About Us
We Turn Ideas Into Brands
Stellen Design is a boutique graphic design and branding agency based in Los Angeles, CA. We do contract design and branding work for many startups and small to midsize businesses. And not to name names, but a few corporate companies like California Pizza Kitchen.
Your company’s brand is the personification of the big vision inside your mind. It’s your best, 24/7 salesperson. It’s a unifying force that promotes pride within your organization and makes your customers feel understood. In short, your brand is a boss. Translating your sales pitch into a visual language and tone that resonates with your ideal customers is easier said than done. That’s why our branding agency, Stellen Design exists. We take the burden of interpreting your ideas off your hands. Our branding agency specializes in taking a company’s authentic story and shaping it into a visual presence through our practical and thoughtful design approach. If you are looking for a small and mighty branding agency that will handle your branding with love, excitement, and integrity… let’s talk!
We Have Partnered With …
Our Process is Pragmatic
We Listen & Learn
We Plan
We Wow
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Who We Work With
Ways to Work With Us
Project Basis: Brand and Website projects are done on a per project basis as well as other graphic design specific jobs.
Retainer Packages: Stellen Design becomes your personal branding agency & design team constantly working on growing and nurturing your brand.
Strategy Workshops: If you are still in the beginning stages of building your business, or are unclear on what you need, a brand workshop is the perfect solution. We work closely with you to outline your business goals, define your brand and get you profitable.
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What is Brand?
What does Stellen mean?
mir vorstellen is the German word for imagine
erstellen is the German word for create
Imagine + Create = Stellen
We Are Small and Mighty.
We Believe
- Design should be good, clean, and fun
- In doing good work for good people.
- Timeless over trends. Do it right, it will last.
- When in doubt, keep simple, less is always more.
We Are
- Dedicated to top quality design and branding.
- Insanely passionate about simple logo marks.
- California vibes.
- Practical, function over frills.
We Are Not
- A pretentious branding agency.
- White labeling overseas designers.
- Going for volume of work. Quality over quantity.
- Your social media person.
Branding Articles
Make Your Customer the Hero of Your Story
In business, it’s easy to get caught up in talking about ourselves. But the real magic happens when we position our customers as the heroes of their own stories, and our business as their trusted guide. Think about it: every great story has a hero
Stop Selling Products, Start Selling Feelings: The Airbnb Secret to Success
We’ve all been there. You have a great product or service, you’ve meticulously crafted your marketing materials, and yet… the sales just aren’t where you want them to be. What’s missing? The answer might surprise you: you’re selling the wrong thing. The Product Paradox
Best Logos for Franchise Businesses: Keeping it Consistent Across the Board
In the franchise world, brand consistency is king. And at the heart of that consistency? Your logo. A strong, recognizable logo is the cornerstone of your brand identity, instantly communicating who you are and what you offer. But what makes a good logo? What makes a
On The Gram
A brand doesn’t stop at the logo....it lives in every customer touchpoint.
Max’s new identity doesn’t just look good, it works hard.
This is what branding in action really means.
📞 Ready for yours? Link in bio!
We serve brands that serve.
Restaurants. Bars. Hospitality spaces built to connect.
If your business is built on service, experience, and community . . . your brand should reflect that.
That’s where we come in.
📞 Let’s build something unforgettable, link in bio!
Airbnb didn’t just sell stays.
They sold belonging.
That’s the power of brand—it shapes how people feel, trust, and choose.
You’re not just offering a meal or a bed.
You’re offering an experience.
Your brand is how people believe in it.
📖 Read the breakdown | 👉 Follow @stellendesign for hospitality branding that actually connects
Hula Hula’s rebrand wasn’t just a glow-up....it was a growth strategy.
A bold identity. A vibe customers remember. And a brand built to scale.
📈 Ready to grow with purpose?
📞 Book your brand consult. Link in bio!
Let’s be real: your logo only has one job—to be remembered.
If people can’t recognize it at a glance, you’re losing visibility (and customers).
Forgettable logos blend in.
Strong logos build brands.
Let’s make yours do the heavy lifting.
🎯 Want a brand that actually works for your business?
📞 Book your brand consult, link in bio!
Want to boost revenue without changing your recipes?
📋 Start with your menu.
Strategic branding and smart menu design can guide what people order, raise your check averages, and make your restaurant more profitable....without raising your prices.
Your menu isn’t just a list. It’s one of your most powerful sales tools.
Let’s make it work harder for you.
📞 Book your consult, link in bio!
🚨Big shift, long time coming🚨
I’m officially leaning harder into what I love most: branding for bars, restaurants, and hospitality businesses. 🍸🍽️✨
If we’ve worked together before, you know this passion’s been brewing for a while. I’m not closing the door on other creative projects (and I will continue to serve my lovely clientele!) — but I am putting more time, energy, and intention into becoming the go-to branding pro for the food, drink, and hospitality scene.
Whether you`re launching a new concept or refreshing an old favorite, I’m here to help make it unforgettable.
#hospitalitybranding #restaurantbranding #barbranding #brandstrategy #identitydesign #hospitalitydesign
What happens when a cozy restaurant gets a bold new brand?
Clarity. Consistency. And a look that finally matches the experience.
ACEQ’s rebrand shows what happens when design meets strategy.
📍 Hospitality rebrands start here.
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