We're Trout Design Co., a design studio that creates thoughtful work to showcase authenticity & help your brand grow.

❋ Branding

❋ Brand Strategy

❋ Illustration

❋ Custom Type

❋ Packaging

❋ Web Design

❋ Print & Digital

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The Duo

Debbie Trout

Founder & Designer

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Debbie is the founder and designer at Trout Design Co. Creative and collaborative, she brings a vibrant mix of passion and strategy to every project. She’s worked with a variety of unique brands and has infused personality and purpose into each. A background including an MA degree in Graphic Design from Iowa State University and prior agency experience led her to start Trout Design Co. in 2017. Her work often integrates custom type, an ongoing pursuit and passion of hers. Outside of design she enjoys skateboarding, grounding, and 90s fashion. Hawai'i is her favorite place on earth, and her Golden Retriever Rusty is always by her side.

Tim Trout

Project Manager & Strategist

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Tim is the project manager at Trout Design Co., and also works with research, strategy, and creative ideation behind our projects. He is an analytical but outside-the-box thinker and brings another layer of thought and interpretation to our work. A Watson to Debbie's Holmes at Trout Design, he adds his unique perspective and background to every project we create. Working with TDC since it opened, he also teaches 6th grade math during the school year. Alongside his work here he likes playing sports, bucket hats, and Aerosmith. One time he was mistaken for Nick Jonas.

A LOOK AT OUR PROCESS

Discover

Who Are Ya?

To kick things off, we’ll get on a discovery call and get to know everything about your brand. We’ll ask you some questions and talk them over to help us formulate a direction for strategy. This step gives us a chance to understand who you are, where you’re headed and what your goals are. Once we have a plan we’ll start our creative brainstorm with our discovery where we develop a strategic blueprint along with a vision and aesthetic for your brand.

Design

The Flow State

Here we take the information from our discovery, along with our strategy, and start bringing these ideas to life. We enter a creative flow state while exploring all the design possibilities until we get down to the direction that we believe communicates your brand and your value best. We’ll talk through and present the designs to you, along with mockups so you can visualize the brand fully out there in the world. Together we will refine things until it's a complete and total ...“chef's kiss."

Launch

Here's to You!

Here we add the finishing touches along with creating any additional materials needed for your official launch. We then deliver the final brand assets along with a comprehensive brand guidelines book (an owner’s manual of sorts), for you to reference so you can use the work in the best way possible. We'll open a bottle of champagne and make a toast to you and your brand. Until next time…

WORK WITH US!

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We've had the opportunity to work with some truly amazing people and their brands.

VIEW OUR WORK

Our clients on the map

We’re located in Greenville, SC, but our work gets to call a lot of cool places “home." Having worked with a variety and diverse group of clients we're happy to have been a part of their journey...wherever it's been.

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Beyond

We do work with clients outside the US, as well!

Got an early look at @gardensongreen before its official opening, and wow—seeing the brand come to life in such a stunning space is truly special. We’ve been working on their brand identity, and it’s incredible to watch it all come together! Can’t wait to share the full brand with you soon. Mark your calendars—the grand opening is April 5th, and you have to experience this beautiful space for yourself!

A look at the poster we designed for Franklin, Tennessee’s Dickens of a Christmas festival that took place last weekend. 🎄✨

#festivalbranding #branddesign #branddesigner #designinspo #posterdesign #illustration #christmasfestival #festivaldesign #dickens24 #dickensofachristmas #dickensofachristmasfranklin #nutcracker #creativebusiness #creativeentrepreneur #branddesign #adobeillustrator #designbrew #designinspiration

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

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

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

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

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

A collection of brand marks we’ve created over the years, expanding on my last post.💡💥

#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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Additional materials for @surfsprayhawaii🏄🏽‍♂️💦🤙🏼

#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

Merchandise designs for @surfsprayhawaii 🏄🏽‍♂️

#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

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 & Tim

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

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

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

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

It’s giving Art Nouveau. 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

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

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

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

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

6 YEARS of doing our thing! 🎂 It’s been a wild ride and I truly enjoy getting to do what I love every day and working with people and their brands that give me so much life.

“Act” was my intention set for the last year, and it’s been giving exploration and cosmic alignment. The next year will be full of amazing possibilities and collaborations…I’ve never been more excited about WHAT IS COMING.✨

Interested in working with us? Head over to the link in our bio and fill out our inquiry form to get started!

#branddesign #adobe #illustrator #premierepro #branddesigner #branding #animation #branddesigninspiration #brandinginspiration #logodesigner #logoinspiration #collection #logofolio #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #logovideo #happybirthday #logodesigning #6years #troutdesignco

I’m excited to finally share this illustration created for a client based in Hawai’i. “Choose Aloha” was the theme, and we wanted to have a Billabong meets music festival type of vibe. The last slide is the original sketch that the design was created from. I always love looking back at the beginnings of a design to see how it has taken shape throughout our process.

#branddesigner #illustration #branding #ipad #adobe #sketch #brandidentity #designinspiration #graphicdesigner #digitaldesign #illustrator #customillustration #merchdesign #logodesigner #hawaii #hawaiimerch #hawaiivibes #troutdesignco

Gif dude.

On-brand gifs, illustrations, and icons are some additional items we like to incorporate when designing a brand’s visual identity. By adding in these custom designs they provide a great opportunity to add personality, movement, and give a little extra life to a brand. This simple gif here is from a recent concept for a current client that was meant to represent mindfulness. 😌

#branddesign #branddesigner #brandidentity #gif #mindfulness #adobe #procreate #procreateanimation #graphicdesigner #designinspiration #illustrator #troutdesignco

Branding for @floridaexplored, a community made up of photographers, travelers, and outdoor enthusiasts. This community focuses on the exploration of Florida’s outdoors, including natural springs, hiking trails, wildlife, sunsets, along with everything else that makes Florida’s outdoors so amazing.

#branddesigner #branding #brandinginspiration #adobe #brandidentity #designinspiration #graphicdesigner #digitaldesign #illustrator #custombranding #logo #logodesigner #florida #floridaoutdoors #troutdesignco

Branding concept for Boompa! A lifestyle brand that promotes personal expression and sells sunglasses and other merch. This was not the final concept but I really enjoyed working on this direction. We created custom type to form the logomark along with illustrations, custom patterns and marks and an energetic brand color palette to bring it all together.

#adobe #behance #branddesign #branding #brandingdesign #brandinginspiration #brandidentity #designinspiration #digitaldesign #digitalmarketing #graphic #graphicdesigner #graphics #illustrator #logodesigner #logodesignersclub #logodesigning #logoideas #logoinspire #logo #logodesigner #logoprocess

Brand identity work we created for Handcrafted by Heidi, a boutique brand featuring handcrafted macrame and florals. We customized the type and designed this custom “H” macrame mark to communicate the “handcrafted” aspect of the brand. We also created a welcoming color palette and rounded it out with additional brand illustrations along with signage, branded packaging tape and hang tags to up the charm!

#branddesign #branddesigner #logo #branding #logodesigninspo #branddesigninspo
#branddesigninspiration #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #illustration #adobe #illustrator #adobeillustrator #troutdesignco

Mood board Monday goodness for a current client. 😎⚡️

#moodboardmonday #designinspo #branddesigner #branding #brandidentity #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #aesthetics #mood #designinspiration #logo #logodesigner #custombranding #mindfulbranding #troutdesignco

From the sketch to the final product…some recent work with a current client. It’s giving summer and RVCA vibes, and we’re here for both. 😎

#illustration #designinspiration #hawaii #hawaiiillustration #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #sketch #adobe #illustrator #adobeillustrator #designer #designinspo #branddesigner #rvca #rvcahireme #troutdesignco

I’m excited to share the look and poster we created for Franklin Tennessee’s Main Street Festival held by the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN this weekend! This look showcases the events going on at the festival, including arts, music, food, activities, and more. We incorporated spring-centered imagery with a color palette to round out this vibe.

#festival #graphicdesign #designer #posterdesign #festivalposter #springfestival #illustration #adobe #illustrator #adobeillustrator #music #arts #troutdesignco

I’m excited to share some work we did for @theoriginalstretchlace! The Original Stretchlace (featured on Shark Tank!) had their branding in place, but were looking to expand out their packaging for a new line of products. Stretchlace products help solve problems by turning every shoe into a slip-on, giving you the freedom to wear whatever shoes you like while elevating comfort, and providing ultimate ease-of-use.

The brand has a unique, signature style and Stretchlace wanted their packaging to continue to display their range of stretchy shoelaces. We created 5 custom package designs for them with hand drawn illustration and type to help display the uniqueness of each product and to showcase how valuable their products are.

If you’re already killin’ it in your biz but you’re ready for MORE...we can also help with that! Click the link in our bio to fill out our inquiry form to get started! ✨

#designinspo #packaging #packaginginspo #graphicdesign #packagingdesign #branddesigner #graphicdesigner #illustration #typography #typedesign #stretchlace #shoelaces #handdrawntype #adobe #illustrator #troutdesignco

Little snippet from a recent project for a brand that is all about self expression. We really enjoyed highlighting our client’s uniqueness and can’t wait to share more on this!

Currently wrapping up a few things the first part of this week, then starting a few new projects the second half!

If you would like to work with us this spring please fill out our inquiry form via the link in our bio!

#brandinginspo #branddesigner #branddesign #expression #wild #surfing #hawaii #illustration #illustrator #adobe #adobeillustrator #cool #coolcats #designstudio #dailydesignpick #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #logo #logodesigner #troutdesignco

How I see the Ted Lasso characters as fonts!

#type #typography #fonts #creativebranding #brandingdesigner #typedesign #branddesigner #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #graphicdesigninspo #typeinspo #designinspo #tedlasso #tedlassoappletv #tedlassoislife #troutdesignco #appletv #appletvplus

Brand reveal for @seedretreat!

Seed Retreat is a community that creates experiences to deepen our connection to ourselves, nature, and the world. Through the practices of running, mindfulness, and sports psychology, Seed Retreat explores our relationship to movement and what it means to be fully alive.

This project was a full brand identity along with a website, including various logos, marks, icons, illustrations, a type palette, photo direction, and a custom color palette to tie it all together!

When we work with our clients we dig deep into their purpose and values to create a unique and lasting brand identity that authentically communicates who they are and what they do.

If you would like to create a lasting brand with us apply now through the link in our bio!

#branddesign #branddesigninspo #branddesigner #brandandwebdesigner #logodesigninspiration #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #brandidentity #webdesign #custombranding #logodesign #branding

Sharing this illustration created for a client that was on Shark Tank! We designed this playful custom type to match the rest of their branding. This wasn’t the final chosen mark but thought we’d let it live here on the gram. I can’t wait to share the packaging designs we created as well as soon as their new products are launched! Stay tuned. 🦈

#sharktank #asseenonsharktank #packaging #packagingdesign #branding #customtype #whimsical #illustration #adobe #illustrator #sketch #handdrawn #logo #logodesigner #logoinspiration #graphicdesigner #graphicdesign #branddesigner #freelancedesigner #typography #experimentaltype #troutdesignco

So. Much. Life.☀️ Sharing this lovely rebrand created for foodie, travel book author and Austin, Texas resident, Kelsey @somuchlifeblog. So Much Life is an Austin based lifestyle blog that’s been featured on a number of highly recognized platforms! When speaking with Kelsey initially about her vision and goals for the branding we focused on the overall vibe as being chic and sophisticated but also having a personal touch to make sure it wasn’t too cold. We conveyed these feelings through the use of elegant type paired with a color palette that is warm and welcoming.

Another thing Kelsey had mentioned was how she loved the symbology of a sun, which worked really nicely with the name, So Much Life. We made the sun mark to not only complement the designs but also to be a symbol for life, a new day and a new start. This little mark is a nice little cherry on top to complement what Kelsey has already built.

This was a wonderful project, and I really enjoyed working with Kelsey to help bring her vision to LIFE.✨

#branding #branddesigner #logodesign #identitydesign #visualidentity #colorpalette #logodesigner #logoinspiration #typography #type #illustration #adobe #illustrator #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #rebrand #freelancedesigner #designer #designinspiration #austintexas #austin #blog #troutdesignco

We almost missed it! @troutdesignco turned 5, and it nearly slipped by in the whirlwind that was August. 🥳 Sometimes I put my head down with the business and forget to ever look up, but it’s exciting to see where we’ve been and what’s to come. On a recent project we defined our goal for one of our clients as to have their logo reach Mars, so we’ve decided to throw all humility aside and WE’RE AIMING HIGH. Thank you to everyone who has been along for the ride, hired us, and shared our designs and name in your circle. 🙌🏼 🤍

We’re now booking throughout the end of the year! Get started by filling out our inquiry form at the link in our bio…we’d love to hear what you have in mind!

Cheers to many more creative years! 🥂✨

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Excited to finally share some work created for @hatchetationthemusical, a fabulous musical from the talented mind of @amyjojackson. Hatchetation puts a contemporary spin on events that took place during the early 1900s Prohibition era, and playfully tells the story of the one and only Carry A. Nation.🪓

It was a joy, and an absolute honor, to work with writer, composer, lyricist, performer, podcaster, kabarettist and coach Amy Jo on this.

We designed the visual identity for the musical, as well as promotional materials.

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This brand’s mood board is giving me all the summer vibes. 😎🌊👙⛱ #moodboardmonday

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We're Trout Design Co., a design studio that creates thoughtful work to showcase authenticity & help your brand grow.

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