Boutique Design + Creative Studio
Ideas that
move business.
North Coast Creative is a boutique design firm and creative studio built for organizations that need thoughtful strategy, exceptional design, and work that performs. From brand identity and print design to digital experiences and illustration, we bring decades of experience to every engagement—without the layers, handoffs, or agency overhead.
Selected WORK
Work built to
make a difference.
A focused selection of work across brand, digital, print and creative work. spanning decades of client partnerships. This is only a taste of what we do—we keep additional work and deeper case studies available for private presentation.
Have a specific challenge? We likely have relevant experience—and the work, metrics and results to prove it.
I Like Pie Bake Shop
Branding and Identity Design
I Like Pie Bake Shop launched its first location in Claremont, California with a need for a brand that could stand out—and extend seamlessly across every customer touchpoint. We developed the identity, packaging, website, and supporting marketing materials to create a cohesive brand experience from storefront to shelf.
This identity design earned an American Graphic Design Award for Branding.
mipro Consulting
Rebranding and Website Design
MIPRO Consulting needed a stronger brand and digital presence to reflect its position as a recognized leader in PeopleSoft Asset Lifecycle Management. We evolved the identity and translated that positioning into a redesigned website that made its expertise immediately.
The result: A digital presence built around clarity, credibility, and expertise. A clear, focused, user friendly design that converts users to clients.
Vision West Optical Group Marketing Strategy · Editorial · Print Design
What began as a website refresh evolved into a long-term creative partnership spanning strategy, editorial, marketing, and print. We developed ongoing communications for Vision West's network of independent optical practices, including newsletters, trade publications, vendor programs, partner communications, and buyer initiatives.
Working with Vision West started out as a website reskinning and built into a long-term partnership. North Coast Creative - Optipendence developed continuous and engaging printed media for VWIs extensive network of independent optical practices. From reimagining their newsletter into a monthly trade magazine, to supporting vendor, partner and buyer programs through the entire marketing and engagement cycle.
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Artisan Design + Creative Services
We've narrowed our focus by design: fewer disciplines, deeper expertise, and better work. With 30+ years of experience and a diverse portfolio spanning brand, print, digital, and illustration, we bring strategic thinking and hands-on craftsmanship to every engagement.
Brand Strategy · Research · Identity Systems · Brand Management · Brand Integration · Standards & Guidelines ·
30+ years of experience building brands that endure.
Corporate Brochures, Custom PR Kits, Packaging, Annual Reports, Direct Marketing, Info-sheets, Mailers, Traditional Business Cards and Everything in-between.
We bring detail, focus and exceptional quality.
Websites are just the beginning. Weither it's product launch or event focused landing pages, digital campaings, eCommerce stores, stand-alone digital or hardware specific, SaaS or Enterprise appliciations, mobile and APP solutions, experiential, gamificaiton, or virtual reality—it all centers around solutions grounded in consistency, clear communication, engagement, converions and moving the needle.
Digital has been in our DNA for Decades.
North Coast Creative a Premier Design Firm
Boutique by Design.
Not by Default.
North Coast Creative is a boutique design firm based in Oakland County, Michigan. We work directly with clients — no account managers, no handoffs — which means the person who presents the solutions to your project is the person doing the work.
We're selective about what we take on so we can be fully invested in what we do, and bring a level of quality that meets are high standards. We pride ourselves on offering high-end design and creative services to meet any budget. If it's the right fit for a partnership, you get our full attention,
our honest opinion, and work we're proud to put our name on.
Try us on for your next project. We're certain you'll imediately see a differnece.
Let's Talk
See more details? Start a project?
Tell us what you're working on. We'll give you honest, transparent feedback and if it's a good fit —— we're ready to roll up our sleeves and get down to it.
Or if you liked what you've seen and you'd like to see behind the curtain — Let's Talk.