1 AM Design

What 1 AM Design does

1 AM Design is a solo-operated creative studio headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, founded by graphic designer Camilla Kesterson. The studio delivers project-based graphic and web design services covering brand identity, packaging, large-scale signage, vehicle wraps, websites (built on Squarespace), merchandise, logos, and sales and marketing collateral. Its primary customer base consists of food, beverage, hospitality, lifestyle, and consumer brands, with secondary work for government/municipal clients, automotive dealerships, pest control operators, telecom providers, and real estate agents. Named clients include SweetWater Brewing, Jekyll Brewing, Hyde Brewing, CUCU, Wavii Hydration, Mellow Mushroom (170 franchise locations), Arrow Exterminators (148 locations), MotorCars of Atlanta, Moe's Southwest Grill, City of Alpharetta, 40 Love Scottsdale, and Books 4 Guys.

The studio operates without proprietary technology platforms, products, or software; its "technology" is the founder's craft executed in industry-standard creative tooling, with Squarespace as the chosen web platform. There is no app, no API, no AI/ML capability, no patents, and no third-party integrations disclosed. Production of physical deliverables (vehicle wraps, window vinyl, monument signs) is handled through a core partnership with Signs of Intelligence, a Norcross, GA-based print and installation provider.

Commercially, 1 AM Design runs a sales-led, direct-engagement model: clients are acquired through a portfolio website, referrals, and direct email outreach to [email protected]. Projects follow a five-step process (vision consultation, proposal/quote, design, revisions, finalization) with a 50% deposit to begin and the remaining 50% paid upon delivery of high-resolution vector files. The business is privately held, bootstrapped with no external funding, no parent company, and operates as a single-employee studio serving both Southeast US clients and select national accounts.

Name

1 AM Design

Legal name

1 AM Design

Website

https://1amdesign.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

1 AM Design is a solo-operated creative studio in Alpharetta, Georgia, founded by Camilla Kesterson, providing project-based branding, packaging, signage, vehicle wrap, and Squarespace web design services to food, beverage, hospitality, and consumer brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Graphic Design Services

NAICS

Graphic Design Services (541430)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial/Product & Furniture Design (BPAHAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Digital Creative & Experience Design Agencies (Web/App/UX) (MPAAAAAD)

Keywords

• Graphic design services
• Brand identity design
• Packaging design
• Signage design
• Website design

Headquarters

HQ city

Alpharetta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Design Services: Professional design services billed per project. Clients receive a proposal/quote, with a 50% deposit required to begin work and remaining balance paid upon finalization. Projects include brand identity, packaging, signage, website design, merchandise, and marketing materials.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

1 AM Design is a creative studio that delivers project-based graphic and web design services, including brand identity, packaging, large-scale signage, Squarespace website design, merchandise, logo design, vehicle wraps, and sales/marketing collateral. It specializes in serving food, beverage, lifestyle, and consumer brands through a structured 5-step process (vision consultation, quote, design, revisions, finalization) with a 50% deposit required to begin work.

Product overview

1 AM Design is a creative studio offering a comprehensive suite of design services rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include Brand Identity Design, Large-Scale Signage Design, Packaging Design, Website Design (Squarespace), Merchandise Design, and Sales & Marketing Design. The studio specializes in serving food, beverage, lifestyle, and consumer brands, creating designs that range from eye-catching packaging and visual identities to digital experiences, event graphics, and marketing materials. The company operates as a traditional design studio where services are delivered as project-based work rather than as software modules or subscription products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brand Identity Design Crafting memorable brand identities that make a lasting impact, working with emerging brands and established names to develop each element with purpose.
• Large-Scale Signage Design Designing attention-grabbing large-scale signage for outdoor displays and indoor installations that align with brand identity.
• Packaging Design Creating packaging that captivates on shelf and resonates with customers, from concept development to production, aligned with brand values and sustainability goals.
• Website Design (Squarespace) Creating visually stunning, user-friendly websites on the Squarespace platform with seamless navigation, responsive design, and optimized performance.
• Merchandise Design Creating unique and eye-catching designs for apparel, accessories, and promotional items that reflect brand identity.
• Sales & Marketing Design Creating compelling visual assets including brochures, flyers, digital ads, and promotional materials with strategic messaging.
• Logo Design Creating memorable, unique logos that communicate brand values and personality as part of comprehensive brand identity.
• Vehicle Wrap Design Designing custom vehicle wraps for food trucks and trailers including logos, exterior designs, and full vehicle coverage.
• Social Media Graphics Designing social media graphics for various platforms to promote events, products, and brands.

Quantifiable outcome

• Books 4 Guys website project resulted in a platform with nearly 19,000 email subscribers
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Signs of IntelligencecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSigns of Intelligence is a sign company located in Norcross, GA that prints window vinyl, vehicle wraps, and produces monument signs. They serve as the production and installation partner for 1 AM Design's signage and vehicle wrap projects. Projects include Mercedes-Benz Stadium mother's room and various client vehicle wraps.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mucca: Independent branding and packaging design agency serving consumer brands across food, beverage, and lifestyle — directly comparable to 1 AM Design's project-based brand and packaging practice.
• Beardwood&Co: Boutique branding and design agency working with consumer, hospitality, and lifestyle brands on identity, packaging, and digital — comparable service breadth and client profile to 1 AM Design.
• Hatch Design: Boutique branding and packaging design studio specializing in beverage and consumer brands — directly comparable to 1 AM Design's craft brewery and beverage packaging work (SweetWater, Jekyll, Hyde, Wavii, CUCU).
• MiresBall: Independent brand strategy and design firm with deep craft beverage client roster (including craft breweries) — directly comparable to 1 AM Design's craft brewery branding work.
• KOR Group: Branding and design agency serving hospitality, restaurant, and beverage clients with menu, signage, packaging, and brand system work — overlaps with 1 AM Design's F&B and hospitality verticals.
• Tractorbeam: Food and beverage branding and design agency offering packaging, identity, and marketing collateral — comparable service mix and vertical specialization to 1 AM Design.

Broad incumbents

• Landor: Global brand consulting and design firm with active packaging and food/beverage practices — competes in the same enterprise F&B branding space as 1 AM Design but with vastly larger resources.
• Pentagram: Largest independent design firm in the world, with food and beverage clients including beverage packaging and restaurant branding — a broad incumbent in the same design space as 1 AM Design, but at far greater scale.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/1amdesign
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1amdesignco

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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