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A fresh identity for CraftXecs: Designed for executive impact

Industry
Professional Services
Service
Branding
Client
CraftXecs

In the dynamic realm of executive leadership, it’s not just about what you do, but also about how you present yourself.

CraftXecs’ new visual brand, a significant strategic move, marks a fresh chapter in Karen Craft and her team’s dedication to providing C-suite-level advisory services with clarity and confidence.

From the beginning, Karen’s mission with CraftXecs has been crystal clear: to partner with senior executives in times of complexity, offering the kind of seasoned, inside-the-room counsel that only comes from deep experience.  The new visual identity is a testament to that mission, projecting a sense of composure, precision, and authority. The tagline “mitigate · restore · transform” reinforces the firm’s three-fold value proposition, aligning perfectly with Karen’s ethos.  

When creating the business card and event hand-out formats, the team aimed for simplicity with a powerful impact. A minimal layout provides whitespace room to breathe, while directing the eye to essentials, name, role, contact, and the corporate logo. The roll-up banner brings a full-scale brand presence, merging professional photography, sharp lines, and the tagline into a one-glance statement. This cohesive suite of materials ensures that whether at a networking mixer or a strategic off-site, CraftXecs’ brand leaves a lasting impression.

Our personal partnership with Karen and her team at her sister venture, iHR Advisory Services, positioned us uniquely to align the new visuals with her voice and vision. We understood her ethos: no-frills, senior-executive interactions with seasoned advisors who truly understand their clients’ experiences. It felt entirely natural to create a visual brand that not only looked appealing but also reflected the trusted and steady ally Karen has always been for us and her clients. In the realm of leadership and transformation, trust is not only earned; it is visually affirmed.

Credits and thank yous

Creative lead
Michael Ball
Art direction
Jamie Willows
Designers
Christi Volden
Jamie Willows
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