We Are More Than a Design Agency
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Inspired partnerships create purpose-driven, proven result
We helped Warn Industries celebrate their 75th Anniversary with an exciting social media campaign giveaway. Read more about how we built the campaign and how it did!
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We provide strategic marketing and communications work for one of the world-leading manufacturers in truck and Jeep accessories. Click here to learn more about how we helped them transform their marketing automation to improve the customer experience.
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Our team provides comprehensive branding, communications and marketing work for a global leader in bulk material handling and control systems. Click here to learn how we leveraged a newly defined brand story into a 122% increase in monthly sales leads.
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When the need for concise information became paramount during the COVID-19 pandemic, we helped Union County put the human angle into crucial public health information. Click here to learn about three campaigns we developed in response.
View moreOur Design Services
At HAVEN, we provide a range of design services that help your brand stand out and succeed. Our offerings include:
- Brand Naming & Identity: We help you define your brand’s personality and develop a name and identity that resonates with your audience.
- Copywriting: Crafting compelling copy that speaks to your audience and enhances your brand’s voice.
- Brand Collateral: From business cards to brochures, we design cohesive collateral that reinforces your brand.
- Website Design: Creating responsive, user-friendly websites that drive engagement.
- Graphic Design: Designing visually stunning graphics for both digital and print media.
Contact us today for a free consultation and take the first steps towards kickstarting your project!
Meet Our Design Mavens
Our expert community of mavens has specific areas of expertise, and below, you’ll find those with the skills needed to execute world-class design and creative strategies for your company.
We have decades’ worth of combined experience on display below, with everything from logo design to videography and PR covered to ensure you’ve got the best team for the job.
Jeni Bukolt
Branding Maven & Founder
Jeni is fueled by curiosity, creativity and comedy. If you’ve met her, you know she doesn’t take herself too seriously and loves to laugh, but she is also extremely passionate about her work. Jeni’s belief that everyone is better together is the foundation of HAVEN Creative and its success. As its founder and fearless leader, she operates as the creative visionary for the agency. Her passion for creativity and storytelling guides HAVEN’s clients through a process that connects the dots between brands and their communities to tell their unique story. Jeni will be the first to admit HAVEN is a team effort and puts the same passion for connecting people into making Mavens who love building community as much as she does. While she may be a Maven at community branding, she is still learning how to wrangle and raise her 2 rambunctious boys and keep a plant (seriously any plant) alive. Fortunately, her husband has the green thumb.
Jessica Blackshaw
Media Maven
Jessica has always been known for her big visions and entrepreneurial spirit…her goal was to become President of the World at age six. While President of the World isn’t her title, Jessica uses that same visionary drive to implement inbound marketing and paid media campaigns for HAVEN’s clients. Jessica prides herself on treating each client’s project and budget as if it is her own – you can often find her searching for discount codes and negotiating rates to take her client’s budget further. She is committed to learning and truly understanding each client’s brand and business goals to ensure success and deliver exceptional service to all of our clients.
Ian Redman
Strategy Maven
Ian is a natural problem solver and tinkerer whose experiences in community politics and nonprofit management give him a unique experience to create solutions for HAVEN clients’ marketing needs. His passion for finding innovative solutions stems from his endless curiosity and a willingness to dive head first into a new challenge. Growing up, this manifested in Ian disassembling a few small household appliances (Sorry, Mom). Thankfully, he now focuses that energy into helping the HAVEN Creative team deliver impactful products and compelling stories.
Gemma Pisano
Design Maven
Some may say she’s a real gem! Creating eye-catching and engaging content is what makes Gemma’s heart happy. Her passion lies in “making things look pretty” and finding innovative ways to reach client goals. Gemma is a graduate of UNC-Charlotte where she studied Marketing, Communications, and Women’s and Gender Studies. Gemma’s experience includes email marketing, social media, and design. In her free time, Gemma can be found listening to a true-crime podcast, going on an adventure with her dog Luna, or crafting a new letter to one of her many global pen pals!
We create connections to help you catapult to growth.
Why Would I Need a Design Agency?
Let’s be real—standing out today takes more than just good ideas. It’s about strategy, creativity, and making sure every element speaks the same language. At HAVEN, we bring years of experience and insight to craft visuals that not only look incredible but are also part of a bigger brand strategy.
DIY design can get you far, but it can also lead to inconsistent branding, wasted time, and missed opportunities. With a dedicated team like ours, you get cohesive, professional work that captures your audience’s attention and drives growth from the get-go. Ready to get started? Let’s chat.
How Our Design Process Works
Our proprietary design process, what we call The Maven MethodⓇ, includes all of the elements your team will need to help grow the brand and reach the customers that matter to you. This includes:
Step 1
An initial meeting to discuss your current situation, budgets, and targets and introduce all key project players to ensure we are all aligned.
Step 3
Next comes the fun part: taking in the brief and coming up with the best designs, whether they be a logo, business card, or entire website, for you and your company’s development.
Step 5
Last but by no means least, it’s time for us to reveal the results. Typically, six months in, we report back on those key metrics to ensure the goals we set out in step two stay on course.
Step 2
We conduct a full market audit, including surveys and interviews with key stakeholders, to learn all about your brand and what makes it unique. This will then inform our next steps.
Step 4
We don’t leave you hanging after the initial steps are done! Next, we develop an ongoing plan of action and provide ongoing training.
Our Mavens follow this tried-and-tested proprietary method to get the best results for our clients. Unlike a typical design agency, we don’t just mock up a logo, change up some colors, and walk away.
Learn more about us and what we do, or contact us below to learn more about our proprietary brand positioning process.
Awards/Accreditations
Our Results Speak For Themselves
We partner with Waxhaw, a rural town south of Charlotte, for all of their branding, marketing and communications needs. Read more about the award-winning rebranding we completed in 2018 which provides the backbone for all of Waxhaw’s communications.
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Our team partnered with Elite Touch Cleaning to identify their audience and develop an annual communication plan to grow their customer base and nurture new leads with relevant content.
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Our team worked with Hope United Survivor Network to develop a cohesive brand identity and website. Click here to read how we combined three distinct programs into one brand platform.
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We partnered with this historic NC town to help unify their downtown area with the rest of their community. Click here to read more about their new cohesive brand for town events and communications collateral.
View moreCheck Out Our Key Industries
Although we’re comfortable in pretty much every situation we’re put in, over the years we’ve developed specific skills and specialisms based around certain key industries.
Check them out below, along with industry-specific articles, testimonials, and case studies, and see where your company fits!
Our Design FAQs
A design agency is a team of creative professionals who specialize in visual communication. We help brands craft everything from logos to websites, ensuring that every element tells your story effectively. It’s about taking your ideas and turning them into visuals that work—whether that’s through graphic design, brand identity, or marketing collateral. At HAVEN, our goal is to help your brand stand out with designs that resonate and make an impact.
A design agency takes your brand’s ideas and transforms them into creative that connect. At HAVEN, we don’t just make things look pretty—we create designs that work. From crafting eye-catching logos to building websites that convert, we provide the creative tools your brand needs to stand out. We’re here to bring consistency, impact, and strategy to every part of your visual identity. Think of us as your creative partner, dedicated to ensuring your branding leaves an impression.
We do spend a fair bit of time on our designs! We’re more than a design agency, though. We are communications consultants who use all forms of strategic communication, including design and branding, as tactics to support your overall company goals. We look holistically at your organization to identify the core issues and what those solutions might be, which could include design support.
The cost of working with a design agency can vary depending on the scope and specifics of your project. Factors like the complexity of the design, the types of services you need, and the level of customization all play a role in pricing. At HAVEN, we offer tailored solutions to fit different needs and budgets, so you’re always getting value that works for you. The best way to find out? Get in touch, and we’ll discuss a plan that fits your goals.
Choosing the right design agency comes down to finding a team that understands your brand, your goals, and your audience. Look for an agency with a diverse portfolio showcasing their ability to adapt to different styles and industries. You’ll also want a team that’s easy to communicate with—collaboration is key. At HAVEN, we take the time to learn your needs and work closely with you to bring your vision to life. Ready to see if we’re a good fit? Let’s chat.
