Our most recent projects and thoughts on business, branding, and the state of design.
We love Newtown! Thanks to @newtownsandyhookct for inviting us to display our services at the Municipal Center. We’ll be camping out there for the next few weeks, so stop by when you’re dropping off your taxes! Pick up a copy of Topographic,…
This post is for all you botanists out there. Did you know that the CT State Flower is the Mountain Laurel? Yup, they decided that back in 1907. Straight out of the Connecticut State Register & Manual, “…the Mountain Laurel…
There are always going to be trends in design, some of which even we’re not immune to the temptation of trying. But when it comes to logo design, we have a few simple rules. No matter if it’s simple and…
Because so much of the design we create these days only lives on the internet, it is so nice to be able to get outside to see the work in real life, and enjoy it with some friends while listening…
Introducing the print version of our newsletter, Topographic. Standing at a tall 5 1/2 inches, it’s a really Small Publication About the Big World of Branding. We start each issue with a burning question about branding or design. Then we…
Some recent work for Frontera Strategies, an outsource medical diagnostic company based in Texas. We designed a direct mail piece aimed at private practices, as well as a recruitment flyer for upcoming college career events.
How was Map Agency born? Like many businesses that started during the pandemic, Map Agency was born in our home office which, believe it or not, was actually the garage for a short time. Interesting in learning more about us,…
Another great way to help define and differentiate your brand in the marketplace: brand patterns and textures. Patterns can be used in a number of ways on marketing materials, in presentations, on packaging, as backgrounds or design elements, to spruce…
Brand icons help to organize content and clearly symbolize specific information. When designed and presented as part of a brand identity system, they also develop a visual language that is unique and own-able for your organization, helping to stand out…
The story goes a little something like this: In 1958, Mr. and Mrs. Greene got married in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, and spent their honeymoon at the Nevele — one of the great but now-gone Catskill Mountain resorts. 65 years later,…
Unlike a symbol, a word mark — or logotype — uses only a custom typeface or a unique treatment of the name to create the logo. Though this approach might seem simple, there’s an unlimited number of creative possibilities, and…
The Studio
Have an interesting project in mind? We'll pour the coffee.
Map Agency
27 Glen Road, Suite #200
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
Let's Connect
Follow us on social, send a letter, or give us a ring.
Phone: +203.304.1846
Email: hello@map-agency.com
© Map Agency LLC 2023
