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Complete brand systems that set you apart. Logo design, visual identity, and brand strategy that resonates with your ideal customers.
From concept to complete identity.
Brand discovery
Deep dive into your business, audience, competitors, and aspirations. This shapes every design decision that follows.
Concept development
Multiple creative directions explored and refined. You see options, provide feedback, and we narrow to the perfect direction.
Identity system
Logo, color palette, typography, and visual language, all designed to work together across every touchpoint.
Brand guidelines
Complete documentation so your brand stays consistent as you grow. Files, rules, and examples for every use case.

My agency was a Google ActΓvate success story.
I didn't learn SEO from a blog. I've worked in digital marketing for 17 years, 15 of them running my own agency. Google featured that agency, KREAKTIVE, in a Google ActΓvate story (screenshot, Oct 2026) after I took their ActΓvate digital marketing course. I moved to Colorado Springs in 2023 and brought KREAKTIVE with me (it operated as Digital Marketing Services until 2026). Today I use the same skills to get Colorado small businesses found on Google and AI search.

"Kristian listened to me from the beginning and provided a detailed plan for social media, emails, and my website. He lets you give feedback and works with your ideas, but if something doesn't fit, he tells you why. Thanks to his work, my website receives much more traffic, social media engagement is up, and emails perform much better than before. You can communicate with him in English or Spanish, which is very helpful. I highly recommend Kristian from Kreaktive!"
"We have been working with Kristian at KREAKTIVE for 4+ years now. They have designed more than 40+ websites for us and our clients - always impressive. The designs are fresh, creative, and always spot on. You won't regret working with Kristian"
"His keen eye for detail, innovative approach, and user-friendly designs have transformed my online presence. Since the launch of the new site, my sales have skyrocketed, and customer engagement has doubled. Kristian didn't just deliver a website; he delivered a game-changing asset to my business. If you're looking to elevate your digital footprint, Kreaktive is your go-to web designer!"
"I am extremely satisfied with the work done by this graphic design company! They have perfectly captured the essence of our casual fusion food restaurant through their creativity and professionalism. The corporate identity they have created for us is fresh, modern and totally unique, perfectly reflecting what we wanted to convey. In addition, the menu design is simply spectacular, with a visually appealing presentation that has received praise from our customers. I would without hesitation recommend the services of this company to anyone looking for exceptional graphic design work!"
"Working with Kreaktive for our marketing was our best choice! Kris is attentive and very creative to our company's ever changing dynamics. Our digital visibility has skyrocketed!"
"KREAKTIVE consistently excels in their website design work by creating visually stunning and user-friendly designs and website interfaces that go above and beyond. I'd recommend them to everyone!"
"Kreative is knowledgeable, professional, and thorough with their marketing strategies. Kris' support with our website and digital marketing has strengthened our branding as a company and generates solid organic leads! Thanks Kreative!"
"I would only trust the best with a project this big and Kristian exceeded all expectations. Flawless and creative designs that are well thought out. I will definitely keep coming back with other projects down the line."
"Kristian makes amazing websites!! I highly recommend his services."
"The best content creator, branding, and logo specialist in Colorado Springs"
"I couldn't be more satisfied with Kristian's work in creating my clinic's website. His knowledge is top-notch. At first, I struggled to understand the process, but thanks to his patience and experience, everything came together perfectly. The result is very, very good: a functional, attractive website perfectly tailored to my needs. He's also always willing to help and contribute valuable ideas. If you're looking for someone who truly knows what they're doing and will be 100% involved in your project, Kreaktive is the best choice. Highly recommended! Thank you for your work :)"
"When undertaking a project to create a professional image without losing that personal touch, a good design is essential. At Kreaktive, they provided us with all the care and dedication expected of a professional, without losing the good taste and originality that can make a difference in a business. The service is unbeatable and highly recommended."
Before you hire anyone
Before you pay anyone for branding, me included, look for these warning signs.
A logo without a brand strategy is decoration. If they're asking about colors before they ask about your customers, your competitors, and your market positioning, they're working backwards.
"We chose blue because it feels calming" is not strategy. Every design choice should tie back to who your customers are and what makes you different. Pretty doesn't pay the bills.
A brand identity isn't a deliverable, it's a system. If they drop a logo file in your inbox with no brand guidelines, no usage rules, and no asset library, you'll end up with an inconsistent mess within six months.
Ask: "Who is the target audience for this identity?" If the answer is vague ("small businesses" or "everyone"), the brand won't connect with anyone specific. A brand that speaks to everyone speaks to no one.
If your "custom" logo shows up on a template marketplace with someone else's name on it, that's not branding. Ask to see original sketches or concept development. If they don't have a creative process, they don't have original work.
If they haven't researched what your competitors look like, they can't make you stand out. You'll end up blending in with every other business in your space, which is the opposite of what branding should do.
This sounds generous until you realize it means they have no creative direction. A good brand designer presents strong concepts with clear reasoning. Endless revisions usually mean they're guessing until you stop asking for changes.
A logo and color palette aren't a brand. Your brand is how you sound, how you communicate, what you stand for. If they're not talking about voice, messaging, and positioning, they're giving you half the picture. That's why voice and messaging are part of my branding work.
Beyond the logo
Your brand touches every part of your business. Here's where it matters most.
Problems I solve every day
Trust me, I've helped many talented professionals bridge this gap. As a branding strategist, I'll bring your brand up to match your true value:
I hear this a lot, and I get it. As your branding designer, I'll help you speak directly to your ideal audience. Here's how we'll fix this together:
This is frustrating, but we can fix it. As your branding partner, I'll help you claim your unique space in the market:
Professional tools, not templates
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma, and professional typography libraries. Every concept starts as original vector artwork, not a premade template with your name swapped in.
I've designed brands for businesses across industries, from contractors to e-commerce stores to healthcare practices. Each one required a different visual language, and each one got one. No two brands I create look alike because no two businesses are alike.
Original work. Every time. No exceptions.


Why KREAKTIVE?
An honest comparison so you can decide what's right for your business.
Strategy-driven. Story-first.
From $2,700
A team instead of one designer.
Ask for a written quote
Cheap now. Costly later.
Your time, plus template or tool fees
"The cross in the T was the moment everything clicked. It's subtle, it's intentional, and it's exactly what ALJLTY is about."
Result: brand identity, 5-product apparel line, and e-commerce store launched in 12 weeks
You want a full brand system (logo, colors, fonts, guidelines and voice) designed by the person you talk to, with the price and the 30-day list in writing before you pay the deposit. 3 revision rounds, then we keep going within the agreed direction.
You're just starting out and need something quick. Canva works for social media, but you'll outgrow it when you need real brand consistency.
You're rebranding at enterprise scale across several markets and want a team of designers, writers and strategists. Get the price, the timeline and the revision terms in writing before you sign.
The other two columns list questions to ask instead.
Branding is a one-time project. 30-Day Proof Period: a written list of what I'll ship, or your deposit back.













A cease and desist letter forced a name change. Instead of panicking, they went all in: complete rebrand, conversion-focused website, local SEO domination across a 25-mile radius, commercial market expansion, and social media that kept the phone ringing.
FeaturedFrom invisible online to #1 across a 25-mile radius, fully booked, and expanding into commercial

From zero brand to 250+ organic keywords and #1 rankings for San Antonio art searches
Built with eSEO Space

One logo concept that expanded into a complete brand identity and custom website
Built with eSEO Space

2,500+ professional images across 75+ products and 16 months of seasonal campaigns

Brand identity, 5-product apparel line, and e-commerce store launched in 12 weeks

From zero online presence to fully booked in 6 months, zero ad spend

Rebrand that took them from local jobs to projects across 3 states
Built with eSEO Space

First collection went to market with a brand identity and editorial portfolio ready for press

Brand identity and custom lion mascot that positioned a startup next to established luxury competitors
Built with eSEO Space

Customers now expect to pay more, and they do

From zero brand to enterprise-ready identity in 3 weeks
Built with eSEO Space

Education-first website and brand identity that positioned a new firm as an established authority
Built with eSEO Space

New identity system built to compete for larger contracts

Appointment calendar went from half-empty to fully booked

From struggling to find clients to a waitlist of 350+
Simply works for your small business
I research your market, study your competitors, and design a brand that makes you the obvious choice.
| What I Do | What You Get & Why It Matters |
|---|---|
Research your market first | A brand built on what actually works in your industry I look at your competitors, your customers, and what makes people choose one business over another in your space. Every design decision comes from real research, not personal taste. |
Design original concepts | A logo that looks nothing like your competitors No templates. No stock icons with your name underneath. Every concept starts as original artwork created specifically for your business. Your brand should be instantly recognizable. |
Build a complete system | Colors, fonts, and styles that work together everywhere A logo alone isn't a brand. I create the full system: color palette, typography, visual style, and rules for how they all work together. Your business card, your website, your truck wrap: all one cohesive look. |
Write brand guidelines | A rulebook so anyone can use your brand correctly When you hire a printer, a sign maker, or a social media manager, they get a document that tells them exactly how to use your brand. No more guessing. No more inconsistency. |
Deliver every file format | Files that work for print, web, embroidery, signage, anything You get vector files, web files, high-res files, black-and-white versions, reversed versions. Whatever you need in the future, you already have the right file. No coming back to me for a format conversion. |
Train you on using it | You know exactly how to use your brand yourself I walk you through everything: when to use which logo version, how to apply colors, what fonts to use where. You leave the project confident, not confused. |
You own everything | Full rights, full files, no strings attached The designs, the source files, the guidelines: they're yours. If you want to work with someone else later, you take it all with you. No licensing fees. No holdbacks. |
A brand built on what actually works in your industry
I look at your competitors, your customers, and what makes people choose one business over another in your space. Every design decision comes from real research, not personal taste.
A logo that looks nothing like your competitors
No templates. No stock icons with your name underneath. Every concept starts as original artwork created specifically for your business. Your brand should be instantly recognizable.
Colors, fonts, and styles that work together everywhere
A logo alone isn't a brand. I create the full system: color palette, typography, visual style, and rules for how they all work together. Your business card, your website, your truck wrap: all one cohesive look.
A rulebook so anyone can use your brand correctly
When you hire a printer, a sign maker, or a social media manager, they get a document that tells them exactly how to use your brand. No more guessing. No more inconsistency.
Files that work for print, web, embroidery, signage, anything
You get vector files, web files, high-res files, black-and-white versions, reversed versions. Whatever you need in the future, you already have the right file. No coming back to me for a format conversion.
You know exactly how to use your brand yourself
I walk you through everything: when to use which logo version, how to apply colors, what fonts to use where. You leave the project confident, not confused.
Full rights, full files, no strings attached
The designs, the source files, the guidelines: they're yours. If you want to work with someone else later, you take it all with you. No licensing fees. No holdbacks.
You can get a logo for $500 on Fiverr. Then you pick business card colors that "seem right." Then your website uses different fonts. Then social graphics get another shade of blue. A year later, nothing matches and you look inconsistent.
I build brand systems, not just logos. Logo, colors, fonts, guidelines, applications: all designed together to work together.
Two packages. Brand Identity ($2,700) for new businesses that need to look professional fast. Brand Identity Pro ($7,700) for established businesses ready to compete at the next level. Both include all file formats and full ownership.
Every file, every asset, every variation: it is yours. No licensing fees, no recurring charges. You own your brand completely.
Always Included in Every Brand Identity
Brand identity packages: Brand Identity at $2,700 for new businesses (1-2 weeks) and Brand Identity Pro at $7,700 for established businesses rebranding (4-5 weeks). 3 revision rounds, then we keep going within the agreed direction. 30-Day Proof Period: a written list of what I'll ship, or your deposit back. You own everything, flexible payment options.
New business or rebrand? Your situation determines the right package.
Starting at
Best When
You need to look professional fast
Perfect for new businesses or those using a DIY logo. Get a polished brand identity in 1-2 weeks that builds instant credibility.
Starting at
Best When
You've outgrown your current brand
For established businesses ready to compete at the next level. A complete brand rebuild with strategy, workshop, and comprehensive guidelines.
| Feature | Brand Identity | Brand Identity Pro |
|---|---|---|
Logo Concepts | 5 concepts | Complete logo system |
Revisions | 3 rounds | 3 rounds, then we keep going within the agreed direction |
Brand Guidelines | 10-12 pages | 25-35 pages |
Strategy Workshop | Not included | Included |
Competitor Analysis | Not included | Visual analysis |
Photography Direction | Not included | Included |
Collateral | Business card + social | Full stationery suite |
Logo Concepts
Brand Identity
5 concepts
Brand Identity Pro
Complete logo system
Revisions
Brand Identity
3 rounds
Brand Identity Pro
3 rounds, then we keep going within the agreed direction
Brand Guidelines
Brand Identity
10-12 pages
Brand Identity Pro
25-35 pages
Strategy Workshop
Brand Identity
Not included
Brand Identity Pro
Included
Competitor Analysis
Brand Identity
Not included
Brand Identity Pro
Visual analysis
Photography Direction
Brand Identity
Not included
Brand Identity Pro
Included
Collateral
Brand Identity
Business card + social
Brand Identity Pro
Full stationery suite
Strategy
Logo-focused to brand discovery workshop (90 min)
Competitor insight
Not included to visual competitive analysis
Logo system
5 concepts to complete system (primary, secondary, icon)
Color system
Primary + secondary to extended system with usage rules
Full transparency. No surprises.
I publish exactly what you get: every deliverable, every guarantee, every payment option. If you want to know precisely what your investment includes, it is all laid out.
See the complete branding pricing breakdownNot sure which package fits? One question determines the right tier.
Every brand project is different. But here is what real clients walked away with:

From zero brand to 250+ organic keywords and #1 rankings for San Antonio art searches

2,500+ professional images across 75+ products and 16 months of seasonal campaigns

Brand identity, 5-product apparel line, and e-commerce store launched in 12 weeks

From zero online presence to fully booked in 6 months, zero ad spend

From invisible online to #1 across a 25-mile radius, fully booked, and expanding into commercial
Common questions
Quick answers to help you decide.
A logo is one mark. A brand identity is the complete system: colors, typography, patterns, voice, photography direction, social media templates, and a guidelines document that tells any designer how to use it all. Businesses that stop at a logo end up with mismatched fonts, wrong colors, and inconsistent materials.
Yes. Along with the visual identity, I also work on how your brand sounds: voice and messaging. On Brand Identity Pro, the brand positioning brief puts who you are, who you serve and how you're different into words before any design starts.
Yes. You own every file, source files included, plus your brand guidelines and full usage rights, with no licensing fees. I hand everything over when the project is done, so any designer or printer can work with it later.
You work directly with me, start to finish. No handoffs to junior designers, no layers of project managers. My prices are published, and before you pay the deposit I put in writing exactly what I'll ship in the first 30 days.
Yes, with training on your files. Brand Identity includes a 15-30 minute walkthrough on how to use your files. Brand Identity Pro includes a 45-60 minute training session on the brand system and a guidelines walkthrough. A new website is a separate project, and so is design work after delivery.
You make every key decision. Brand Identity starts with a kickoff questionnaire of 15-20 questions about your business, your customers and your preferences. Brand Identity Pro starts with a 90-minute discovery workshop. After that, you choose a direction from the concepts and give feedback in each revision round.
Both packages include 3 revision rounds. If you're still not there, we keep going within the direction we agreed. Changing direction entirely is a new quote, and I'll tell you before I start. Most clients land it in 3 or 4 rounds.
You get a 1-year evolution credit. If within 12 months of delivery you pivot, add a service line or need to update your brand for a real business reason, you get $500 toward the update work. You also keep lifetime access to your files.
Yes. I work with businesses across the US from Colorado Springs, and before I moved here in 2023 I ran KREAKTIVE in Spain for over a decade.
Start with one question: is this your first real brand, or have you outgrown the one you have? On a 30-minute call I look at what you use today and tell you which package fits. Sometimes the honest answer is that you don't need either yet.
Yes. Not every project needs to start from scratch. Tell me what you already have and what isn't working, and I'll tell you which package fits, or whether you need one at all.
Yes, as separate services. I offer website design, SEO and AI search optimization so your new brand gets found online. I don't run paid ads, but I can refer you to someone who does.
Answers about your business, your customers and your preferences. For Brand Identity, they come from a kickoff questionnaire of 15-20 questions. For Brand Identity Pro, they come from a 90-minute discovery workshop on who you serve and what makes you different.
No monthly retainer. Branding is a one-time project. After delivery you keep lifetime access to your files and the $500 evolution credit for 12 months, and any new design work is quoted on its own.
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Get found by customers actively searching for what you offer. I optimize your presence across Google Search and Maps.
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Appear when people ask ChatGPT, Claude, or Perplexity for recommendations. The new frontier of search.
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Your strategist
Founder & Lead Strategist at KREAKTIVE
#1 Freelance Digital Strategy Expert on Clutch (Oct 2026). 17 years in digital marketing, 15 of them running his own agency, building websites and SEO strategies that bring real results for small businesses.
Results in 30 days or your money back. Before you pay a cent, I put in writing exactly what I'll ship.