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
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...
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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.
Franchise businesses thrive on consistency—and it starts with your logo. From scalability to color flexibility, the best franchise logos are built to perform on pens, billboards, menus, and everything in between. If you’re building a brand ready to grow, let’s make sure your logo is pulling its weight.
Want a logo that’s simple, scalable, and franchise-ready? Let’s talk.
In every great story, the hero has a guide. Your audience is the hero—your role is to lead them. That’s what I do for my clients: guide them through branding so their vision becomes a brand that connects and sells.
So… what makes your audience the hero?
What an honor this project was to work on!! I was born in the South Bay and raised in Torrance… I even had my 21st birthday at this bar… of course it wasn’t Torrance Tavern then.. but after being in business for 10 years, I was brought on board to revamp the branding on everything from logo to the interior and it was so fun to create a space to celebrate our home town and cheer for the home team ☺️
A fresh crewneck for the crew. Designed for comfort, style, and repping the new Torrance Tavern brand.
