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Is your brand identity helping sales close deals, or sitting in a PDF no one references? Most B2B brand identity work looks polished and moves zero pipeline.

 🏆 𝟭𝟬+ years building B2B brand identity systems for tech, healthcare, and enterprise services 📊 $𝟲𝗞+ earned on Upwork with 𝟭𝟬𝟬% Job Success Score across brand identity and presentation design contracts
 🎯 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 on Upwork, every brand identity and logo design project rated five stars
⚡ CalArts Graphic Design Specialization and 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗯𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹
 💼 Brand Identity Strategist at Chrysalis Communications, a B2B brand and marketing team
 ✅ 𝟯𝟬𝟬+ brand identity projects delivered across tech, healthcare, and enterprise B2B

 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Taryn did an outstanding job on our Graphic Design Brand Guidelines and Brand Identity project. Her creative vision and meticulous attention to detail brought our brand to life." (Graphic Design Brand Guidelines client, May 2025)

 As a B2B brand identity designer, I build brand identity systems that move pipeline, not just sit in a brand guidelines PDF. My approach is straightforward: positioning first, identity second. Every brand identity engagement starts with a competitive audit and messaging framework so the logo design, brand guidelines, and sales collateral all reinforce one sales-ready story. Strategy before pixels is what separates a brand identity buyers trust from a brand identity that just looks nice.
 🔶 Boutique TV production company (brand identity and capabilities deck, $𝟯,𝟬𝟬𝟬 Upwork contract, five stars): brand identity system, website build, and presentation design
 🔶 B2B company slide deck ($𝟴𝟭𝟬 Upwork contract, five stars): presentation design and PPT template system matched to company brand identity and brand guidelines
 🔶 B2B company sales deck ($𝟰𝟵𝟱 Upwork contract, five stars): sales deck built inside the client's brand identity system
 🔶 Mid-market and enterprise B2B clients served via Chrysalis: 𝗔𝗗𝗣, 𝗖𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼, 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲, 𝗜𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻, 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲 - brand identity systems, logo design, brand guidelines, sales decks, pitchbooks, and marketing collateral
 🔶 B2B tech rebrand (Chrysalis portfolio): full brand identity rollout across digital channels and sales collateral

 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜 𝗗𝗢:

 ✅ Brand Identity Design: competitive audit, positioning framework, visual identity, and full brand identity system rollout
 ✅ Logo Design: primary logo design, logo variants, logo usage guidelines, and logo systems for B2B brand identity ✅ Brand Guidelines: complete brand guidelines documents covering typography, color, logo usage, imagery, and voice
 ✅ Presentation Design and Sales Deck Design: pitch decks, sales decks, pitchbooks, and presentation design built inside your brand identity
 ✅ Marketing Collateral: brochures, one-pagers, direct mail, and trade show kits aligned to your brand identity system
 ✅ Brand Refresh and Brand Strategy: positioning-first brand refresh, visual identity updates, and strategic brand repositioning ✅ Graphic Design for B2B: digital ads, email graphics, and campaign assets that respect your brand identity and brand guidelines
 ✅ Print and Digital Brand Rollouts: end-to-end brand identity rollout across print collateral, digital campaigns, and web

 𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗜 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛:

 🎯 B2B companies that need brand identity driving sales, not just sitting in a PDF
 🎯 Marketing leaders who want positioning-first brand identity, logo design, and sales deck design that actually move deals
 🎯 Teams needing a full brand identity system: strategy, logo design, brand guidelines, sales deck, and presentation design
 🎯 B2B teams ready for a 4+ week brand identity engagement covering logo design, sales deck, and presentation design, not a one-off logo design

 𝗠𝗬 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦: 1. Discovery: positioning workshop and competitive audit before any brand identity, logo design, or presentation design work starts
 2. Strategy: messaging framework and visual direction locked, so the logo design, brand guidelines, and sales deck all serve the strategy
 3. Design: brand identity system built, logo design, typography, color, brand guidelines, and first sales deck or presentation design pieces
 4. Rollout: sales deck, presentation design, brochures, and marketing collateral built inside the new brand identity

 Message me or send an invite for a free 30 minute brand identity scoping call. I will walk you through exactly how I would approach your brand identity project.

I transform deep meanings and complex ideas into premium physical products that resonate emotionally. With 8 years of experience in graphic design and brand strategy, I go beyond just visuals. I specialize in end-to-end conceptual product development: from defining a brand’s core philosophy and creating unique illustrations to engineering complex packaging and preparing production-ready files. My Approach: I focus on the entire lifecycle of a product. My background as a founder of a mission-driven brand allows me to understand both the creative and business sides of a project. I don't just deliver a design, I create a functional system that works for the manufacturer and the end user. What I do: • Product Development: I design physical goods like wooden toys, puzzles, and interactive kits. I handle everything from the initial concept to the technical blueprints for laser cutting and production. • Packaging Engineering: I create logical, minimalist packaging that ensures a premium unboxing experience and keeps all components organized. • Visual Storytelling: I develop characters and narratives that give products a deeper purpose. • Brand Strategy: I help brands define their message and translate it into a cohesive visual identity across all physical and digital touchpoints. • Technical Expertise: I provide production-ready files, optimized for printing and manufacturing. I understand materials like wood, textiles, and paper, ensuring that the final product looks and feels exactly as intended. I am interested in projects that value intentional design and high-quality execution. Whether you are launching a new product or refining an existing brand, I can help you move from a rough idea to a finished physical object. Let’s discuss your project!

Certified Webflow Practitioner offering a full design-to-production workflows. Also building frontend-focused projects with tools such as Astro, Next.js, Sanity CMS and many more. I'm a thorough, detail-oriented partner that keeps you informed at every step, and I always aim to deliver a high-quality final product.

I’m a Growth Marketing Strategist with a background in content creation, social media management, influencer marketing, and SEO. I’ve worked with small businesses, growing brands, and multi-million-dollar companies to build marketing strategies that don’t just look good — they drive engagement, traffic, and conversions. My work typically includes: Developing clear marketing and social media strategies Creating and scheduling high-performing content Identifying and managing influencer partnerships Optimizing websites and content for SEO visibility Supporting email campaigns and lead-focused funnels I’m highly detail-oriented, strategic, and focused on long-term growth. As a top-rated, full-time freelancer, I’m responsive, organized, and easy to communicate with — regardless of time zone.

I’m a British, degree-educated Brand Designer, Illustrator, and Creative Strategist based in California, specialising in thoughtful, story-led branding for small businesses. With over 8 years of experience in design education before transitioning into freelance full-time, I bring a unique combination of creative thinking, strategic problem-solving, and clear communication to every project. My background as a Design & Media teacher sharpened my ability to distil ideas, structure information clearly, and create work that is not only visually compelling, but purposeful and effective. I’m collaborative, highly organised, and easy to work with, placing strong value on communication, transparency, and a considered creative process from concept through to delivery. What I do: ✦ Brand Identity Design ✦ Brand Strategy & Positioning ✦ Brand Storytelling & Visual Direction ✦ Logo Suites & Brand Assets ✦ Brand Refreshes & Repositioning ✦ Custom Illustration ✦ Packaging & Print Design ✦ Event & Wedding Stationery ✦ Social Media Templates & Visual Assets ✦ Basic Website Design (Squarespace & Wix) Tools & Platforms ✦ Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) ✦ Procreate ✦ Canva ✦ Squarespace & Wix ✦ Final Cut Pro & CapCut (basic video editing) ✦ Google Workspace & Microsoft Office I work best with founders and small businesses who care about how their brand feels just as much as how it looks - whether you’re starting from scratch, refreshing what already exists, or finally ready to create something that feels more aligned, strategic, and unmistakably you.