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It’s ok to brag

It’s ok to brag

Iowa has always been a great place to live, work, and play. In an effort to create talk value for the state and its Creative Corridor, Creative Mellen, Sculpt,…

Author Icon Kevin Mellen
Date Icon 1/12/14
Code training intensified!

Code training intensified!

A new intensive nine-week developer bootcamp at the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center was in need of a brand and identity. The “Dev/Iowa Bootcamp” (as it became to be called)…

Author Icon Kevin Mellen
Date Icon 12/12/13
Navigating your identity

Navigating your identity

Ellen Hallin Life Strategies helps individuals, families, and groups navigate relationships, careers, faith, and identity. Creating directional and pathway components within the logo was key in branding Ellen Hallin…

Author Icon Kevin Mellen
Date Icon 11/27/13
Taking the world by storm!

Taking the world by storm!

Seed Here Studios with John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, worked with Creative Mellen to create a new brand and identity for “Student IdeaStorm,” a resource and platform for any student…

Author Icon Kevin Mellen
Date Icon 11/8/13
The clock is ticking!

The clock is ticking!

It’s time. Discover how to guide your brand with strategy, design, and messaging to help your company build equity and stand the test of time. Be design wise and…

Author Icon Kevin Mellen
Date Icon 11/1/13
A step in a new direction

A step in a new direction

Stepping Stones Elementary, a K-6 grade public charter school in Southwest Houston, gave Creative Mellen a unique web design challenge – communicate our brand and environment through pictures. The…

Author Icon Kevin Mellen
Date Icon 9/3/13
Let your brand be heard!

Let your brand be heard!

Listen up! Your brand image and messaging forms a first impression to potential customers. Learn how to create positive talk value with your brand. Be design wise and contact…

Author Icon Kevin Mellen
Date Icon 8/10/13
A Better View

A Better View

In need of a better street view presence (where traditional signage was not an option), Creative Mellen designed unique window clings that stretches the length of the building. Not…

Author Icon Kevin Mellen
Date Icon 7/19/13
Put your brand into motion!

Put your brand into motion!

View your company brand in a new way. Learn how your image and messaging can work seamlessly together to create a powerful impact in today’s marketplace. Did you know…

Author Icon Kevin Mellen
Date Icon 6/17/13