GRAPHIC DESIGN

From left: Stephen Esser, creative director; Pamela Esser, marketing director. ©2022 DuaneDarling.com

ESSER DESIGN

2355 E. Camelback Rd., #200, Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-257-9790 · esserdesign.com Year Est: 1982 AZ Staff: 8 Principal(s): Stephen Esser, Pamela Esser

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Esser Design is an award-winning branding and marketing firm providing holistic approach to research, strategy, creative design, and interactive design and development services. For nearly 40 years, Esser Design has been the definitive choice for education, municipalities, state government, non-profits and corporations looking to define and differentiate their brand, increase their brand awareness and achieve success. Founded in 1982, Esser Design is recognized for its branding and marketing expertise and respected for its professionalism in the business community. The Firm has been consistently recognized regionally, nationally and internationally for creativity and excellence. Esser Design employs 8 full-time, senior level staff members and has consistently appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal’s Book of Lists top ten graphic design firms. For 15 years, Ranking Arizona magazine named Esser Design the No. 1 graphic design firm in Arizona.

STRENGTH OF STAFF: “Our staff enjoys collaboration, teamwork and creative problem-solving on every assignment, both large and small. We get behind our clients, passionately support their goals and take their successes personally.” last year 2

4714 N. 44th St., Phoenix, AZ 85018 480-268-9588 · rethincadvertising.com Year Est: 2008 AZ Staff: 11 Principal(s): Ed and Stephanie Olsen Notable Clients: Tempe Center for the Arts, Valleywise Health Foundation, NakedMobile, Sunstate Tech, Valley Schools, Washington Law Center

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FabCom

7819 E. Greenway Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-478-8500 · fabcomlive.com Year Est: 1992 AZ Staff: 46 Principal(s): Brian Fabiano Notable Clients: Industry sectors: B2B, B2C, healthcare, education, technology

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Highnoon

117 E. 5th St., 2nd floor, Tempe, AZ 85281 480-219-7257 · highnoon.co Year Est: 2020 AZ Staff: 92 Principal(s): Joe Pizzimenti, Scott Kaufmann, Ken Bonham Notable Clients: Valleywise Health, Arizona Federal Credit Union, Cisco, ADOT, ACT!, AVNET, American Outdoor Brands, Circle K, BBB

Ruby Red Media

4700 N. 16th St., #410, Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-586-1118 · rubyredmediallc.com Year Est: 22 AZ Staff: 1 Principal(s): Melissa Swader Notable Clients: Heaven & Health, Zeke Enterprises, Gateway Mortgage, multiple SVN brokers/brokerages

Bar Napkin Productions

2828 N. Central Ave., #1300, Phoenix, AZ 85004 602-492-9494 · bnp-llc.com Year Est: 2009 AZ Staff: 25 Principal(s): Haley Balzano, Jeffrey Rausch Notable Clients: Arizona Cardinals, Hyatt, Atlasta Catering, Harkins, Verde at Cooley Station, Royal Palms Resort & Spa, Top Cup Coffee

Ideas Collide

6125 E. Indian School Rd., #1001, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-659-4520 · ideascollide.com Year Est: 2005 AZ Staff: 60 Principal(s): Matthew Clyde, Rebecca Clyde, Michael Mason Notable Clients: Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Danzeisen Dairy, Paul Mitchell, Banner Health, Build Your Future Arizona

Kitchen Sink Studios

828 N. 3rd St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 602-258-3150 · kitchensinkstudios.com Year Est: 1999 AZ Staff: 8 Principal(s): Nick Hower, Kory Kapfer Notable Clients: Camelot Homes, Nathan & Associates, MPBG, P.C., ASU, ADOT, ABLA, SSI, CIS, JFN

Merestone

2625 S. Wilson St., #101, Tempe, AZ 85282 480-945-4631 · merestone.com Year Est: 1974 AZ Staff: 25 Principal(s): Rob Hill Notable Clients: Fortune 500 Companies

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Fervor Creative

7038 E. Osborn Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-970-1400 · fervorcreative.com Year Est: 1998 AZ Staff: NA Principal(s): NA Notable Clients: ASU, Dignity Health, Toll Brothers, Republic Services, Maricopa Community Colleges, Greater Phoenix Economic Council