Business Details
43 Years
experience
Award-Winning Branding & Graphic Design Services
Since 1983, Gardner Design has been dedicated to crafting impactful brands and design solutions that resonate across industries. Our approach combines strategic discovery, creative storytelling, and technical expertise to build identities that connect with audiences and drive long-term success. With a portfolio spanning renowned clients like Facebook, Koch Industries, and Wichita State University, we specialize in brand strategy, identity design, environmental design, and digital experiences.Our team of seasoned professionals brings decades of collective experience to every project, ensuring that each solution is both innovative and results-driven. We believe that purposeful design not only elevates brands but also fosters loyalty among customers and employees alike. From nomenclature to packaging, websites to experiential spaces, we deliver cohesive, memorable brand ecosystems tailored to our clients' unique needs.
Services
Branding
Identity Design
Environmental Design
Nomenclature
Custom Websites
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of experience in branding and design excellence.
- Our team has delivered award-winning solutions for global industry leaders.
- We provide end-to-end services from strategic discovery to final execution.
- Our work consistently drives brand loyalty and measurable business outcomes.
- We maintain a client-centric approach tailored to unique organizational needs.
What people say
Award-winning designs
Strategic expertise
Exceptional results
Client-focused approach
Creative innovation
Services
Branding
We develop comprehensive brand strategies that define core identity, market positioning, and messaging frameworks. Our approach ensures consistency across all touchpoints while creating emotional connections with target audiences. By combining market research with creative innovation, we help businesses establish lasting brand equity that drives customer loyalty and competitive advantage.
Identity Design
Our identity design services create distinctive visual systems that communicate brand values through logos, typography, and color palettes. We ensure cohesive application across digital and physical platforms to maintain recognition. Each identity is crafted to reflect the organization's mission while remaining adaptable for future growth and market changes.
Environmental Design
We transform physical spaces into immersive brand experiences through wayfinding systems, architectural graphics, and interior design elements. Our solutions integrate brand messaging with functional design to enhance user experiences in educational, corporate, and public environments while maintaining visual continuity with digital assets.
Nomenclature
Our naming process combines linguistic analysis with brand strategy to create meaningful, memorable names for products, services, and organizations. We ensure names align with brand positioning while considering market differentiation, cultural implications, and domain availability to support long-term brand success.
Custom Websites
We build responsive, user-centric websites that reflect brand identity while optimizing functionality. Our process includes UX/UI design, content strategy, and technical implementation to ensure seamless digital experiences. Each site is engineered for performance, accessibility, and integration with broader marketing ecosystems.
People
Toni Gaston
Director of Marketing and Business Development
Toni Gaston leads marketing and business development initiatives at Gardner Design, leveraging her expertise in strategic partnerships and brand growth to expand the agency's industry impact.
Jay Walter
Digital Director
Jay Walter oversees digital strategy and execution, bringing technical innovation to branding projects while ensuring seamless integration of digital experiences with core brand identities.
Krista Flying Out
Developer
Krista Flying Out specializes in transforming design concepts into functional digital solutions, ensuring technical excellence in website and application development that aligns with brand objectives.
Isaiah Hopper
Designer
Isaiah Hopper contributes creative design solutions that balance aesthetic appeal with strategic brand requirements, working across identity, environmental, and digital projects.
Susan Schrader
Office Manager
Susan Schrader ensures operational efficiency and client satisfaction through meticulous project coordination and administrative leadership, supporting the agency's creative teams.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We work across diverse sectors including education, healthcare, manufacturing, hospitality, and technology, adapting our expertise to each client's unique needs.
How do you ensure brand consistency across platforms?
Our comprehensive style guides and cross-disciplinary collaboration ensure cohesive application of brand elements across all digital and physical touchpoints.
Can you handle large-scale branding projects?
With decades of experience managing complex rebranding initiatives for Fortune 500 companies, we have the capacity to execute large-scale projects efficiently.
What is your design process?
We follow a structured approach starting with discovery and strategy, followed by concept development, iterative refinement, and final implementation across all required platforms.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, our digital collaboration tools and extensive experience enable us to successfully partner with organizations across North America and beyond.
