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Using our creative energy to bring your brand to life.
We have worked on designs and identities for a variety of brands and businesses, spanning from local to international. Some clients we have had the privilege to work with include Adobe, Foy Vance, The Original Stretchlace and Wisconsin Cheese.
OUR SERVICES
❋ Branding
❋ Brand Strategy
❋ Illustration
❋ Custom Type
❋ Packaging
❋ Web Design
❋ Print & Digital
THE MAGIC SAUCE
Our Process
With every brand project we have a proven process that we follow, from our initial meeting to the final delivery of your custom brand files. We have found that this process is the “magic sauce" that helps us create a strategy and brand identity that is tasty and authentic to you.
Meet the Duo
TWO FIRE SIGNS
Trout Design Co. is led by wife & husband duo Debbie and Tim Trout. Since opening in 2017 we have lent our talents to a variety of branding and design projects across the nation, and have continued our pursuit of helping brands showcase themselves through thoughtful design.
Happy #moodboardmonday! Here’s a small peek at the brand mood board and creative direction put together for an interior design business. 🧡
#brandidentity #visualidentity #branding #logoinspiration #designinspiration #moodboard #creativedirection #interiordesign #eclecticdesign #logodesigner #branddesigner #adobe #troutdesignco
#brandidentity #visualidentity #branding #logoinspiration #designinspiration #moodboard #creativedirection #interiordesign #eclecticdesign #logodesigner #branddesigner #adobe #troutdesignco
A little behind the scenes process crafting a custom letter G. Every detail matters in making your brand stand out! ✍🏼✨
#customtype #custombranding #process #typography #lettering #brandidentity #graphicdesigner #graphicdesign #designinspo #designbrew #typedesign #logoinspirations #logos #logodesigner #designinspiration #visualidentity #entrepreneur #designstudio #troutdesignco
#customtype #custombranding #process #typography #lettering #brandidentity #graphicdesigner #graphicdesign #designinspo #designbrew #typedesign #logoinspirations #logos #logodesigner #designinspiration #visualidentity #entrepreneur #designstudio #troutdesignco
A look at the brand identity and packaging for Shroomz! This non-alcoholic drink is the perfect pick for anyone looking to boost focus, feel calmer, and support their wellness journey with the natural power of mushrooms. 🧠✨
Ready for a unique brand that showcases the value of your products and services? Head to our link in bio to work with us!
#brandidentity #visualidentity #logodesigner #branding #uniquebranding #custombranding #logoinspirations #strategy #brandstrategy #designbrew #designinspiration #designinspo #graphicdesign #entrepreneur #adobe #adobeillustrator #adobephotoshop #adobecreativecloud #typography #customtype #illustration #troutdesignco
Ready for a unique brand that showcases the value of your products and services? Head to our link in bio to work with us!
#brandidentity #visualidentity #logodesigner #branding #uniquebranding #custombranding #logoinspirations #strategy #brandstrategy #designbrew #designinspiration #designinspo #graphicdesign #entrepreneur #adobe #adobeillustrator #adobephotoshop #adobecreativecloud #typography #customtype #illustration #troutdesignco
Creating a memorable brand isn’t just about looking good—it’s about building something that resonates with your audience. Our process is designed to uncover what makes your business unique and bring it to life. Here’s a small look at how we do it:
1. Personalized Brand Assessment 🪞
First, we get a clear picture of where you are and where you’re headed, looking at your goals as a business, along with your strengths, challenges, and how you connect with your audience.
2. Strategic Brand Foundation 🎯
We lay down a strong foundation with a clear strategy by defining your values and messaging so every brand move feels natural and purposeful.
3. Purpose Driven Direction ✨
We map out a creative vision that’s aligned with your mission and purpose, ensuring every decision—from visuals to messaging—is aligned with what your brand stands for and the impact it aims to make.
4. Authentic Design Solution 🔮
This is where your brand truly comes to life. We craft a cohesive set of unique visuals that are authentic to your business and create a strong connection with your audience.
5. Cohesive Brand Execution 🏆
Consistency is everything! We make sure your brand feels the same everywhere, so it’s easy for people to recognize and remember you.
Ready to make your brand unforgettable? Head to the link in our bio to get started!
#branddesigner #designprocess #visualidentity #branding #graphicdesign #logodesigner #designinspiration #brandidentitydesign #strategy #brandstrategy #creativeagency #graphicdesigner #adobe #troutdesignco
1. Personalized Brand Assessment 🪞
First, we get a clear picture of where you are and where you’re headed, looking at your goals as a business, along with your strengths, challenges, and how you connect with your audience.
2. Strategic Brand Foundation 🎯
We lay down a strong foundation with a clear strategy by defining your values and messaging so every brand move feels natural and purposeful.
3. Purpose Driven Direction ✨
We map out a creative vision that’s aligned with your mission and purpose, ensuring every decision—from visuals to messaging—is aligned with what your brand stands for and the impact it aims to make.
4. Authentic Design Solution 🔮
This is where your brand truly comes to life. We craft a cohesive set of unique visuals that are authentic to your business and create a strong connection with your audience.
5. Cohesive Brand Execution 🏆
Consistency is everything! We make sure your brand feels the same everywhere, so it’s easy for people to recognize and remember you.
Ready to make your brand unforgettable? Head to the link in our bio to get started!
#branddesigner #designprocess #visualidentity #branding #graphicdesign #logodesigner #designinspiration #brandidentitydesign #strategy #brandstrategy #creativeagency #graphicdesigner #adobe #troutdesignco
A look at the poster we designed for Franklin, Tennessee’s Pumpkinfest that took place this weekend. 🍂
#festivalbranding #branddesign #branddesigner #designinspo #posterdesign #illustration #fallfestival #creativebusiness #creativeentrepreneur #branddesign #adobeillustrator #designbrew #designinspiration
#festivalbranding #branddesign #branddesigner #designinspo #posterdesign #illustration #fallfestival #creativebusiness #creativeentrepreneur #branddesign #adobeillustrator #designbrew #designinspiration
A collection of brand marks we’ve created over the years, expanding on my last post.💡💥
#brandidentity #logodesigner #logomark #logoinspirations
#brandidentity #logodesigner #logomark #logoinspirations
With every visual identity project we include a series of logos and visuals for our clients so their branding can be applied to various platforms and applications. These pieces all work together as a whole to create a cohesive experience.
One piece of this experience is a logo mark, a simplified symbol or icon for a brand.
Logo marks are a small but impactful part of a brand identity and are meant to be scalable and easily recognizable.
Looking for a thoughtful brand identity that makes an impact? Just click the link in our bio to work with us!
#brandidentity #logodesigns #visualidentity #buildabrand #logodesigner #designstudio
One piece of this experience is a logo mark, a simplified symbol or icon for a brand.
Logo marks are a small but impactful part of a brand identity and are meant to be scalable and easily recognizable.
Looking for a thoughtful brand identity that makes an impact? Just click the link in our bio to work with us!
#brandidentity #logodesigns #visualidentity #buildabrand #logodesigner #designstudio
Boompa 3/3: A closer look at some apparel and merchandise designs for Boompa such as shirts, sunglasses, stickers and hoodies.
#brandidentity #branding #logo #logoinspiration #design #designinspo #designer #pattern #illustration #type #customtype #typography #color #colorpalette #adobe #adobeillustrator #adobeexpress #adobephotoshop #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #branddesigner #energy #fashion #surfing #expressive #troutdesignco
#brandidentity #branding #logo #logoinspiration #design #designinspo #designer #pattern #illustration #type #customtype #typography #color #colorpalette #adobe #adobeillustrator #adobeexpress #adobephotoshop #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #branddesigner #energy #fashion #surfing #expressive #troutdesignco
Boompa 2/3: Boompa’s brand Identity includes custom type to form the logomark, along with custom illustrations, patterns, and a bold brand color palette. We created the cheetah illustration as a mascot for the brand, a symbol of the inner wild ready to come out. All these elements work together to showcase the brand’s message of authentic expression.
#brandidentity #branding #logo #logoinspiration #design #designinspo #designer #pattern #illustration #type #customtype #typography #color #colorpalette #adobe #adobeillustrator #adobeexpress #adobephotoshop #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #branddesigner #energy #fashion #surfing #expressive #troutdesignco
#brandidentity #branding #logo #logoinspiration #design #designinspo #designer #pattern #illustration #type #customtype #typography #color #colorpalette #adobe #adobeillustrator #adobeexpress #adobephotoshop #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #branddesigner #energy #fashion #surfing #expressive #troutdesignco
Boompa 1/3: Brand identity for Boompa, a lifestyle brand from pro surfer Koa Smith out of the North Shore of Hawai’i. Boompa is a creative expression of the wild inner self screaming to be let out!
Throughout the project we explored energetic visuals, a 3-D type exploration and multiple patterns for the brand, and wanted the work to feel like it was moving, and to jump out at you! Boompa’s guiding message of “Let the Wild Out!” meant every aspect of the brand needed to be confident and expressive to showcase and promote this soul and energy.
“Boompa is the exclamation mark when you land that new trick, make that goal or win that dance off. It’s claiming back that self confidence and not giving a flying fox!” - Koa
#brandidentity #branding #logo #logoinspiration #design #designinspo #designer #pattern #illustration #type #customtype #typography #color #colorpalette #adobe #adobeillustrator #adobeexpress #adobephotoshop #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #branddesigner #energy #fashion #surfing #expressive #troutdesignco
Throughout the project we explored energetic visuals, a 3-D type exploration and multiple patterns for the brand, and wanted the work to feel like it was moving, and to jump out at you! Boompa’s guiding message of “Let the Wild Out!” meant every aspect of the brand needed to be confident and expressive to showcase and promote this soul and energy.
“Boompa is the exclamation mark when you land that new trick, make that goal or win that dance off. It’s claiming back that self confidence and not giving a flying fox!” - Koa
#brandidentity #branding #logo #logoinspiration #design #designinspo #designer #pattern #illustration #type #customtype #typography #color #colorpalette #adobe #adobeillustrator #adobeexpress #adobephotoshop #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #branddesigner #energy #fashion #surfing #expressive #troutdesignco
A logo is just a symbol. A brand? It’s a series of visuals that create and support the entire experience and story behind that symbol. While a logo can make a great first impression, a strong brand builds lasting connections. 🤝🏼
If you took away the logo, would people still remember and connect with the essence of your brand? It’s the story, values, and emotions behind the visuals that truly define your brand and resonate with people long after they’ve seen your logo.
If you’re ready to showcase your story, let’s make it happen! 💡✨
#branding #logovsbranding #branddesigner #logo #brand #designinspo #brandidentity #graphicdesigner #designinspiration #designer #clientprocess #troutdesignco
If you took away the logo, would people still remember and connect with the essence of your brand? It’s the story, values, and emotions behind the visuals that truly define your brand and resonate with people long after they’ve seen your logo.
If you’re ready to showcase your story, let’s make it happen! 💡✨
#branding #logovsbranding #branddesigner #logo #brand #designinspo #brandidentity #graphicdesigner #designinspiration #designer #clientprocess #troutdesignco
Had to share this queen logo mark exploration from a client branding project. 👑
#graphicdesign #logo #logodesigner #branding #brandidentity #queen #designinspo #designinspiration #logoinspiration #logoexploration #graphicdesign #logomark #branddesigner #troutdesignco
#graphicdesign #logo #logodesigner #branding #brandidentity #queen #designinspo #designinspiration #logoinspiration #logoexploration #graphicdesign #logomark #branddesigner #troutdesignco
How would you describe my design style?
#branddesigner #designer #mywork #brandidentity #illustration #typedesign #custombranding #graphicdesigner #graphicdesigndaily #adobe #adobeillustrator #adobephotoshop #adobeexpress #packagingdesign #webdesigner #designinspo #logo #logodesigner #logoinspiration #troutdesignco
#branddesigner #designer #mywork #brandidentity #illustration #typedesign #custombranding #graphicdesigner #graphicdesigndaily #adobe #adobeillustrator #adobephotoshop #adobeexpress #packagingdesign #webdesigner #designinspo #logo #logodesigner #logoinspiration #troutdesignco
Something I typically don’t advise is using the same brand element across all applications, but in this case I fell in love with this “B” mark. I wanted to see how many different ways I could use it across different applications while still making it visually interesting and representative of the brand. Ideally you would use various design elements such as a primary logo including the name, logotypes, sub marks, additional illustrations, patterns, etc. depending on the application. This helps to fully communicate who you are along with creating a complete experience for your audience.
These applications are not final and I’m excited to share the rest of this brand’s visual identity but I wanted to give a peek at what I’m currently experimenting with. More to come! 😎
#branding #branddesign #logos #logoinspiration #logomark #butterfly #designinspo #designinspiration #graphicdesigner #branddesigner #adobe #adobeillustrator #photoshop #customtype #typography #adobeexpress #troutdesignco
These applications are not final and I’m excited to share the rest of this brand’s visual identity but I wanted to give a peek at what I’m currently experimenting with. More to come! 😎
#branding #branddesign #logos #logoinspiration #logomark #butterfly #designinspo #designinspiration #graphicdesigner #branddesigner #adobe #adobeillustrator #photoshop #customtype #typography #adobeexpress #troutdesignco
A fresh food run deserves a cute bag. We designed this tote bag for @cafedella, a café, market and bakery providing vegetable forward dishes and house-made pastries out of Hailey, Idaho. 🍅🥬🥕🥔🫑
#illustrations #designer #designinspo #designinspiration #branddesigner #veggies #branding #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #adobe #adobeillustrator #brandinginspiration #branddesign #merchandise #totebag #troutdesignco
#illustrations #designer #designinspo #designinspiration #branddesigner #veggies #branding #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #adobe #adobeillustrator #brandinginspiration #branddesign #merchandise #totebag #troutdesignco
Sharing some illustrations created for a recent project for our client based out of Albany, NY. Full brand reveal coming soon! ❤️📸🌷
#illustrations #designer #designinspo #designinspiration #branddesigner #custombranding #branding #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #adobe #adobeillustrator #brandinginspiration #branddesign #logos #logoinspiration #troutdesignco
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Additional materials for @surfsprayhawaii🏄🏽♂️💦🤙🏼
#graphicdesign #branding #branddesign #brandidentity #designinspiration #designer #visualidentity #designinspo #designinspiration #adobe #adobeillustrator #illustrator #illustration #photoshop #customtype #typography #skeleton #custombranding #hawaii #troutdesignco
#graphicdesign #branding #branddesign #brandidentity #designinspiration #designer #visualidentity #designinspo #designinspiration #adobe #adobeillustrator #illustrator #illustration #photoshop #customtype #typography #skeleton #custombranding #hawaii #troutdesignco
Introducing the branding for Surf & Spray located on Oahu’s North Shore. This was a fun one to work on! 🏄🏽♂️💦🤙🏼
#graphicdesign #branding #branddesign #brandidentity #designinspiration #designer #visualidentity #designinspo #designinspiration #adobe #adobeillustrator #illustrator #illustration #photoshop #customtype #typography #skeleton #custombranding #hawaii #troutdesignco
#graphicdesign #branding #branddesign #brandidentity #designinspiration #designer #visualidentity #designinspo #designinspiration #adobe #adobeillustrator #illustrator #illustration #photoshop #customtype #typography #skeleton #custombranding #hawaii #troutdesignco
Merchandise designs for @surfsprayhawaii 🏄🏽♂️
#graphicdesign #branding #branddesign #brandidentity #designinspiration #designer #visualidentity #designinspo #designinspiration #adobe #adobeillustrator #illustrator #illustration #photoshop #customtype #typography #skeleton #custombranding #hawaii #troutdesignco
#graphicdesign #branding #branddesign #brandidentity #designinspiration #designer #visualidentity #designinspo #designinspiration #adobe #adobeillustrator #illustrator #illustration #photoshop #customtype #typography #skeleton #custombranding #hawaii #troutdesignco
I’ve been terrible lately at making time to consume art IRL, something I’ve always found joy in. So it was nice to get back out and experience it and gather some inspiration from a recent trip to the @wndrmuseum in Boston. I love getting to experience different artist’s work and interpretations, and it’s always fun when it comes to interactive art!
#art #artmuseum #interactiveart #exhibitionart #inspiration #design #designinspo #designer #designer #wndrmuseum #boston
#art #artmuseum #interactiveart #exhibitionart #inspiration #design #designinspo #designer #designer #wndrmuseum #boston
A few weeks ago we had to say goodbye to our sweet Rusty, who received a cancer diagnosis earlier this year. This time has been difficult personally and professionally, as he meant so much to us and had a big impact on day-to-day activities (those lunchtime walks aren’t going to take themselves!) here at TDC. He’s been an inspiration, a positive light, a distraction and a companion at home and at TDC, and he will continue to have an impact on everything we do. We love you Rusto.
I’d like to say an extra thank you to our clients we have worked with over the past few weeks and months. Timelines and deliveries have been shifted due to all of this and you all have been nothing but kind and completely understanding throughout. I can’t really say enough how much that means. Thanks again for the love and support.💛
xDebbie
I’d like to say an extra thank you to our clients we have worked with over the past few weeks and months. Timelines and deliveries have been shifted due to all of this and you all have been nothing but kind and completely understanding throughout. I can’t really say enough how much that means. Thanks again for the love and support.💛
xDebbie
The earthy tones, the flowy patterns, the playful type and did I mention the endless possibilities when it comes to the packaging for this brand! I can’t get enough of this brand’s mood board. 😌🍄✨
#moodboardmonday #moodboard #branding #brandinginspo #branddesign #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #logo #logodesigner #logoinspirations #inspiration #holisticbranding #mushrooms #functionalmushrooms #uniquebranding #adobe #adobeillustrator #troutdesignco
#moodboardmonday #moodboard #branding #brandinginspo #branddesign #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #logo #logodesigner #logoinspirations #inspiration #holisticbranding #mushrooms #functionalmushrooms #uniquebranding #adobe #adobeillustrator #troutdesignco
Poster design we created for @williamsonheritage’s Main Street Festival this weekend in Franklin, TN! The hand drawn illustration style is a nod to the arts and crafts handmade theme of the event. We included imagery to represent Spring, music, food and the arts that are all a part of the festival. 🌼
#illustration #posterdesign #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #ipad #procreate #procreateart #artdeco #adobe #adobeillustrator #festivaldesign #designer #designinspo #troutdesignco
#illustration #posterdesign #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #ipad #procreate #procreateart #artdeco #adobe #adobeillustrator #festivaldesign #designer #designinspo #troutdesignco
Introducing the visual identity created for @rexlevelfitness. Sarah is a personal trainer and she works with clients to promote a balanced lifestyle with a holistic approach to health and wellness.
The vision for the branding was a mixture of type, color and design elements that conveyed a bold but approachable message. We wanted the designs to mirror Rex’s fun, bright and motivational approach to fitness and wellness.
We used strong visual elements paired with a vibrant color palette to reflect energy and movement as well.
Ready for a thoughtful brand that showcases your business? Click the link in our bio to get started. 😎
#branddesign #branddesigner #designinspiration #designer #visualidentity #designinspo #adobe #adobeillustrator #adobeexpress #fitness #branding #graphicdesigner #graphicdesign #customtype #custombranding #process #troutdesignco
The vision for the branding was a mixture of type, color and design elements that conveyed a bold but approachable message. We wanted the designs to mirror Rex’s fun, bright and motivational approach to fitness and wellness.
We used strong visual elements paired with a vibrant color palette to reflect energy and movement as well.
Ready for a thoughtful brand that showcases your business? Click the link in our bio to get started. 😎
#branddesign #branddesigner #designinspiration #designer #visualidentity #designinspo #adobe #adobeillustrator #adobeexpress #fitness #branding #graphicdesigner #graphicdesign #customtype #custombranding #process #troutdesignco
Peek at this custom logotype I created a few months ago. Excited to share the full brand soon!
#branding #brandidentity #typography #customtype #logotype #logo #italian #restaurant #logodesign #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #adobe #adobeillustrator #illustrator #aftereffects #logoinspriation #sneakpeek #troutdesignco
#branding #brandidentity #typography #customtype #logotype #logo #italian #restaurant #logodesign #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #adobe #adobeillustrator #illustrator #aftereffects #logoinspriation #sneakpeek #troutdesignco
It’s giving Art Noveau. I created these hand drawn elements for a recent project. Which color palette is your favorite, 1, 2 or 3?
#designer #illustration #handdrawn #workinprogress #ipad #procreate #ipadart #adobe #adobeillustrator #graphicdesigner #graphicdesign #artnoveau #florals #spring #colorpalette #pattern #branddesigner #process #ladieswhodesign #troutdesignco
#designer #illustration #handdrawn #workinprogress #ipad #procreate #ipadart #adobe #adobeillustrator #graphicdesigner #graphicdesign #artnoveau #florals #spring #colorpalette #pattern #branddesigner #process #ladieswhodesign #troutdesignco
We’ve been hard at it for a while now, and are very excited to share our newly designed website! If you’ve been along for the ride, or are new here, please go check it out (via our link in bio or on our stories!) to learn more about us, view our process, and check out a lot of work that we haven’t had the chance to share yet.
If you love what you see, we’re booking for the Spring! Go to our Inquire page, fill out a few questions, smash that “Send It” button, and we’ll be in touch!
See you out there. ✌🏼
x TDC
#newwebsite #designstudio #newwork #graphicdesign #designstudio #digitalarts #designer #graphicdesigner #logodesigner #branddesigner #logos #illustration #adobe #adobeillustrator #visualidentity #branding #branddesign #troutdesignco
If you love what you see, we’re booking for the Spring! Go to our Inquire page, fill out a few questions, smash that “Send It” button, and we’ll be in touch!
See you out there. ✌🏼
x TDC
#newwebsite #designstudio #newwork #graphicdesign #designstudio #digitalarts #designer #graphicdesigner #logodesigner #branddesigner #logos #illustration #adobe #adobeillustrator #visualidentity #branding #branddesign #troutdesignco
This is your captain speaking…
alongside our client work we’ve been spending some extra time working on internal things for TDC. Looking forward to sharing more on that later this week! ✌🏼
x Debbie
alongside our client work we’ve been spending some extra time working on internal things for TDC. Looking forward to sharing more on that later this week! ✌🏼
x Debbie
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!🎄✨ Sharing the poster we designed for Franklin Tennessee’s Dickens of a Christmas festival.
#christmas #merrychristmas #christmasfestival #festival #posterdesign #design #graphicdesigner #illustration #digitalartist #adobe #illustrator #adobeillustrator #troutdesignco
#christmas #merrychristmas #christmasfestival #festival #posterdesign #design #graphicdesigner #illustration #digitalartist #adobe #illustrator #adobeillustrator #troutdesignco
I truly enjoy exploring all the possibilities throughout our process, creating a custom brand that authentically encompasses all that our clients are.
Joygem is a woman-founded food company that empowers all people to slay their hangry vibes with convenient nourishment. This unchosen branding concept for Joygem was meant to showcase this divine product with subtle nods to the Southwest, and it sure was a fun one. This was not the chosen concept but the final one is even better! Stay tuned!
#brandinginspiration #branding #branddesign #logos #logodesigning #logoinspiration #typography #illustration #packaging #adobe #adobeillustrator #illustrator #designer #designinspiration #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #troutdesignco
Joygem is a woman-founded food company that empowers all people to slay their hangry vibes with convenient nourishment. This unchosen branding concept for Joygem was meant to showcase this divine product with subtle nods to the Southwest, and it sure was a fun one. This was not the chosen concept but the final one is even better! Stay tuned!
#brandinginspiration #branding #branddesign #logos #logodesigning #logoinspiration #typography #illustration #packaging #adobe #adobeillustrator #illustrator #designer #designinspiration #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #troutdesignco
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