I am a brand consultant and creative director that helps businesses small and large to establish and/or refine their brand, with the objective of turning their customers into an audience – "true fans," as Kevin Kelly of Wired Magazine describes them. I pursue this by embracing a paradigm of direct access. After thirty years working within agencies and boutique design firms, the most salient characteristic of successful work becomes obvious: the less there is between you and the designers specifically working on the challenges you face, the better. After all, who understands those challenges more than you? Why filter that informed perspective through unnecessary layers of agency architecture? There are no barriers at The Design Office Of John Murph. No gate keepers. No account executives or project mangers. Only you and the one crafting your brand with you.This direct access enables us to determine your brand position and strategy together. My process begins NOT with launching directly into an exploratory, but with deep conversations that draw out and define who your ideal customer is and where you stand relative to them – and where you should stand. These conversations can yield a narrative – creating a story arc around your brand. Translating a brand's position into a visceral journey, so to speak, can trigger empathetic connections that endure.The tools I use to create these narratives range across multiple disciplines:1) Branding2) Strategy and Positioning3) Graphic Design4) Packaging Design5) Copywriting6) UI Design7) Web Design8) Environmental Design BrandingI have leveraged these disciplines for a variety of clients across a number of industries. They include Hanes, Bali, Maidenform, Wonderbra, Playtex, Krispy Kreme, Biscuitville, Kaiser Roth, Dar-Ran Furniture, Dewey's Bakery, Sunrise Technologies, and more.Regardless of the medium, thoughtful, collaborative design is the essential ingredient. To quote Paul Rand, "Design broadens perception, magnifies experience, and enhances vision."Reach out and start a conversation today. I can help you tell your story. I'm ready to listen.hello@johnmurph.nethttps://www.johnmurph.net/