Who We Are

• Two Heads

• Some Limbs

• A lot of Coffee

• A little Sleep

We collaborate with businesses of all shapes and sizes. There is no one single fit for everyone. This is why our key to a successful launch is to work side by side with every client to see through their vision.

We are a small shop with a lot of depth. Over 10 years of branding, web and art direction, coupled with great marketing and business development strategy. We have been design consultants for some amazing brands like Le Creuset, the Charleston Symphony, Eat.Learn.Play, Oaklandish, & Adidas, for example.

Here at our shop we have a few revolving parts, that assemble as needed to achieve the success of the project. We hold, however, some consistent principles to doing satisfactory work. Great design requires first and foremost a great concept. But it misses one key element to executing a complete vision: collaboration. Only when common respect and humility exist between designer and client, your vision can fall into place.

What We Do

• Brand Identity & Strategy

• Art Direction & Management

• Packaging Design & Strategy

• Environmental

• Illustration

• Print & Web Marketing

• Web Design & Management

• Copywriting

• Translations (Portuguese & Spanish)

• SEO

Ivan Lima

Creative Direction & Design

You could say that Ivan Lima’s career took flight back in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, when he was just a young boy. He was initially exposed to art by his grandmother, an artist herself, where growing up she taught him to appreciate the rich culture and creativity that surrounded him. Graffiti scattered about on city walls, murals painted on sides of buildings, and arts fairs on every corner were just some of the influences that inspired his creativity from a very early age.

Years later, Ivan went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology living in Charleston, South Carolina. Although Ivan had expressed a strong interest in psychology, he never lost touch with his artistic roots; after several years working in the mental health field, the creative itch finally got the best of him. He decided to return to his first passion, and began his endeavor in the graphic design world. It was a rekindled love. In 2007, Ivan founded Ivan Lima Design. He began designing independently throughout the Bay Area, and continues to forge new partnerships within the industry.

Ivan Lima has consulted for several brands in the Bay Area, CA and in Charleston, SC. Most recently serving as Art Director for Oaklandish, Eat.Learn.Play., and the Charleston Symphony.

Kate Gray

Marketing, Strategy & Copywriting

A specialist in marketing consulting and copywriting, Kate Gray has spent ten years honing her skills in a variety of industries and roles. She graduated with a degree in Marketing and International Business from the University of Washington before moving to Santiago, Chile to work as Customer Marketing Manager for Microsoft. Compelled by a desire to sharpen her creative skills, Kate then moved to Los Angeles, CA, where she worked for Sony Pictures and Warner Bros Entertainment. Most recently, Kate spent two years as the Director of Marketing for the Charleston Symphony before striking out on her own. She now works as a freelance copywriter, creative content producer, and marketing consultant for clients ranging from orchestras to tech companies. Kate speaks fluent English and Spanish, and is working on her Portuguese.