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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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Clients
Midmarket ($10M - $1B)
50%
Enterprise (>$1B)
25%
Small Business (<$10M)
25%

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 competitive pricing and good value for cost, as noted in multiple reviews. Clients appreciated the quality of work and timely delivery, often highlighting the agency's responsiveness and alignment with their budgets.

This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

Most Common Project Size

< $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

  • Effective Communication and Collaboration

    Marin Design Agency's communication skills were highlighted as a key strength. Clients appreciated the use of virtual meetings and messaging apps, which facilitated effective collaboration and clear communication.

  • Value for Money

    Many clients chose Marin Design Agency for their competitive pricing and perceived value for money. The agency provided high-quality designs at a cost that fit within clients' budgets, making them an attractive option.

  • Creative and Tailored Designs

    Clients appreciated Marin Design Agency's creativity and ability to tailor designs to fit their brand vision. The team took the time to understand client needs and delivered unique, high-quality designs.

  • Timely Delivery and Project Management

    The agency consistently delivered projects on time, managing timelines efficiently. Clients noted the team's ability to meet deadlines and keep them informed throughout the process.

  • Room for Improvement in Communication Tools

    One client noted that the communication portal was clunky, making it hard to refer to prior communications. Improvements in the user interface of communication tools could enhance the client experience.

  • Professional and Responsive Service

    Numerous clients praised Marin Design Agency for their professionalism and responsiveness. They effectively communicated throughout projects and responded promptly to clients' needs, ensuring a seamless experience.

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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
  • Brand messaging Corporate identity
  • 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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