Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Strategic Design Solutions
Founded in 2000 by Ron Fleming and Brent Stickels, YYES is a boutique design and communications firm dedicated to delivering strategic business outcomes through smart design. With studios in Los Angeles and Minneapolis, we serve clients locally, nationally, and internationally, leveraging our expertise in brand strategy, visual design, and technology development. Our process of discovery, design, and delivery ensures well-reasoned solutions that meet business objectives while maintaining a focus on collaboration and innovation. We treat each client's business as if it were our own, fostering long-term relationships built on trust and results. Our team of experienced designers manages projects directly, eliminating the need for intermediaries and ensuring seamless communication.We scale our resources as needed, partnering with top freelancers and developers to deliver quality results without the overhead of large agencies. Our diverse industry experience spans financial services, healthcare, real estate, entertainment, and consumer goods, among others. We prioritize strategy over decoration, translating brands across mediums with a commitment to accessibility and effectiveness. Our work has impacted the bottom line for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies, earning us a reputation as a trusted partner in design and communications. From brand redesigns to digital campaigns, we combine creativity with business acumen to deliver solutions that stand the test of time.
Services
Brand Strategy
Visual Design
Messaging Development
Campaign Management
Technology Development
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer a strategic, hands-on approach to design and branding.
- Our team includes experienced designers who manage projects directly.
- We serve diverse industries with tailored, business-focused solutions.
- We scale resources to deliver quality without agency overhead.
- We maintain long-term client relationships built on trust and results.
Services
Brand Strategy
We create comprehensive brand strategies through SWOT analysis, competitive audits, and stakeholder alignment. Our approach establishes clear objectives and messaging frameworks that guide all brand touchpoints. Clients benefit from data-driven recommendations that strengthen market positioning and drive business growth.
Visual Design
Our visual design services encompass logo creation, identity systems, websites, and marketing collateral. We translate brand strategy into compelling visual experiences across digital and print mediums. The result is cohesive, impactful design that communicates brand values effectively to target audiences.
Technology Development
We design and build intuitive digital systems including websites, email platforms, and interactive features. Our technology solutions prioritize user experience and accessibility while aligning with brand identity. Development projects incorporate seamless third-party integrations and scalable architecture for long-term effectiveness.
Campaign Management
We develop integrated print and digital campaigns that leverage brand assets across multiple channels. Our approach combines creative execution with strategic planning to ensure consistent messaging and measurable results. Campaigns are optimized for audience engagement and business impact.
Project Management
Our project management covers production oversight, vendor coordination, and quality control. We handle printing, programming, and manufacturing logistics to ensure flawless execution. Detailed management processes guarantee timely delivery of complex projects while maintaining creative integrity.
People
Ron Fleming
Co-Founder
Co-founded YYES in 2000 with a vision for strategic design. Brings over two decades of experience in brand development and communications.
Brent Stickels
Co-Founder
Co-founded YYES in 2000, focusing on design excellence. Leads creative teams in delivering business-driven solutions across diverse industries.
Questions
What services does YYES offer?
YYES provides brand strategy, visual design, messaging, campaign management, technology development, and project management services.
What industries do you work with?
We serve financial services, healthcare, real estate, entertainment, consumer goods, nonprofits, and educational institutions.
How does YYES approach design projects?
We use a three-phase process: Discovery (strategy development), Design (creative execution), and Delivery (final implementation with third-party coordination).
Where are your offices located?
Our primary offices are in Los Angeles, CA, and Minneapolis, MN, with nationwide and international client support.
How are projects managed at YYES?
Each project is led by a partner who serves as your primary contact, ensuring direct collaboration with designers throughout the process.
