Cultivating Authentic Brands

Cultivating Authentic Brands

“I work with many types of Small and Medium Business clients, including Musicians, Artists, Coffee Shops, Online and Brick & Mortar Retailers, Restaurants, and many others. It’s by design that I work on a wide range of projects. Variety provides me with lots of experiences to bring to the table so I can apporach your project with out of the box thinking.”

~Brian Monahan, Owner & Founder

What Do You Do?

A lot! From creating logos to building websites to developing brands, there are way too many things to list here. We have a whole section below that describes all of the services we offer. Scroll down for a complete list.

The Clients?

We help clients develop projects big and small; from the ordinary to the unexpected. Small to medium business – whether they be restaurants, retail, artists, musicians – and community organizations are where we really thrive.

What To Expect

We are dedicated to finding creative solutions for your project, not showing you the the same old same old tired designs you’ve seen a thousand times. Your company is unique and you deserve a highly individualized approach.

Authenticity or lack thereof can make or break your brand. I want to work with you to discover your brand, not sell you on who I think you should be.

Authenticity or lack thereof can make or break your brand. I want to work with you to discover your brand, not sell you on who I think you should be.

Design Blog

I Have Thoughts on Design & Stuff…
weird, right?!

 

As it happens, I use a lot of sources for inspiration and a few on how to make good design happen. I have resources, tools, tips, and experience I want to share. Our library of content is expanding.  Everything will be up and running soon, so stay tuned and be sure to check us out on social media.

Why Businesses Need Good Design

If you are not thinking about your brand, marketing it, and how to make it better, then you are likely losing opportunity. Good design allows you to get noticed, stand out from the competition, and speaks to the level of importance you give your business.

Education, Resources, & Stuff to Play With

We offer a curated collection of our favorite programs, case studies, videos, articles, books, and more. Sharing brings good karma when it comes to putting out new solution to the everyday problems we face as designers.

Design Blog: Then, Now, and What's Next

Check out our bi-weekly postings that showcase good and … not so good design. These examples can help us learn from what works and what doesn’t work. Understading elements of design and the history of different styles can provide inspiration. 

Branding with you, not for you; not just because you hired us to but because you deserve better than what you would get from generic, stock design service.

Branding with you, not for you; not just because you hired us to but because you deserve better than what you would get from generic, stock design service.

What You Can Expect

I have worked for nearly a decade finding ways around creative roadblocks, for clients, myself and others. I truly love what I do, and the variety of the projects I get to work on every year.

One-on-One Consulting

Personalized communication via phone, skype, or in person to provide  the time and support you need to develop the best solutions for your project. I strive to be available to my clients and provide them with feedback on how we can get there faster, better, and with more creativity.

Process is important but it isn't everything!

We provide solutions, service partners, and ideas to help get your project off the ground and see it to completion. Monahan Design has a process but that does not mean you have to completely change how you work. We’ll offer suggestions on how to improve and find the way that works best for you while meeting you where you’re at.

Solutions are part of the game but not the whole game

It is important we find solutions to your project and deliver on what is promised. Just as important, we’ll find the right questions to ask. I can give you multiple solutions and design a hundred versions but that may not get you where you want. We start with asking the right questions to better understand your ultimate goals. 

Not your average Joe logo

Creative vision requires flexibility, curiosity, and inspiration. It also requires time, skill, and patience; all things I strive to provide. I am here to help and provide creative vision for your project. We’ll work together to understand what makes you and your business unique in order to make custom designs, websites, brands, logos that are just right for you.

“People ignore designs that ignore people”

–Frank Chimero

“People ignore designs that ignore people”

–Frank Chimero

Who owns what we create for you?

We make it simple: we provide you with a service, you own the what we design, make, or build for you. That said, we are going to show it off and let people know we made it!

Need more than just the design work?

Great! We can help with services from search enging optimization (SEO) to print, video, photography, even motion graphics and sign design and installation. There are more services described below but it’s not an exhaustive list, so if you need something more, just ask.

Locations

MAINE 
47 Main St #200
Bangor ME 04401

Connecticut
760 Chapel St
New Haven CT 06510

phone: (207) 991.1417 | email: brian@monahandesign.com

Locations

Maine
47 Main St #200
Bangor ME 04401

Connecticut
760 Chapel St
New Haven CT 06510

phone: (207) 991.1417 | email: brian@monahandesign.com

“Can you do that logo for tomorrow?”

Do Not Wait Until The Last Minute…

Getting started on your Graphic Design, Brand, or Website, or really any aspect of a project earlier is always, always better. Always. Trust me, I have been there, a lot. We work with a lot of projects with a lot of different turnarounds. If your last minute emergency website build from the ground up is possible, I will get it done; if not, I’ll be honest.

Your project’s solution needs time, so giving me and my team the most time possible is a major benefit to you. That being said, I can do quick turnaround work. Just be kind and don’t make it a habit!

The Services

These are just a few of the projects we can do. If you are unsure, feel free to give me a call.  Even if it’s a project we don’t typically work on, we  can likely point you to the right person. I’m more than happy to help find the right service partner.