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.
Got questions?? Let’s chat!
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
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
I Want to Franchise My Business, What Do I Do?
I Want to Franchise My Business, What Do I Do? Crafting a Franchise-Ready Brand The dream of seeing your business replicated across cities and states, even countries, is exhilarating. Franchising offers this potential, but it also demands a brand that’s not only robust but primed
On The Gram
Add a pop of retro to your brand with our Retro Rainbow Stripes Super Pack
Inspired by 60s fabric patterns - includes repeatable vector patterns, swatches, PNGs & SVGs for Canva + Adobe Express.
3 colorways, transparent backgrounds, endless creative possibilities.
Link in bio to download!
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What if your 3-year goal only took 1?
That’s exactly what happened for our client Karen Tatman. With a clear brand strategy and a strong visual identity, she hit $200M under management in under a year.
We build brands to be the vehicle that gets you where you want to go—faster. You bring the drive. We’ll build the engine.
Ready to accelerate your growth? Book a call and let’s talk branding that works. Link in bio!
Double your sales without doubling your workload? That’s the power of branding.
When your brand does the heavy lifting>>telling your story, attracting the right audience, and building instant trust. You free yourself to focus on what you do best.
Ready to work smarter, not harder? Let’s build a brand that sells for you.
Book a call via the link in bio.
Branding isn’t fluff — it’s strategy.
When done right, it makes every decision clearer, your messaging sharper, and your growth faster.
If you’re ready to make big moves this year, let’s talk.
Book your Brand Audit Call — link in bio.
It’s important to show up in business how you do in life… it’s important for my clients to know who they are working with when they hire Stellen Design… it’s me (and my small team)… so here is ME! Mother of 3. Yes, I have my hands full, but love being a mom & a brand designer! They each fill up my cup… I got my start in Fashion Design and worked in action sports. My hobby’s include dirt biking, snowboarding, baking, & photography. I am game for any out door adventure, creative arts and crafts, I love to travel, and I am a big Disneyland fan! And lastly… I pride myself on my less, but better, practical approach to everything 😊
I have said it before… LOOKS do matter. And when it comes to your brand, you not only need to look good, but you need to authentically show up consistently! This not only attracts your ideal customers but it keeps them loyal!
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Not sure if your logo is working? Put it to the test. A strong brand starts with a solid mark—let’s find out if yours is doing its job...
Link in bio to test your logo now!
What really happens during a discovery?
It’s not just a chat — it’s a deep dive into your vision, your goals, and where you might feel stuck. We ask the right questions to help you gain clarity and lay the foundation for your brand. If you’re not sure what your next move is, this is where we figure it out — together.
Ready to turn your big idea into a solid plan? Let’s talk.
