Artistic science
Describing the work of Ryan Sievers is one thing, but seeing is believing. Ryan's work is a blend of art and science. It is creative thinking woven together with his proven methodology for distilling to the core identity of a company or brand.

Portfolio of Identity Design
In this section you can view a selection of projects produced by Ryan Sievers. Each project brought new challenges, ideas, and design aesthetic requirements. What has remained constant is Ryan's drive to capture the look of success as needed by each client. Classic, timeless, powerful, and meaningful.  These are a few of the words used by satisfied clients to describe the work produced for them by Ryan Sievers. This selection is presented chronologically.

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Project
Brandmark

Description
Brand image for Ryan Sievers doing business as a freelancer.

Date
1999

 

Project
Logotype

Description
Corporate identity for a Brussels-based consulting firm.

Date
2000

 

Project
Logotype

Description
Timeless and minimally elegant brand for Ryan Sievers' consulting firm.

Date
2001

 

Project
Brandmark & Logotype

Description
Direct and recognizable logo for a home and office cleaning outfit.

Date
2001

 

Project
Logotype

Description
Impactful, with an emphasis on the key element customers need to remember.

Date
2002

 

Project
Brandmark

Description
Revamp of a brandmark already well-established in the client's marketplace.

Date
2002

 

Project
Brandmark

Description
Resume writing outfit branded with a clever "document" logo connecting to the new era of digital resumes.

Date
2002

 

Project
Logotype

Date
2003

 

Project
Brandmark

Description
Harnessing an architecture firm's partner symmetry with their name McCord, Randall & Nash. See the lowercase "m", "r", and "n" all in one? The first impression of an "m" was designed to impress "McCord" as the leading name of the firm.

Date
2004

 

Project
Brandmark & Logotype

Description
An elegant, clear, and conservative brand designed to enhance the image of a well-renowned dentist and his practice.

Date
2004

 

Project
Logotype

Description
An annual neighborhood event that drew thousands of people and significant revenue for the neighborhood civic council. Evocative of "A Christmas Carol" and the era during which it was penned.

Date
2004

 

Project
Logotype

Description
Building on the neighborhood's brand for additional tours.

Date
2005

 

Project
Logotype

Description
Further building on the neighborhood's brand for additional tours.

Date
2005

 

Project
Logotype

Description
Finding another historied aspect of the neighborhood, the civic council found another revenue opportunity that needed a brand.

Date
2005

 

Project
Brandmark & Logotype

Description
Comprehensive rebranding of the oldest organization of its kind. The logo captures a classic image of a "house" but also as an upward arrow, analogous to first time homeowners moving up!

Date
2005

 

Project
Logotype

Description
A commanding name that required a wholly refined identity.

Date
2005

 

Project
Logotype

Date
2005

 

Project
Logotype

Description
A start-up fashion label's fashionable label that will never go out of style.

Date
2006

 

Project
Brandmark & Logotype

Description
A rebranding of a financial services firm using a core element from their original logo.

Date
2006

 

Project
Logotype

Date
2007

 

Project
Logotype - Primary

Description
A colorful and energetic logotype, as a reflection of a new outlook adopted by the firm.

Date
2007

 

Project
Logotype - Secondary / "Monogram"

Description
"Monogram" version of the full brand image.

Date
2007

 

Project
Logotype - Primary

Description
A unique consulting model that involved action and acting.

Date
2007

 

Project
Logotype - Secondary / "Monogram"

Description
"Monogram" version of the full brand image.

Date
2007

 

Project
Logotype

Description
Application of literal and figurative imagery.

Date
2007

 

Project
Brandmark & Logotype

Description
Comprehensive rebranding of an up-and-coming development area. The two most significant "monuments" were captured in a photo and morphed into an immediately recognizable brand image.

Date
2008

 

Project
Brandmark & Logotype

Date
2008

 

Project
Brandmark & Logotype - Primary

Description
Elegance and timelessness.

Date
2010

 

Project
Brandmark & Logotype - Secondary

Description
Alternate format for different applications.

Date
2010

 

Project
Logotype

Description
Old-timey, warm, and broken-in. Hand-made, like traditional papers. Immensely functional as it is legible at any size, thin so it can be printed nearly any place, and monochromatic for ease of reproduction.

Date
2011

 

Project
Brandmark & Logotype

Description
Bold, recognizable, and informative.

Date
2011