Stand Creative Studio Llc

What Stand Creative Studio Llc does

Stand Creative Studio LLC is a privately held, bootstrapped Colorado-based creative agency founded in 2019 by Kaitlin Hollister and headquartered in Steamboat Springs. The firm delivers a full-service suite organized into three core practices: Brand Development (logo design, brand naming, concepting, identity materials, guidelines, strategy, voice and messaging); Creative Services (graphic design for digital and print, creative direction, packaging design, illustration, and content creation via a network of photographers, videographers, and copywriters); and Website Services (responsive design and development, hosting and maintenance, e-commerce integration, plus digital marketing including organic SEO and Google AdWords/PPC). Revenue is generated through custom project quotes and ongoing retainers under a professional services model, delivered consultatively through discovery sessions, concept presentations, and iterative refinement without third-party intermediaries.

The firm serves a diversified mix of small to mid-sized businesses, e-commerce and consumer brands, established companies seeking rebranding, and nonprofit organizations focused on environmental conservation, arts, and community causes — across verticals including sustainability, food and beverage, CBD/wellness, architecture, music/arts, and cycling advocacy. Notable named clients include Honey Stinger, Mountain Architecture and Design Group, Strings Music Festival, Yampa Valley Sustainability Council, LightHawk, Roberto's Salsa, Barwench, Lost Range, and Everleigh Body. Underlying technology is standard creative and web development tooling (industry-standard design platforms, web frameworks, Mailchimp for email, and Google AdWords with manual campaign management) — there is no proprietary technology, API, or AI capability disclosed.

Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven: the firm relies on its portfolio website with detailed case studies, client referrals, and community memberships (Female Founders Collective, Good Business Colorado, Climate Designers, International Society of Sustainability Professionals) to source clients locally in Colorado and nationwide across the United States. The team of approximately 7-8 includes a Founder & Creative Director, Website Developer, SEO & PPC Manager, and Business Manager, with services delivered directly by team members end-to-end.

Name

Stand Creative Studio Llc

Legal name

Stand Creative Studio LLC

Website

https://stand-creative.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Stand Creative Studio LLC is a Colorado-based, privately held creative agency founded in 2019 that provides branding, graphic and web design, e-commerce, and SEO/PPC services to small and mid-sized businesses, consumer brands, and nonprofit organizations locally in Colorado and nationwide across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Creative Design Services

NAICS

Graphic Design Services (541430), Advertising Agencies (541810)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330), Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

Creative Boutique Agencies (MPAAAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Integrated Full-Service Creative Agencies (MPAAAAAA), Digital Creative & Experience Design Agencies (Web/App/UX) (MPAAAAAD)

Keywords

• Brand identity design
• Website design development
• Creative graphic design
• Search engine optimization
• Digital marketing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Steamboat Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Brand Development: Project-based professional services including brand development (logo design, brand naming, brand concepting, identity materials, brand guidelines, strategy, voice and messaging), creative services (graphic design, creative direction, packaging design, illustration, content creation), and website services (design, development, hosting/maintenance, e-commerce integration, SEO, PPC). Revenue generated through custom project quotes and retainers for ongoing clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Stand Creative Studio is a Colorado-based creative design firm that develops brand identities (logos, naming, identity materials, brand guidelines, strategy, and voice/messaging), produces creative assets (graphic design, creative direction, packaging design, illustration, and content creation), and designs and develops responsive websites with e-commerce integration. The studio also provides digital marketing services including white-hat organic SEO and manual Google AdWords/PPC management, and offers hosting, maintenance, and ongoing support for client sites.

Product overview

Stand Creative Studio LLC is a Colorado-based design firm offering a comprehensive suite of creative and digital marketing services. The company operates as a single unified agency rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture, organized into three primary service areas: Brand Development (including logo design, brand naming, concepting, identity materials, guidelines, strategy, and messaging), Creative Services (graphic design, creative direction, packaging design, illustration, and content creation), and Website Services (design, development, hosting, maintenance, and e-commerce integration). The company also provides digital marketing through Organic SEO and Google AdWords/PPC management. The firm serves diverse clients across Colorado and nationwide, from startups to established organizations in sectors including sustainability, arts, food and beverage, architecture, and more.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brand Development
• Creative Services Creative services including graphic design for digital and print mediums, creative direction for campaigns and brand initiatives, packaging design, custom illustration, and content creation through a network of photographers, videographers, and copywriters. Aimed at businesses and organizations needing visual assets across print and digital channels.
• Website Design & Development Website design and development services focused on building responsive websites with modern design aesthetics, including website architecture, conversion optimization, hosting and maintenance, and ongoing support. Aimed at businesses and organizations needing a professional, easy-to-navigate web presence.
• E-Commerce Integration E-commerce solutions for businesses selling goods or services, including platform vetting, integration, or customization across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices, with consideration for inventory management and existing organizational workflows. Aimed at product-based companies selling directly to consumers.
• Organic SEO (Search Engine Optimization) Ethical white-hat SEO services providing measurable returns with monthly reporting, offering organic search optimization at a fraction of the cost-per-click compared to Google AdWords, with an industry-leading SEO performance guarantee. Aimed at businesses seeking organic search visibility.
• Google AdWords / Pay Per Click (PPC) Manual pay-per-click advertising management within Google AdWords, providing higher-level performance, fewer mistakes, and improved communications through direct account management, data interpretation, and trend analysis. Aimed at businesses seeking paid search advertising support.

Named customers13 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.

• Female Founders CollectiveminorOthersStand Creative Studio is a member of the Female Founders Collective, a network supporting female entrepreneurs and business owners. This membership provides networking opportunities and community connection with other women-led businesses.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Athletics: Independent creative agency offering branding, design, and digital experiences for ambitious brands. Comparable as a similarly-sized boutique competing for the same mid-market brand and web clients.
• Order Design: Boutique design and branding agency focused on brand identity, web design, and packaging for small and mid-sized clients. Highly comparable to Stand's full-stack brand + web + packaging offering.
• Hatch: Independent creative agency focused on brand development, design, and digital experiences. Comparable in size and service mix, particularly for growth-stage and cause-driven brands.
• Mucca: Independent creative boutique specializing in brand identity, packaging, and digital design. Comparable in size and service mix to Stand, particularly in the consumer/CPG packaging overlap (Roberto's Salsa, Under the Rose).
• &Walsh: Independent creative and brand agency offering brand identity, web design, and creative direction for mission-driven clients. Directly comparable as a small-to-mid creative boutique competing in the same brand + digital space as Stand.
• MetaLab: Design and product agency offering brand, web/app design, and product strategy. Comparable as a similarly-sized boutique that combines brand and digital product work for growth-stage clients.

Broad incumbents

• Big Spaceship: Established digital creative agency offering brand strategy, experience design, and performance marketing. Comparable as a larger incumbent that competes for the same mid-market brand + digital + SEO/PPC engagements, but with broader portfolio scope.
• Pentagram: Largest independent design firm offering brand identity, graphic design, and digital work. Competes for upper-end brand development work that Stand may bid against on larger engagements.

Regional players

• Cactus: Denver-based creative agency offering branding, web design, and digital marketing. Regional peer competing for similar Colorado SMB and nonprofit clients as Stand.
• Cultivator Advertising & Design: Colorado-based full-service creative agency. Direct regional comparable to Stand given overlapping geography and similar mix of brand, web, and digital marketing services for mission-driven and B2B clients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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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