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Caffeine-fueled graphic/web design studio

Pen & Mug is a caffeine-fueled design studio cooking up engaging brand identities and silky-smooth websites for experience-driven businesses. We're a team of creative craftspeople who believe every detail matters and that great service is just as important as great results!

  • Min project size
    $10,000+
  • Hourly rate
    $150 - $199 / hr
  • Employees
    2 - 9
  • Locations
    Nashville, TN
  • Year founded
    Founded 2015
  • Languages
  • Timezones

1 Language that we service

  • English

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    Pricing Snapshot

    Min. project size $10,000+
    Avg. hourly rate $150 - $199 /hr
    Rating for cost 5 /5

    What Clients Have Said

    Pen & Mug offers competitive pricing with good value for cost, often fitting client budgets. Project costs vary, with some engagements around $800 to $10,000. Clients appreciate timely deliveries and effective communication, highlighting the company's flexibility and commitment to quality.

    This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

    Most Common Project Size

    < $10,000 based on 24 reviews
    < $10,000 $10,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 > $200,000
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    Pen & Mug Review Insights

    Overall Review Rating

    5.0
    • Quality 5.0
    • Schedule 5.0
    • Cost 5.0
    • Willing to Refer 5.0

    Top Mentions

    Review Highlights

    • Effective Project Management

      Clients praise Pen & Mug for their efficient project management. They are known for meeting deadlines, being proactive, and maintaining clear communication, ensuring smooth project flow and client satisfaction.

    • Strong Branding and Design Expertise

      Pen & Mug excels in creating cohesive and polished branding and design solutions. Clients across industries appreciate their ability to translate ideas into visually appealing and professional designs, enhancing brand identity and engagement.

    • High-Quality Deliverables

      The firm consistently delivers high-quality work that receives positive feedback from clients and their stakeholders. Their designs are noted for being both aesthetically pleasing and functionally effective.

    • No Significant Areas for Improvement

      Most clients do not report any significant areas for improvement, indicating high levels of satisfaction with Pen & Mug's services. This suggests a consistently high standard of work and client care.

    • Successful Brand and Market Positioning

      Pen & Mug's efforts have been instrumental in improving client brand positioning and market presence. Their work has led to increased engagement, positive feedback, and successful brand elevation.

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    Branding & Packaging Design for Knitting Supplies Company

    • Branding Graphic Design Logo Packaging Design
    • Less than $10,000
    • Apr. - July 2023
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "Their creativity, talent, customer service, and expertise are top-notch!"

    Owner, Knitting In The Good
    Erica Hundley
    • Retail
    • Goodlettsville, Tennessee
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    A knitting supplies company hired Pen & Mug to design their brand identity and packaging. The team created visual branding assets and developed guidelines for the client. They also created a packaging template.

    Graphic Design for Software Consultancy

    • Graphic Design
    • Less than $10,000
    • Jan. - Apr. 2023
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "Pen & Mug were so easy to work with."

    Marketing Manager, Software Consultancy
    Anonymous
    • Software
    • Chicago, Illinois
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    Pen & Mug was hired by a software consulting firm for their graphic design services. The team was tasked with creating visual assets for the client's homepage. They also created animated headers and icons.

    Website Redesign & Development for Event Planning Company

    • Graphic Design Other Marketing UX/UI Design Web Design Web Development
    • Confidential
    • Dec. 2022 - Mar. 2023
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "The team was super easy and fun to work with."

    Executive, Simply Golden Events
    Anonymous
    • Other Industry
    • Nashville, Tennessee
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    Pen & Mug revamped an event planning company's website. The team redesigned the site, which included branding work, a change in the overall look and feel, a content overhaul, and writing copy. 

    Pitch Deck for Nonprofit Conservancy

    • Branding Content Writing Services Graphic Design
    • Confidential
    • Dec. 2022 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "We were impressed with the level of professionalism combined with the lovely sense of humor and way of collaborating!"

    Sr Director of Donor Engagement, Centennial Park Conservancy
    Wendy Buntin
    • Nonprofit
    • Nashville, Tennessee
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    Pen & Mug created a pitch deck for a nonprofit conservancy and helped them convey their complex mission in a clear and understandable way.

    Branding, Web Design, & Marketing for Organizing Company

    • Branding
    • Confidential
    • Sep. 2022 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They're the professionals and we trusted them to run with the project."

    Founder & Co-Owner, Empower. Professional Organizing
    Jennifer Klawitter
    • Other Industry
    • Brandon, South Dakota
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    An organizing, packing, and cleaning services company partnered with Pen & Mug to do a complete re-branding of their image, website, and marketing. 

    Graphic Design & Website Management for Broadcast Media Firm

    • Other Design Web Design Web Development
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • Mar. 2018 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "There are times we need items to be tweaked, completely designed, or redesigned on the fly, and they get it done."

    Sponsorship Sales & Marketing, Tuned In Broadcasting, LLC.
    Tich McWilliams
    • Media
    • Nashville, Tennessee
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    Pen & Mug provides branding, graphic design, and website management services for a broadcast media firm. They've designed the client's logo, event website, marketing assets, signage, and festival merchandise.

    Web Dev & Digital Marketing for Nutrition Therapy Company

    • Other Digital Marketing
    • Confidential
    • May 2022 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "Pen & Mug has truly been great to work with and they have been very quick to respond to feedback."

    Executive, Sylvan Health
    Anonymous
    • Healthcare
    • Nashville, Tennessee
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    Pen & Mug has developed and designed a website for a nutrition therapy company. They have also provided ongoing digital marketing support, which included creating print and online posts, SMM, and blog writing.

    Brand Collateral Design for Organizational Consulting Firm

    • Other Design
    • Less than $10,000
    • May - Sep. 2022
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They sought feedback and input, were responsive and friendly, and made the entire project fun and interesting."

    Co-Founder, Realize
    Shelly Setzer
    • Consulting
    • Denver, Colorado
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    Pen & Mug designed an organizational consulting firm's brand collateral, including contract and handout templates, presentation decks, and LinkedIn post graphics. They conduct weekly meetings for feedback.

    Rebranding for Music Band

    • Branding
    • Less than $10,000
    • Apr. - Aug. 2022
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "Their creativity was able to bring exactly what we were looking to achieve and beyond to life!"

    Band Member & Brand Manager, Young in a Million
    Alex Hayden
    • Arts, entertainment & music
    • Nashville, Tennessee
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    A Pen & Mug helped a music brand with rebranding. They collaborated on logos and fonts, full album designs for CDs, vinyl, shirts, and other merchandise, promoting a nostalgic 80's edge. 

    Branding for Tech Startup

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

    "It was an amazing process that hit all our deadlines and targets."

    Founder, the better MENU
    Dan Burkard
    • Food & Beverages
    • Nashville, Tennessee
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    A tech startup hired Pen & Mug for branding services. The team designed the client's website's landing pages and created their brand identity, including the logo, colors, and fonts. 

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    Verified Client Reviews
    31
    Overall Review Rating
    5
    Source
    Clutch
    Last Updated
    March 20, 2025
    Business Entity
    Business Entity Name Pen & Mug, LLC
    Source Tennessee Secretary of State
    Jurisdiction of Formation Tennessee
    Date of Formation February 26, 2018
    Status Active
    Last Updated March 3, 2023
    ID 000949106
    Credit Report Results
    International Credit Risk Assessment Low Risk
    Source Creditsafe
    Last Updated March 31, 2023
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