Low Octave Brand Foundations

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Low Octave helps companies tell their story in a way that resonates deeply with customers and moves them to action—specializing in brand strategy, core messaging and identity design. Our mix of brand strategy, core messaging and identity design lays the foundation to forge stronger connections and unlock your next phase of growth. Let's chat: lowoctave.com/contact

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STEVE HENDERSHOT
Content

Lead

Steve is a content marketing expert, multimedia journalist and bestselling author who works with innovative brands including Adobe, Qualtrics and Staples. In 2022 alone, he was honored with two Content Marketing Awards from the Content Marketing Institute; a Peter J. Lisagor Award for excellence in Chicago journalism; and an award from the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts for the top-rated podcast he hosts on behalf of the Project Management Institute.

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AARON JOHNSON
Design Lead

Aaron crafts distinctive brand identities for a broad range of organizations, from municipalities and universities to pizzerias and Harley-Davidson dealerships. He has served as creative director at multiple branding agencies, and also was art director of industry-leading insurer State Farm. He excels at distilling a company’s ethos and product focus into a single, cohesive idea, expressed visually in a meaningful, memorable brand identity.

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NATHAN MCDONALD
Strategy Lead / Certified StoryBrand Guide

Nathan is a strategy specialist and graphic designer, as well as a Certified StoryBrand Guide. In the latter role, he translates organizational opportunities and challenges into a compelling, narrative sales strategy, drawing on the StoryBrand framework as well as his extensive experience as an in-house creative director in both commercial and nonprofit settings. He serves as our workshop facilitator and project manager, and also deploys his skills as a visual storyteller to help craft your brand’s new or reimagined visual identity and website.

Whether you’re buying a new-to-you Steinway grand piano or restoring a family heirloom, you’re searching for a trustwort...
06/08/2024

Whether you’re buying a new-to-you Steinway grand piano or restoring a family heirloom, you’re searching for a trustworthy partner and the promise of sharing in the joy of music. That’s the approach we took in building the front door for the new website at Lindeblad Piano Restoration.

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Challenge: A century-old, world-class piano restorer looks to strengthen and refine its message to customers.

Brand Foundations: Strategy & positioning; core messaging; identity design.

Building Blocks: Website; lead-gen

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People usually buy theater tickets to see great shows, not because of the marquee out front. Over time, they’ll also rem...
06/08/2024

People usually buy theater tickets to see great shows, not because of the marquee out front. Over time, they’ll also remember when the same theater produces a string of unforgettable experiences. So for RVC Starlight Theatre, we built a design system that memorably highlights each production while also reminding people that all of their faves took place on the same stage.

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Challenge: A 55-year-old, college-owned performing arts organization needs a complete brand overhaul.

Brand Foundations: Visual identity.

Building Blocks: Annual promo campaigns and show-specific branding.

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Do you feel more loyalty to your favorite beer or your favorite brewery? Ideally, it’s both. For Prairie Street Brewing ...
06/08/2024

Do you feel more loyalty to your favorite beer or your favorite brewery? Ideally, it’s both. For Prairie Street Brewing Co., we tried to capture the distinct awesomeness of every beer while also ensuring every design fits into the Prairie Street family.

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Challenge: Emphasize each beer’s uniqueness while aligning with brewery identity.

Brand Foundations: Identity design across portfolio; unified core messaging.

Building Blocks: Packaging & merchandise design.

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These days—thankfully—it’s easier than ever to find an amazing smash burger. But how about one that delivers an experien...
06/07/2024

These days—thankfully—it’s easier than ever to find an amazing smash burger. But how about one that delivers an experience that's playful and friendly, combining just the right mix of vintage charm and cutting-edge cool? That’s the food truck brand we crafted for Sizz N Fizz. 🍔❤️

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Challenge: Bring a new food truck concept to life.

Brand Foundations: Strategy & positioning, including naming; identity design.

Building Blocks: Food truck wrap design; packaging and web design.

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Can a specialty motor oil make you feel something? It can if it takes on the essence of a vintage Porsche or VW and prom...
06/07/2024

Can a specialty motor oil make you feel something? It can if it takes on the essence of a vintage Porsche or VW and promises to keep you cruising down the open road. That’s the approach we took when creating a visual identity for Specapp.

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Challenge: Build a brand for a specialty motor oil formulated for vintage cars.

Brand Foundations: Strategy & positioning; core messaging; identity design.

Building Blocks: Product packaging.

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