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84% Higher Engagement

Consistent design across touchpoints improves interaction and response rates across marketing channels.

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3.5x More Referrals

Strong brand recognition fosters trust, encouraging word-of-mouth marketing.

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65% Faster Decisions

Cohesive materials streamline decision-making, reducing sales cycles and boosting conversions.

Setsail ROI Framework™: Driving Growth Through Hearts and Numbers

Our three-phase approach integrates strategic insights, creative execution, and scalable implementation to transform your brand into a high-performing business driver.

1

Vision Mapping

Strategic Foundation

Our proprietary Vision Mapping process includes

  • Market Analysis: Assess competitors and identify gaps for visual differentiation.

  • Audience Insights: Create detailed personas to inform design decisions.

  • Brand Architecture: Develop a scalable framework for organizing visual elements.

  • Message Matrix: Align visual storytelling with strategic messaging.

Visual Mapping

2

Marketing Lab

Design Development

Our proprietary Marketing Lab process includes

  • Visual Identity Creation: Logos, color palettes, typography, and imagery styles.

  • Collateral Development: Professional materials for presentations, brochures, social media, and more.

  • Template Systems: Scalable designs for consistent and efficient content creation.

  • Design Testing: User feedback and market testing to validate effectiveness.

Marketing Lab

3

Scale & Optimize

Implementation & Growth

Our proprietary Scale & Optimize process includes

  • Brand Management: Tools and workflows to maintain consistency.

  • Performance Tracking: Monitor design impact on engagement and conversions.

  • Asset Distribution: Streamline access to brand resources for internal and external teams.

  • Continuous Improvement: Regular updates based on data and market trends.

Scale & Optimize

Who

Target Audience

What

The Value Prop

Where

Mkt Channels

When

Peaks

Why

Motivation

1. Vision Mapping: Strategic Foundation

We dive deep into your business objectives, market position, and audience needs to create a strategic foundation for your brand's visual identity. Our comprehensive approach ensures every design decision drives business results and resonates with your target audience.

Through extensive research and strategic analysis, we uncover the unique opportunities that will set your brand apart in the marketplace. This phase is crucial for establishing the groundwork that will inform all future design decisions and ensure your brand identity aligns perfectly with your business goals.

Expanded points:

  • Market Analysis: Research competitive landscape and identify opportunities for visual differentiation. We conduct thorough competitor analysis, examining both direct and indirect competitors to understand current market dynamics and identify gaps that your brand can fill.
  • Audience Insights: Define key personas and their visual preferences to guide design decisions. Through detailed demographic and psychographic research, we create comprehensive audience profiles that inform our design choices and ensure your brand resonates with the right people.
  • Brand Architecture: Develop hierarchical framework for organizing your brand's visual elements. We create a structured approach to managing your brand assets, ensuring scalability and consistency as your business grows.
  • Message Matrix: Create alignment between visual design and core brand messaging. By mapping your key messages to visual elements, we ensure every design choice reinforces your brand story.

Key Process Elements:

  • Stakeholder Interviews: We conduct in-depth interviews with key team members to understand internal perspectives and goals
  • Customer Research: Gathering insights from current and potential customers to understand their needs and preferences
  • Competitive Analysis: Detailed examination of competitor branding and positioning
  • Market Trends: Analysis of current and emerging design trends in your industry
  • Brand Audit: Comprehensive review of existing brand materials and assets

Deliverables:

  • Brand Strategy Document: Comprehensive guide outlining your brand's strategic positioning and objectives
  • Competitive Analysis Report: Detailed analysis of market positioning and opportunities
  • Visual Direction Mood Boards: Curated collection of visual inspiration aligned with brand strategy
  • Message Architecture Framework: Structured hierarchy of key messages and supporting points

2. Marketing Lab: Design Development

Transform strategy into compelling visual assets that resonate with your audience and drive engagement across all marketing channels. Our iterative design process ensures maximum impact and consistent results across all touchpoints.

The Marketing Lab phase is where strategy meets creativity. We combine data-driven insights with creative excellence to develop a comprehensive visual identity system that sets your brand apart and drives real business results.

Expanded points:

  • Visual Identity Creation: Develop comprehensive brand design system and guidelines. This includes everything from logo design and color palettes to typography and image styles, creating a cohesive visual language that communicates your brand's unique value proposition.
  • Collateral Development: Design professional marketing materials that drive results. We create a full suite of marketing materials optimized for different channels and touchpoints, ensuring consistent brand presentation across all customer interactions.
  • Template Systems: Build scalable design frameworks for consistent brand application. Our template systems enable efficient creation of new marketing materials while maintaining brand consistency.
  • Design Testing: Validate effectiveness through user feedback and market testing. We use data-driven approaches to test and refine design elements, ensuring maximum impact.

Design Process Details:

  • Discovery & Inspiration: Research and mood board development
  • Concept Development: Multiple creative directions explored
  • Refinement: Iterative design process based on feedback
  • Finalization: Polishing and preparing final deliverables
  • Implementation: Guidelines and asset preparation

Template Development Process:

  • Needs Analysis: Understanding your common content needs
  • Structure Design: Creating flexible but consistent layouts
  • User Testing: Ensuring templates are practical and usable
  • Documentation: Clear guidelines for template usage
  • Training: Team education on template implementation

Deliverables:

  • Brand Style Guide: Comprehensive documentation of all visual elements and usage guidelines
  • Core Marketing Collateral Suite: Essential marketing materials designed for immediate use
  • Digital Asset Library: Organized collection of all brand assets and elements
  • Template Collection: Customizable templates for ongoing content creation
  • Brand Pattern Library: Collection of design elements for consistent application

3. Scale & Optimize: Implementation & Growth

Ensure consistent brand application and maximize ROI through systematic implementation and ongoing optimization of your visual identity system. This phase focuses on making your brand scalable and measurable, ensuring long-term success and continued growth.

Implementation Strategy: We take a systematic approach to rolling out your new brand identity, ensuring smooth adoption across all channels and touchpoints. This includes detailed planning for both internal and external launch activities.

Expanded points:

  • Brand Management: Implement tools and processes for maintaining brand consistency. We set up systems and workflows that make it easy for your team to create on-brand materials and maintain consistency across all channels.
  • Asset Distribution: Create systems for efficient sharing and usage of brand materials. Our digital asset management solutions ensure everyone has access to the right files and guidelines when they need them.
  • Performance Tracking: Monitor and measure the impact of design on business goals. We implement tracking systems to measure the effectiveness of your brand materials and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Continuous Improvement: Regularly update and refine design assets based on results. Our data-driven approach ensures your brand continues to evolve and improve over time.

Optimization Process:

  • Regular Performance Reviews: Monthly analysis of brand performance metrics
  • User Feedback Collection: Gathering insights from both internal and external users
  • Competitive Monitoring: Tracking industry trends and competitor activities
  • Asset Usage Analysis: Understanding how brand materials are being used
  • Optimization Recommendations: Regular reports with specific improvement suggestions

Training and Support:

  • Team Workshops: Interactive sessions to build brand understanding
  • Tool Training: Hands-on instruction for using brand resources
  • Ongoing Support: Regular check-ins and assistance as needed
  • Best Practices: Continuous sharing of successful approaches
  • Technical Support: Help with implementation challenges

Deliverables:

  • Brand Portal Setup: Custom online platform for accessing all brand resources
  • Training Documentation: Comprehensive guides for brand implementation
  • Performance Dashboard: Real-time tracking of brand performance metrics
  • Optimization Reports: Regular analysis and recommendations for improvement
  • Support System: Ongoing access to brand expertise and assistance

Why Partner With Setsail?

We combine strategic thinking with creative excellence to deliver brand design that drives real business results. Our proven framework ensures your investment in design translates directly to revenue growth.

Our Unique Approach:

  • Data-Driven Design: We base decisions on real user insights and market data
  • Results-Focused: Every design choice is tied to specific business objectives
  • Industry Expertise: Deep understanding of adventure and tourism brands
  • Proven Process: Systematic approach that consistently delivers results
  • Ongoing Support: Long-term partnership focused on your success

Success Metrics We Track:

  • Brand Recognition: Measuring awareness and recall
  • Engagement Rates: Tracking interaction with brand materials
  • Conversion Impact: Analyzing how design affects sales
  • Resource Efficiency: Measuring time saved in content creation
  • Brand Consistency: Tracking adherence to guidelines

Easy Pricing & Summary

Why we’re the right team

A Full Service Marketing Studio

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10+ years of experience delivering exceptional ROI for clients.

Recognized partners with Google Ads, Meta Business, and other leading platforms.

A dedicated team under 1 roof that understands your unique goals and crafts tailored strategies to achieve them.

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Brand Creation Services

From logo design to messaging, we build a cohesive and memorable brand identity tailored to your business values, audience, and market positioning.

One time setup cost

$5,600

What is included, broken down:

Logo design, colour palette, typography, brand guidelines, visual identity, tagline development, messaging framework, competitor analysis, audience research, and brand story creation.

Performance Marketing Strategy & Setup

One-time Cost

Discovery & Audience Research

We explore your goals, audience, and market positioning to establish a strategic foundation for your brand.

$ 1,400

Logo Design & Visual Identity Development

We create a professional logo with up to two iterations and establish your visual identity, including typography, colour palette, and brand mood.

$ 3,360

Brand Guideline Portal

We develop a comprehensive online portal with guidelines for logo usage, typography, and your colour palette. Includes mockups for business cards, email signatures, and letterhead.

$ 840

$ 5,600

Subscription to Branding Portal (Optional)

Monthly Cost

Monthly Subscription

Includes a custom portal URL, access for up to 3 content editors, and 1 hour of monthly support from the Setsail team for updates and adjustments.

$ 250 /month

$ 250 /month

Communications Strategy

Platform Cost

Messaging Development & Content Planning

We craft a tailored brand voice, provide recommendations for communication channels, and create a high-level content calendar framework to ensure consistent messaging.

$ 2,500

$ 2,500

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Frequently asked questions

There's a lot to know, but we try to make it simple for you. Of course, always feel free to reach out to clarify any points.

How long does the branding process take?

Our typical brand development process takes 6-8 weeks from kickoff to final delivery, though timeline can vary based on project scope and complexity. We maintain clear communication throughout the process and provide regular updates on progress and timing.

What makes your approach different from other agencies?

We focus on measurable business results, not just aesthetics. Our ROI Framework ensures every design decision supports your business objectives. We also specialize in adventure and tourism brands, bringing deep industry knowledge to every project.

How do you ensure brand consistency across materials?

We create comprehensive brand guidelines and template systems, plus provide training and tools to maintain consistency across all touchpoints. Our brand management system makes it easy for teams to access and use brand assets correctly.

What types of marketing collateral do you design?

We design all essential marketing materials including:
- Presentations and pitch decks
- Brochures and sales materials
- Digital assets and social media graphics
- Trade show and event materials
- Email templates and newsletters
- Website design elements
- Video thumbnails and graphics
- Online advertising materials
- Product packaging and labels
- Environmental graphics and signage

Do you provide ongoing support after the initial project?

Yes, we offer various support packages to ensure your brand continues to evolve and perform. This includes regular check-ins, performance monitoring, and ongoing optimization of your brand assets.

How do you handle revisions and feedback?

Our iterative design process includes multiple review points and revision rounds. We maintain clear communication throughout and ensure all stakeholders have input at the appropriate stages.

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