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2018

Building a Brand from the Ground Up

Backroom Graphics came to me at a pivotal moment. Founded by two brothers in the back room of their shared home, this New York-based, family-owned business had built deep expertise in commercial vinyl graphics.

Now they were ready to bring that craftsmanship into the residential market and they needed a brand identity that would position them as innovators in a traditionally utilitarian industry.

Services

Brand Identity
Marketing Collateral

Building a Brand from the Ground Up

Backroom Graphics came to me at a pivotal moment. Founded by two brothers in the back room of their shared home, this New York-based, family-owned business had built deep expertise in commercial vinyl graphics.

Now they were ready to bring that craftsmanship into the residential market and they needed a brand identity that would position them as innovators in a traditionally utilitarian industry.

Services

Brand Identity
Marketing Collateral

Date

Feb 2018

Date

Feb 2018

Date

Feb 2018

Client

Backroom Graphics

Client

Backroom Graphics

Client

Backroom Graphics

Industry

Manufacturing/Printing

Industry

Manufacturing/Printing

Industry

Manufacturing/Printing

Timeline

2 Months

Timeline

2 Months

Timeline

2 Months

Challenge

The vinyl graphics market is dominated by trade-focused businesses with functional, forgettable branding. Our clients needed to stand out. The brand had to feel clean, edgy, and innovative to disrupt the monotony of the industry.

Design Direction

The back room origin story became the brand anchor and visual focus.

I developed a high-contrast color palette paired with modern typography—a deliberate departure from competitor aesthetics. The logo needed to work across multiple applications, from storefront signage to digital platforms, so clarity and versatility were essential. One unconventional choice: square business cards. In an industry where networking happens on job sites and at trade shows, this format became an instant conversation starter and brand differentiator.

Impact

Within three years, Backroom Graphics doubled their staff to meet growing demand. Customers frequently cite the logo and square business card as deciding factors in choosing them over competitorsproof that authentic storytelling drives real business results.