023
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "I was impressed with how easy it was to work with them."

    Sep 4, 2023
    Attorney, Streit Law
    Angela Streit
    Verified
    • Legal
    • Saint Paul, Minnesota
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    Marin Design Agency helped a family law firm design their logo. The team also helped create various brand assets, including business cards and other marketing materials.

    Logo Creation for Hair Salon

    • Logo
    • Less than $10,000
    • June - July 2020
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "The timeline and the communication from the company were great."

    Sep 2, 2023
    Owner, Lotus Boutique Salon
    Sharon Majano
    Verified
    • Other industries
    • Tomball, Texas
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    A hair salon hired Marin Design Agency to create a logo for their new company. The goal was to represent their brand in a modern way. 

    Logo & Branding Guidelines for Artist

    • Logo
    • Less than $10,000
    • Aug. - Sep. 2020
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They always delivered on time, responded, and helped with revisions."

    Aug 23, 2023
    Artist, S Billingsley Art
    Stephen Billingsley
    • Arts, entertainment & music
    • Crofton, Maryland
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review

    Marin Design Agency developed the logo and branding guidelines of an artist. The team used the client's rough sketches as the starting point for the designs.

    Logo Design for Dental Clinic

    • Logo
    • Less than $10,000
    • Sep. - Nov. 2021
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    ''The whole process was great!''

    Aug 21, 2023
    Owner, Advanced Endodontics LLC
    Jonathan Mason
    Verified
    • Dental
    • Colorado Springs, Colorado
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    A dental clinic hired Marin Design Agency for logo design. They created material in various formats for printed and online use.

    Logo Design for House Mortgage Company

    • Branding Logo
    • Less than $10,000
    • Jan. - Feb. 2022
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They definitely delivered on time."

    Aug 17, 2023
    President, Green House Mortgage, Inc
    Scott Tellinghuisen
    Verified
    • Financial services
    • Tampa, Florida
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    Marin Design Agency designed a new logo for a house mortgage company.

    Logo Design for Marine Repair & Maintenance Services Co

    • Logo
    • Less than $10,000
    • Feb. - Mar. 2022
    5.0
    Quality
    4.5
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    4.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "Michelle responded quickly to inputs and gave me exactly what I needed."

    Aug 17, 2023
    Executive, Handy Harry's Inc
    Anonymous
    Verified
    • Other industries
    • Kenora, Ontario
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    Marin Design Agency designed a logo for a marine repair and maintenance services company. The goal was to create a simple, stylish, and recognizable logo.

    Logo Design for Financial Services Company

    • Logo
    • Less than $10,000
    • Nov. - Dec. 2020
    4.5
    Quality
    4.5
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    4.0

    "They were very responsive and timely in creating our logo."

    Aug 14, 2023
    Client Services Representative & Practice Mgr, Financial Co
    Anonymous
    Verified
    • Financial services
    • Charlotte, North Carolina
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    Marin Design Agency provided branding services for a financial services company. The team designed a logo with the goal of reflecting the client's branding. 

    Logo Design for Government Contracting Firm

    • Branding Logo
    • Less than $10,000
    • May - July 2023
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "Marin Design Agency has a well-designed process to carry their customer from ideation to an end product."

    Aug 14, 2023
    Founder & CEO, Minerva Defense, Inc.
    William Bailey
    • Government
    • Madison, Alabama
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review

    A government contracting firm hired Marin Design Agency to develop a logo. The team designed two logos for the client to use in different contexts, provided documentation, and created light and dark variants.

    Logo Design for Restaurant

    • Logo
    • Less than $10,000
    • July - Aug. 2023
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They always delivered items on time and responded to all our requests promptly."

    Aug 9, 2023
    Executive, Restaurant
    Anonymous
    • Other industries
    • Richardson, Texas
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review

    Marin Design Agency designed a logo for a restaurant. They created the logo, targeting specific emotions that best represent the client's brand.

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    Our Story

    Marin is an independent, founder-led brand strategy and identity consultancy, started in 2013 by husband-and-wife team Michelle Marin and Michael Bassolino. We built it the way we prefer to work: close to the problem, accountable for the outcome. No layers, no handoffs. The people who built the firm do the work. We make companies easier to choose and harder to compete with, defining how they are positioned, understood, and chosen. We stay intentionally small to stay sharp.

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