/ At the Heart of 829 DESIGN

We Balance Beauty and Function to Design What Your Customers Love.

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We’re a Northern California design studio with over 30 years of experience in brand identity, graphic design, book design, web design, and strategic marketing. We partner with businesses of all sizes, from local startups to global brands, turning your vision into a bold, lasting reality. Whether you’re launching a new brand or evolving an existing one, we work closely with you to ensure your brand stands out and connects meaningfully with your audience.

Why Choose Us?

Clients choose us because we listen attentively, think strategically, and design with precision. We specialize in creating distinctive brand communications for clients who want something different.

Oh, and we’re fun to work with!

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/ What We Do

Strategy. Branding. Design.

We offer boutique-style design services with agency range. With full-spectrum capabilities in brand communications for print and web, we help businesses thrive.

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/ Core Values

What drives us is the
passion to make brands
and businesses better.

Staying true to our values keeps us authentic, honest, and genuinely happy. These principles shape our relationships with our team, clients, and partners. We collaborate with those who share our values because we believe shared principles guide every important decision we make. Our core values are at the heart of everything we do.

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/ Outstanding Quality

Quality Is Nonnegotiable

Excellence is at our core. We deliver nothing less than top-tier results across our services, guidance, and team. Quality defines who we are—and why those seeking the best choose us.

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/ Absolute Integrity

A Simple Yet
Powerful Principle

Integrity means doing what we say and standing by our values. This consistency fosters trust, reliability, and accountability, forming the bedrock of lasting relationships with clients and partners.

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/ Zero Compromise

No Shortcuts, Ever

We do things right the first time, with care, expertise, and dedication. Cutting corners compromises the journey, and we believe excellence is only achieved through unwavering commitment.

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/ Form + Function

Form and Function
as One, Always

"Form follows function – that has been misunderstood. Form and function should be one, joined in a spiritual union." — Frank Lloyd Wright

We believe in the seamless integration of both. A harmonious blend of exquisite form and powerful function is a winning formula for success.

/ Our Approach

Our design process is purpose-driven and meaningfully crafted. Exceptional brands go beyond visuals—they evoke emotion, inspire action, and leave a lasting impact.

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Design Research
& Strategy

We dig deep.

Thorough research and strategic insight allows us to craft design communications that resonate with your audience and drive lasting success.

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Trust & Communication

Trust grows through immersion.

We explore your business’s journey and future aspirations, fostering open communication that builds lasting, collaborative relationships.

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Design with Intention

Great design goes beyond aesthetics.

It sparks emotion, influences behavior, and embodies your brand’s essence—creating an impression that lasts well beyond first glance.