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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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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

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.
Consistent Value for Cost

Clients frequently note that Marin Design Agency provides good value for money, offering competitive pricing that aligns with client budgets without compromising on quality or service.
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.
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.
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.

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Branding Graphic Design Logo Print Design Web Design
$10,000 to $49,999
Feb. 2023 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"Everything they’ve given us is authentic and tailored."

Aug 8, 2023

Director, Austral Archaeology

Mandy Hansford (nee Atkinson)

Other industries
Australia
11-50 Employees
Online Review
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Marin Design Agency provides rebranding services for heritage management services. The team has designed the client's new logo, style guide, posters, business cards, website, and CV and report templates.

Marin Design Agency delivers tailored and authentic work to meet the client's company values, meeting their expectations. Marin Design Agency is responsive to the client's needs and delivers work on time. The team is responsive through email and virtual meetings.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the director of Austral Archaeology.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Heritage management services

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Rebranding

SOLUTION

How did you find Marin Design Agency?

Online Search

Why did you select Marin Design Agency over others?

Great culture fit
Company values aligned

How many teammates from Marin Design Agency were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We asked for a complete rebranding which included a new logo and style guide, posters, website, CV templates, business cards and word report template

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Design of logo
Business card
Poster
Website
CV template
Remote template

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

Yes responded to our needs every time, within the agreed timeframe

What was your primary form of communication with Marin Design Agency?

Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App

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

They saw our vision and then worked with us to meet our needs. Everything they’ve given us is authentic and tailored (no out of the box) which is in line with our company values

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

No, we’re extremely happy with Marin Design Agency

RATINGS

5.0

Logo
Confidential
Jan. - Feb. 2021

5.0

Quality: 4.5

Schedule: 4.5

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 4.5

"They delivered the project on time and with high quality."

Aug 4, 2023

Owner, Wellness & Fitness Company

Anonymous

Other industries
Smyrna, Georgia
1-10 Employees
Online Review

Marin Design Agency provided logo design services for a wellness and fitness company. The team designed a logo for the client's new business.

Marin Design Agency effectively delivered the project with high quality. They ensured excellent communication through virtual meetings. Their timeliness and cost-effectiveness were key elements of their work.

Logo
Less than $10,000
April 2022

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

''I believe they did an excellent job!''

Jul 27, 2023

Therapist, Trailhead Pelvic & Visceral Physical Therapy

Sunel Vanderwalt

Other industries
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified

A physical therapy clinic hired Marin Design Agency for logo desing. They incorporated the client's vision and implemented design elements that could represent the client's company.

Marin Design Agency's work helped the client's clinic grow. Marin Design Agency delivered everything on time through a communicative approach. The client also praised the team's consideration of their requirements, resulting in an end product that reflected their needs.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Physical Therapist of Trailhead Pelvic & Visceral Physical Therapy

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Physical Therapy

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Design a logo for my company.

SOLUTION

How did you find Marin Design Agency?

Online Search

Why did you select Marin Design Agency over others?

High ratings
Close to my geographic location
Pricing fit our budget
Great culture fit

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

The Marin Design Agency created a logo for my latest clinic, which deals with pelvic health physical therapy. I requested they incorporate a trailhead symbol and a butterfly to represent the pelvis and ensure it was appropriate for adult and pediatric patients. My primary objective was to make the design inviting and playful while avoiding a spa-like look. They produced a fantastic and vibrant design featuring a path slicing through a butterfly.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

My new clinic is growing.

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

The team successfully delivered the project on time. They utilized an efficient communication system, allowing me to stay involved throughout the process.

What was your primary form of communication with Marin Design Agency?

Virtual Meeting

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

I was pleased that they considered my requirements and provided precisely what I needed. Additionally, I found the project to be reasonably priced.

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

I believe they did an excellent job!

RATINGS

5.0

Logo
Less than $10,000
Jan. - Mar. 2023

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"They did a beautiful job of listening and incorporating the ideas and concepts that I wanted the logo to represent."

Aug 17, 2023

Executive, Living Seasons Center for Healing

Anonymous

Other industries
Minneapolis, Minnesota
1-10 Employees
Online Review

Marin Design Agency provided branding services for a wellness company. Their tasks involved creating the client's logo and brand style guide. They provided three logo concepts for the client to choose from.

To the client's delight, the delivered logo captured the essence of their company. Marin Design Agency established a smooth workflow through seamless communication — they defined each phase of the project clearly. Moreover, the team was receptive to feedback, professional, and creative.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive of Living Seasons Center for Healing

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Support heart-centered healing through strengthening connections to inner wisdom, to nature, to community and to earth’s natural rhythms.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Create a logo or branding image that reflects the brand

SOLUTION

How did you find Marin Design Agency?

Online Search

Why did you select Marin Design Agency over others?

Company values aligned
Product samples on the website

How many teammates from Marin Design Agency were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

The key deliverables were 3 logo concepts and a feedback process to develop the concepts and select a final product. The final product included print and web versions of the logo as well as a style guide.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

A beautiful logo that represents the company well.

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

They had excellent communication. They were very clear in each step of the process, and they did a beautiful job of listening and incorporating the ideas and concepts that I wanted the logo to represent.

What was your primary form of communication with Marin Design Agency?

Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App

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

Excellent communication
professionalism
creativity.

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

I can't think of any.

RATINGS

5.0

"I was very happy with the experience and product."

Logo Packaging Design
Confidential
Nov. 2021 - Mar. 2022

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"We were impressed with the quality of their work and the structured steps taken to create the final product."

Jul 20, 2023

Executive, Texas Necter

Anonymous

Other industries
Meridian, Texas
1-10 Employees
Online Review

Marin Design Agency designed the logo and product label for a fermented honey producer. The team included nutritional information and a bar code on the label.

The client was pleased with the Marin Design Agency's work — they were particularly impressed with the delivered label design. The Marin Design Agency team managed the entire project very professionally, delivering high-quality services in a timely manner. They also followed an organized workflow.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive of Texas Necter

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Producer of Honey Ferments.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Logo design
Label design

SOLUTION

How did you find Marin Design Agency?

Online Search

Why did you select Marin Design Agency over others?

High ratings
Quality work.

How many teammates from Marin Design Agency were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Company logo and label design to include nutritional information a bar code.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Having a new label design that continues to impress

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

Marin Design Agency maintained a professional course of action throughout the project. All questions were responded to in a timely manner.

What was your primary form of communication with Marin Design Agency?

Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App

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

We were impressed with the quality of their work and the structured steps taken to create the final product.

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

RATINGS

5.0

Logo
Less than $10,000
August 2022

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

''It was clear to see that they put a lot of effort and time into making beautiful works of art.''

Jul 17, 2023

Owner, Publishing Company

Anonymous

Other industries
Los Angeles, California
1-10 Employees
Online Review

A publishing company hired Marin Design Agency for logo design. The team created two eye-catching and artistic logos, which incorporated the client's requests.

Marin Design Agency delivered flawless logos that perfectly matched the client’s requests. The team met all expectations before the ETA in a timely and professional manner. The client also praised how easy it was to work with them and how creative they were.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of a publishing company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Marin Design Agency is a Brand Designer Strategist

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

To design a logo that is eye catching
Easy to remember
And artistic

SOLUTION

How did you find Marin Design Agency?

Online Search

Why did you select Marin Design Agency over others?

High ratings
Pricing fit our budget
Good value for cost
Examples of Previous Work

How many teammates from Marin Design Agency were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Marin Design Agency was able to help me design two logos to link together for an upcoming business venture. They were able to incorporate everything that I requested into an eye catching design. It worked out better than I had expected.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Flawless logos, that fit perfectly what was requested. My instructions were met and the exceeded. I would recommend Marin Design Agency to anyone.

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

All expectations were met before the ETA. The whole process was very professional and timely.

What was your primary form of communication with Marin Design Agency?

Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App

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

Their professionalism. The ease of working with a company, even when we live in different time zones and countries. Their creative process and previous examples of work is what helped with the final decision. It was clear to see that they put a lot of effort and time into making beautiful works of art that are timeless and classic.

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

Not that I found.

RATINGS

5.0

"Pleasant experience overall"

Logo
Less than $10,000
June - July 2023

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

''I was very pleased with the logo design outcome in particular.''

Jul 15, 2023

Founder, Financial Services Company

Anonymous

Financial services
Boston, Massachusetts
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified

A financial services company hired Marin Design Agency for graphic design. Their work included logo, letterhead, and business card design.

Marin Design Agency successfully delivered finished materials approved by the client. Marin Design Agency were communicative, receptive to feedback, and prompt with their work. The client also praised the team's flexibility with the project's scope throughout the process.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of a financial services company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Investment management

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Logo design
Letterhead design
Business card design

SOLUTION

How did you find Marin Design Agency?

Online Search

Why did you select Marin Design Agency over others?

Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Marin Design Agency were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Logo, letterhead, and business card design

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Successful and approved finished products

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

Communication, including proposals and feedback/clarifying questions, was frequent and timely

What was your primary form of communication with Marin Design Agency?

Email or Messaging App

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

I was very pleased with the logo design outcome in particular. And I also very much appreciated their flexibility in working with me when my project deviated a bit from their stated policies and procedures.

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

I do think the communication portal is a bit clunky and makes it hard to refer to prior communications and proposals

RATINGS

5.0

Logo
Confidential
Apr. - May 2023

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"The quality of their work was high."

Jul 12, 2023

Executive, Adaki LLC

Anonymous

Other industries
Dallas, Texas
1-10 Employees
Online Review

Marin Design Agency was hired to design a logo for a virtual jury trial platform. The team also created other digital assets for the client's website.

The delivered logo came out exactly as envisioned: it had a unique, attractive, and institutional design. Marin Design Agency was responsive; they addressed queries and requests via email. Moreover, they impressed the client with the quality of their work.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive of Adaki, LLC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

An online web service for a virtual jury trial.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Designing a logo to look both engaging and institutional

SOLUTION

How did you find Marin Design Agency?

Online Search

Why did you select Marin Design Agency over others?

Portfolio designs were well done.

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

Marin designed the logo and provided the complimentary colors and other digital data for use on a website.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The logo looks great. It is a unique design conveying the attractiveness and institutional look required. We received the digital data for the website. Also the logo will work well for a mobile app we intend to design.

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

The email messaging system worked fine--a couple of times the questions did not provide all the options available. Marin provided an assistant I could email directly with questions, and that helped.

What was your primary form of communication with Marin Design Agency?

Email or Messaging App

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

The quality of their work was high — the look of the logo combined two different ideas that worked well.

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

The messaging system was a bit confusing, but again, they provided an assistant I could email directly.

RATINGS

5.0

Logo
Less than $10,000
Mar. - Apr. 2023

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 4.5

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 4.5

"The brand guidelines document included in our package was so helpful in developing the rest of our marketing content."

Jun 28, 2023

Executive, Wish Upon a Star Pediatric Therapy

Anonymous

Other industries
Austin, Texas
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified

Marin Design Agency provided branding and graphic design services for a pediatric therapy services company. The team created the brand guidelines and designed a logo according to the client's idea and vision.

The client was happy with the final logo and brand guidelines. Marin Design Agency delivered everything on time and was well-organized throughout the engagement. Moreover, their communication was timely, succinct, and effective; they kept in touch via virtual meetings, emails, and messages.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an Executive at Wish Upon a Star Pediatric Therapy

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Provides home health pediatric occupational therapy services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Design a logo for our company

SOLUTION

How did you find Marin Design Agency?

Online Search

Why did you select Marin Design Agency over others?

High ratings
Close to my geographic location
Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Marin Design Agency were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We provided a general image idea of what we were envisioning and Marin and team refined itand created a beautiful and professional logo design for us as well as thorough brand guidelines.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Completing all communication and actual completed logo and brand guidelines within the designated amount of time that was agreed upon.

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

Yes products were delivered on time and all communication was timely and succinct.

What was your primary form of communication with Marin Design Agency?

Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App

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

The brand guidelines document included in our package was so helpful in developing the rest of our marketing content.

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

No! We were very happy with our final logo product and Marin’s communication and recommendations along the process.

RATINGS

5.0

Branding Logo Other Design Web Design
Confidential
June 2023

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"They delivered on time and responded well to my needs."

Jun 28, 2023

Owner, Residential HVAC Company

Anonymous

Other industries
Murray, Utah
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified

Marin Design Agency designed a logo and website for a residential HVAC company.

Marin Design Agency delivered a great logo design. Their team proposed multiple logo designs, and the client was pleased with all of them. The vendor listened to the client's requirements, enabling them to execute the project well. Moreover, they delivered on time and communicated constantly.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of an other industries company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Residential HVAC.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Logo design
Website design

SOLUTION

How did you find Marin Design Agency?

Online Search

Why did you select Marin Design Agency over others?

Good value for cost

How many teammates from Marin Design Agency were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Logo design service.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Great logo design. They listened to what I wanted and executed well. They offered multiple designs and I was pleased with them all. Good communication. Timely work.

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

They delivered on time and responded well to my needs.

What was your primary form of communication with Marin Design Agency?

Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App

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

Constant communication.

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

No.

RATINGS

5.0

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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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Rebranding & Web Design for Heritage Management Services Co

BACKGROUND

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

SOLUTION

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

RATINGS

Logo Design for Wellness & Fitness Company

BACKGROUND

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

SOLUTION

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

RATINGS

Logo Design for Physical Therapy Clinic

BACKGROUND

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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RESULTS & FEEDBACK

RATINGS

Branding & Logo Design for Wellness Company

BACKGROUND

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

SOLUTION

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

RATINGS

Logo & Product Label Design for Fermented Honey Producer

BACKGROUND

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

SOLUTION

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

RATINGS

Logo Design for Publishing Company

BACKGROUND

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

SOLUTION

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

RATINGS

Graphic Design for Financial Services Company

BACKGROUND

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

SOLUTION

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

RATINGS

Logo Design for Virtual Jury Trial Platform

BACKGROUND

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

SOLUTION

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

RATINGS

Branding & Design for Pediatric Therapy Services Company

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OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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RESULTS & FEEDBACK

RATINGS

Logo & Website Design for Residential HVAC Company

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