Swanson Flo Systems

"I have worked with Steve for several years, on many projects ranging in scale from large to small. He listens to our needs and provides great work with a commitment to deadlines and excellent customer service. Steve is a pleasure to work with!"

- Liz Sand

Innate Ability Chiropractic

"Expect amazing! I hired Steve to develop a logo, all of my marketing materials and a website for my new chiropractic clinic. I provided a concept of ideas for a new logo and Steve brought my brand to life! He is timely, competent, compassionate and thorough. I'd recommend Steve for any creative project you're considering!"

- Dr. Marcia Kreuger

Mirrorscape™ developer

"I hired Steve to help create a sell sheet for a new product I patented. I could not have asked for a better individual to work with! He took my product concept and help bring it to life on paper! He was very instrumental in creatively highlighting all the product's features on a single page. He was very easy to work with and would highly recommend him to anyone who is in need of a graphic designer."

- Erin Michael, Physical Therapist

BioFuels Automation

"While working with Steve, I have found the service and design to be absolutely top notch. He provides the creative to my linear thought process with a minimum of supervision or guidance. Steve stayed within our design guidelines for all projects, and met every deadline presented, even when we were being unreasonable with our expectations. He has exceeded my expectations, which are high."

- Sid Sondag

Eduweb

"Steve was our staff graphic designer and illustrator for over 15 years, and an essential part of Eduweb's development process. He designed the look and feel for hundreds of websites, interactives, and games, tackling each one with care, dedication, and skill. His contributions to our projects are inestimable. He also brought to every project his innate good cheer and willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done right. I recommend him to anyone who wants a thoughtful, careful, and talented graphic designer and illustrator."

- David Schaller

The Press Check People

"I love it. I am checking spelling, etc and will let you know later today if I have any edits. I love the color & design. It is exactly what I pictured and wanted it to reflect the website's look. A fine job Mr. Wagner."

- Sandi Peterson

Great Chicago Stories

"I only have a couple of hours left here at the Chicago History Museum, but it's important to use a bit of that time to say how amazing this looks. Once again, you've brought to life an amazing interactive. Kudos! I look forward to future work with you in my new role as Associate Director of Distance and e-Learning."

- Nancy Ross

Street to Studio: The Art of Jean-Michel Basquiat

"Congratulations! The website is fabulous! You and eduweb have done a great job! The timeline is absolutely ingenious, not to mention visually stunning! I am so impressed, but not surprised."

– Beth Schneider, Dir of Ed at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Into the Book

"The students were fully engaged while working and disappointed when we had to leave for recess. The next day, they wanted to go back on the site. Thank you for creating such an engaging and productive site! I can't wait until my second graders get more into the summarizing because I love the pirate stories!! Very clever!!"

- Kathleen Norton, Bailey Elementary School

Black Holes: Gravity's Relentless Pull

"It’s like the ultimate adventure game: Board a spaceship, fly to a warped part of spacetime, and drop into a black hole. Welcome to the visually stunning Black Holes: Gravity’s Relentless Pull."

- Mitch Leslie, writer for Science Magazine

Ready to dig in to your next project, or just starting out and have lots of questions? Contact me at steve@thevibekitchen.com or [612] 220-5870 and let's chat!

BRANDING & CORPORATE IDENTITY Annual reports Art direction Brainstorming Business cards Logo development PowerPoint presentations and templates Promotional materials Stationary Vehicle and window vinyls Visual identity [look and feel] ONLINE PRESENCE Banner ads Constant Contact, Mailchimp campaigns and eNewsletters Facebook business page setup, banner design, post scheduling

PRINT DESIGN Banners and posters Birth announcements Brochures and flyers [tri-fold, multi-page, etc] Business cards and stationary Magazine ads Presentation folders Retractable banners Trade show graphics Special events [corporate, reunions, etc] Wedding invitations, menus, rsvps, table signage WEB DESIGN Frontend site development Mobile-friendly design Site maps and flowcharts Website updates and maintenance WordPress site installation and build-out Google Analytics

ILLUSTRATION App and gaming GUI elements Character development Infographics Logo development Icon design PowerPoint charts and graphics Steam achievement icons MOTION & VIDEO DESIGN Animated icons and diagrams Character animation Product demos Video editing and graphics YouTube channel production and management OTHER Photo retouching

Eduweb

Steve was our staff graphic designer and illustrator for over 15 years, and an essential part of Eduweb's development process. He designed the look and feel for hundreds of websites, interactives, and games, tackling each one with care, dedication, and skill. His contributions to our projects are inestimable. He also brought to every project his innate good cheer and willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done right. I recommend him to anyone who wants a thoughtful, careful, and talented graphic designer and illustrator.

- David Schaller

Swanson Flo Systems

I have worked with Steve for several years, on many projects ranging in scale from large to small. He listens to our needs and provides great work with a commitment to deadlines and excellent customer service. Steve is a pleasure to work with!

- Liz Sand

Street to Studio: The Art of Jean-Michel Basquiat

I want to write and let you guys know how great I think the Basquiat site turned out. The timeline is absolutely ingenious, not to mention visually stunning! I don't know what sort of techie voodoo you guys are into over there, but the result is incredible! As I always say, you guys are the best of the best. Congratulations on a job well done.

- Molly, Brooklyn Museum

Into the Book

The students were fully engaged while working and disappointed when we had to leave for recess. The next day, they wanted to go back on the site. Thank you for creating such an engaging and productive site! I can't wait until my second graders get more into the summarizing because I love the pirate stories!! Very clever!!

- Kathleen Norton, Bailey Elementary School

Black Holes: Gravity's Relentless Pull

It’s like the ultimate adventure game: Board a spaceship, fly to a warped part of spacetime, and drop into a black hole. Welcome to the visually stunning Black Holes: Gravity’s Relentless Pull.

- Mitch Leslie, writer for Science Magazine

MouthPower Online

As a parent, I have never seen a link that was so well thought out, so well animated, and yet taught the children exactly the right messages. The design of the site is very inviting, and the sections of the site were even fun enough to do again and again (even though there was no tooth to win). I congratulate you not only for the content and its animation, but also for the impact you are making in a virtual world to children that are no where near your facility. I will be encouraging the rest of Emily's troop, and other troops as well, to take the MouthPower challenge. I know that they will enjoy it as much as my daughter, and perhaps learn about healthy habits as well.

- Dana Noeske, Girl Scouts troop-leader

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I work closely with you, jump in head-first, listen to and integrate your feedback, and create the project you've been dreaming of! Interested? Whether you are just starting out or have an established business and want to take it to the next level, contact me at steve@thevibekitchen.com or [612] 220-5870 and let's get started!

1. Let's Chat: We meet for a free consultation. If we can't meet in person - Skype, Zoom, or a phone call works too. I listen to your wants and needs, and use my intuition to ask the right questions and strategize the perfect solutions.

2. Brainstorm and Dig In: Any existing logos, style guides, and marketing materials you provide get analyzed to ensure a consistant look and feel. I research your target market and your competition, and throw that in the mix.

3. Think Big: I go with my gut and rough out the ideas floating around in my head. Icons, logos, and characters are usually concieved as sketches. Web and print designs begin as wireframes as I explore potential colors and fonts.

4. Get Focused: Those sketches and rough compositions transform into refined vector graphics and layouts. More ideas often bubble to the surface during this stage. I self-edit as the project evolves.

5. Pull Back the Curtain: Here's when I present to you what I've been working on. Each variation is labeled for easy reference. You may like the colors from one version, and the font of another. We discuss and agree on the next step of development.

6. Revise and Upgrade: I get back to work. I integrate your feedback and continue to enhance and improve on your project.

7. Special Delivery! I see the job all the way through until it's delivered to you. Finalized print and digital projects are provided in the formats required.