OVER-THE-TOP CLIENT ATTENTION.

CREATIVE DESIGN THAT SOLVES REAL MARKETING PROBLEMS.

CLEAR GUIDANCE AND GREAT RESULTS.

With a proven track record, we develop and implement thoughtful design solutions for branding, advertising, collateral, and corporate communications.

Our goal is to consistently inspire a creative team—a design staff in tight coordination with a creative client—to reach further and dig deeper to produce smarter results. We develop creative products that engage and challenge consumers to notice, act, then react to thought-provoking design and messaging that successfully connects people to brands.

LIVING A DESIGN LIFE OUT LOUD

We successfully connect audiences to your brand using our own unique “small planet” ethos. Our design insights are rooted in strategy and propelled by passion. We tell the story of your company and your products in a way that breaks through the din afflicting today’s promotion-weary consumers.

Design for a Small Planet is a freelance consultancy leading commissioned artisans and vendors, in collaboration with our clients, to deliver progressive, customized design services. We meet client objectives with inventive ideas and distinct visual solutions. Creating broad strategic designs for publishing and promotions—inspiring marketing programs to go beyond boutique.

We refine collaborative relationships among creative teams and clients—reaching further and digging deeper to produce smarter results. We develop thought-provoking design and messaging that engages consumers and challenges them to notice, act and react.

INSPIRATIONAL OVERSIGHT

We assemble and direct designers, copywriters, photographers, illustrators, and filmmakers to transform marketing collateral for progressive firms and organizations. Focusing on messaging, visual quality, and tactile experience, our devotion to our craft has earned industry-recognized awards for exceptional work.

For larger-scale projects, we consult and manage multiple off-site agencies, subcontractors and film crews to coordinate with in-house creatives to produce effective national print and broadcast solutions. We simultaneously provide hands-on computer design and team oversight to facilitate our clients’ strategic promotional efforts.

AWARDS.

ADDY Award, Silver

American Advertising Awards

2019

ADDY Award, Finalist (4x)

American Advertising Awards

2018

Excellence Award, Bronze

Association TRENDS’ All-Media Contest

2016

Creativity Award, Gold and Silver

Creativity International 43rd Annual Awards

2012

Judge

Albany Advertising Club NORI

2011

Creativity Award, Platinum and Gold

Creativity International 40th Annual Awards

2010

First Place Recipient

Lowe’s Next Big Idea in coordination with BBDO, NY

2008

Certificate of Excellence

Society of Illustrators, NYC, Illustrators 46 Annual

2004

Award for Creative Excellence, Gold

New England Direct Marketing Association (NEDMA)

2004

Design Excellence (2x)

Graphic Design: USA Magazine

2004

Award for Creative Excellence, Gold (2x), Bronze (2x)

New England Direct Marketing Association (NEDMA)

2003

Design Excellence (4x)

Graphic Design: USA Magazine

2003

Certificate of Excellence, Finalist

DMA International ECHO Awards

2003

DTC National Award, Gold

Direct to Consumer Marketing and Advertising

2003

CROSS-INDUSTRY SAVVY

We develop and influence branding and graphic standards, forging a signature voice for clients’ national marketing material. Current client examples include: SKILLSUSA, MORGAN STATE HOUSE and MD&A. Other clients have included LOWE’S, DORIAN RECORDINGS, GIANT EAGLE, and BRUEGGER’S BAGEL BAKERY. Design for a Small Planet is proud of its unique promotional material. Often in coordination with other agencies, our select client roster has included SAGE COLLEGES, STRIDE RITE, TALBOTS, TOYS‘R’US, CAPITAL ONE BANK, POLAROID, QWEST, IKEA, and GLAXOSMITHKLINE.