Form & Function Orthopaedics
When Portland orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Nancy Yen Shipley made the bold move to open her own practice, she needed to create an entirely new brand from the ground up. Modernist pops of color echo her upbeat, entertainer personality, while geometric shapes playfully reinterpret the concept of orthopedic forms. Taking it one step further, we were sure to incorporate "f-f-o" into the design of the logo mark.
PORTLAND, OR
Brand Strategy
Brand Design
Logo Design
Stationery
Signage
Website Design
Marketing Postcard
Lead Magnet PDF
Flodesk Email Template
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ENTERTAINER:
UPBEAT
QUIRKY
FUN
UPHOLDER:
HIGH QUALITY STANDARDS
TRUSTED PARTNER
YOUR ALLY & NEIGHBOR
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Dr. Nancy Yen Shipley, Form & Function Orthopedics
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Kat Tanita, With Love From Kat
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Dr. Andrea Matsumura, Sleep Physician
"From day one, Erika demonstrated professional unparalleled dedication and creativity in crafting a unique brand identity for my business. She truly understood my vision and goals, leveraging her 20+ years of expertise to develop a brand guide that resonates with my target audience. I couldn't be happier with the results and highly recommend her services to anyone looking to establish a strong and memorable brand presence from your website to social media to business cards and more… Erika, thank you for making SMK & Co’s brand exactly what envisioned."
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