What Hired Hand Design does

Hired Hand Design LLC is a sole-principal design and branding studio founded and operated by designer Damon Telepak, who has over 30 years of experience in the field. The studio is headquartered at 200 Wales St., Fourth Floor #400, Abington, Massachusetts, and also operates under the trade name Your Design & Supply Co. Its work is delivered by the principal augmented by a network of specialized freelance contractors spanning printing, signage, vinyl, painting, apparel production, and cycling industry partnerships (e.g., CB Sign, EZ-Up, Time Out Sportswear, Signs 36, Graphics Lab, Specialized).

The studio offers a broad portfolio of design, branding, web development, merchandise, and store-installation services. Core products include Web Design & Development across nine CMS platforms (Shopify, Duda, SquareSpace, SmartEtailing, MindBody, Keap, Wix, Weebly, Aspiresoft), Brand Identity and Logo Design, Print Design, Store Design and Display Graphics, and a full merchandise line covering cycling apparel, T-shirts, hoodies, hats, water bottles, drinkware, stickers, and custom tents (produced via EZ-Up). Supporting services include social media campaigns across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Google Business Page, and Apple Business Connect, Google Business Profile setup, SEO consulting, email marketing, and Gmail Workspace configuration. The studio also executes software integration projects linking client websites with Think Reservations (booking), Toast POS, and Mindbody (scheduling), and provides database consolidation services.

The go-to-market is sales-led and direct: prospective clients reach out via phone ((781) 205-0708), email ([email protected]), or a 'Hire Us' website inquiry form. Pricing is fully custom and project-based with no published tiers or retainers; clients submit scope, timeline, and budget per inquiry. Distribution is regional, focused on the New England market (Massachusetts and Vermont case studies), with primary customer segments being small businesses and local retail, sports events and race organizers (notably cycling, MTB, and triathlon events), and nonprofits and charities. Revenue is generated through professional services fees (design, web development, store installation) and merchandise/apparel production. Growth and demand are driven heavily by community referrals within the New England cycling and endurance sports ecosystem.

Name

Hired Hand Design

Legal name

Hired Hand Design LLC

Website

https://hiredhanddesign.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hired Hand Design is a sole-principal design studio in Abington, Massachusetts offering branding, web development, signage, store design, and custom merchandise services to small businesses, sports events, and nonprofits, with a focus on the New England cycling and endurance sports community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Graphic Design and Branding Services

NAICS

Graphic Design Services (541430)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental & Experiential Brand Design (Retail/Exhibit/Signage) (MPAAAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Creative & Experience Design Agencies (Web/App/UX) (MPAAAAAD), Event Signage, Props & Custom Installations (HSACAOAG)

Keywords

• Graphic design services
• Brand identity design
• Web development services
• Custom merchandise design
• Event marketing design

Headquarters

HQ city

Abington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Design & Branding Services: Project-based professional services including logo design, brand identity, print design, merchandise design, and visual branding. Fees quoted on per-project basis based on scope and timeline.
2. Web Development Services: Website design and development services ranging from simple splash pages to multi-page responsive mobile-friendly websites. Includes CMS setup, SEO consulting, and ongoing maintenance.
3. Store Design & Installation: Physical store branding including signage, custom vinyl, painting, and aluminum installation. Project-based with coordination of external contractors.
4. Merchandise & Apparel: Design and production of custom merchandise including T-shirts, hoodies, cycling apparel, drinkware, water bottles, hats, and stickers. On-demand printing available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hired Hand Design is a project-based design and branding studio that delivers web design and development, brand identity, logo, print, and poster design, store design and signage, and custom merchandise (apparel, drinkware, stickers, tents) to businesses, athletic events, and nonprofits. Services span digital (websites, SEO, social media, email marketing) and physical (signage, vinyl, apparel) outputs, with software integrations for booking, scheduling, and POS systems. Engagements are sold as individual projects with custom pricing rather than as packaged subscriptions.

Product overview

Hired Hand Design is a design and branding studio offering a broad portfolio of services for businesses, events, and charities. Its core offerings center on Web Design & Development (across Shopify, Duda, SquareSpace, MindBody, Keap, and other CMS platforms), Brand Identity Design (logo, print, and poster design), Store Design & Display Graphics (signage, custom vinyl, painting, and installation), and Custom Merchandise (cycling apparel, T-shirts, hoodies, hats, water bottles, drinkware, stickers, and custom tents). Supporting services include Social Media Campaigns, Google Business Profile Setup, SEO Consulting, Email Marketing, and Gmail Workspace configuration. The company also performs Software Integration projects, connecting client websites with MindBody scheduling, Think Reservations booking engines, and Toast POS systems. The portfolio is organized as a service-based studio rather than a packaged software product — clients hire individual services or project engagements, and the company manages creative, digital, and operational components from brand identity through web development and merchandise production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Web Design & Development Custom website design and development services spanning simple splash pages to multi-page fully responsive, mobile-friendly sites, built across multiple CMS platforms with specialization in event registration, race information portals, and e-commerce stores.
• Brand Identity Design Logo and brand mark creation, digital strategy, and community-building services that establish and evolve brand presence for businesses, events, and charities.
• Print Design Printed media services including postcards, business cards, package design, gift cards, and custom print pieces for event re-launches and promotional campaigns.
• Custom Logo Design Bespoke logo and brand mark creation for businesses and events, establishing visual identity from concept to final execution.
• Poster Design Event promotion posters designed for walk-away distribution, serving as tangible takeaways that extend event brand reach beyond the event itself.
• Store Design & Display Graphics In-store visual appeal enhancement through signage, painting, aluminum installation, and custom vinyl to boost brick-and-mortar customer experience and brand atmosphere.
• Sticker Design Custom sticker design for events and races, serving as memorable keepsakes and promotional items that extend brand visibility.
• Signs & Banners Custom signs and banners for brand promotion and event messaging, designed to complement overall branding strategy and enhance the customer experience.
• Custom Vinyl Custom printed vinyl graphics for business dress-up and messaging, offering a non-permanent branding solution that can be easily updated.
• Cycling Kit & Apparel Design Custom cycling apparel design emphasizing visual appeal, safety visibility, and functional performance for racing teams and cycling events.
• T-shirts & Hoodies Custom apparel design for promoting businesses, brands, or events, turning customers into brand ambassadors through wearable merchandise.
• Head Wear Design Custom embroidered hats and beanies as relatively inexpensive brand promotion items that can be produced in smaller quantities.
• Custom Water Bottles Custom water bottle artwork design for cycling races and events, optimized for rounded surfaces and limited color palettes to elevate event branding.
• Custom Drinkware Custom drinkware design to add a polished and sophisticated feel to brand identity, leveraging the popularity of branded drinkware with customers.
• Custom Tents Custom printed event tents with advanced printing methods, produced in partnership with EZ-Up for faster delivery timelines.
• Social Media Campaigns Social media strategy planning, content calendars, and custom graphics creation for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Google Business Page, and Apple Business Connect platforms.
• Google Business Profile Setup Google Business Profile creation and setup to establish a foothold in Google search and maps, complementing website and social media presence.
• Software Integration Services Integration of client websites with booking engines (Think Reservations), scheduling systems (Mindbody), and POS systems (Toast) for complete business-management solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Transformed local charity mountain bike event into the largest MTB race in New England
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• CB Sign (Chris Berry)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaborated on Bikebarn Racing store design project, providing signage services alongside Hired Hand Design's overall store branding and design coordination.
• Iarossi PaintingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnered on Bikebarn Racing store design project, providing painting services as part of comprehensive store exterior renovation.
• EZ-Up (Craig Hensley)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreferred vendor for custom tent design and production. EZ-Up's printing capabilities and production team enable faster delivery of custom printed tents for Hired Hand Design clients.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Deksia: Branding and design agency focused on strategy, identity, and digital experiences for SMB and growth-stage clients. Comparable as a similarly-sized studio serving small businesses and events with an integrated brand-plus-digital offering.
• Civilization: Independent design studio focused on brand identity, web, and motion design for cultural and consumer clients. Comparable as a small design firm offering full-service branding and digital work with a similar craft-driven positioning.
• Character: Boutique multi-disciplinary design agency offering brand identity, digital, and packaging for consumer, tech, and lifestyle clients. Comparable as a similarly-sized full-service creative studio spanning brand, web, and physical design.
• Manual: Independent creative studio specializing in brand identity, digital design, and product design. Comparable as a multi-disciplinary boutique offering overlapping branding, web, and experiential services to a similar SMB-to-mid-market client mix.
• Hybrid Design: Design and branding studio providing visual identity, web design, and packaging. Comparable as a similarly positioned multi-disciplinary design firm with overlapping identity, web, and merchandise-adjacent capabilities.
• Beardwood & Co. Independent creative agency offering branding, web design, and digital marketing for lifestyle, food, beverage, and culture clients. Comparable as a similarly-sized full-service design studio combining digital, brand, and content work.
• Pine Gate: Independent brand and design studio (rebrand of Gin Lane) offering brand strategy, identity, and digital product design. Comparable as a similarly-sized brand design studio with overlapping identity, digital, and e-commerce capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Red Antler: Brand agency specializing in brand strategy, identity, and launch marketing for consumer brands. Comparable as a broader branding agency with overlapping identity, digital, and event/experiential capabilities, but operating at significantly larger scale.
• Pentagram: Largest independently-owned design firm in the world, offering branding, digital, and environmental design across consumer, cultural, and institutional clients. Comparable as a major design firm with overlapping identity, signage, and digital services, but vastly larger and broader in scope.
• Work & Co: Digital product and experience agency offering design, web, and product development for enterprise clients. Comparable as a broader digital design firm with overlapping web, brand, and e-commerce integration capabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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