Left Hand Design is based in Austin, Texas—not San Francisco. We serve San Francisco and Bay Area companies through a structured remote process for discovery, concept presentations, feedback, approvals, and final delivery.
For more than 20 years, our studio has created original logos and identity systems for startups, established businesses, and growing organizations. The projects below are authentic examples from our portfolio; we do not present them as San Francisco work unless an individual case study says so.
Brand expectations can shift across contexts such as SoMa, the Mission, the Financial District, the Marina, and the wider Bay Area. We use relevant audience, category, and application context to inform the identity while keeping every design decision grounded in your actual business.
Each phase gives founders, leadership teams, and marketing partners a useful decision to make, with clear checkpoints instead of unnecessary meetings.
We clarify your offer, decision-makers, category conventions, competitive alternatives, growth plans, and the touchpoints where the identity must perform.
We present original directions with rationale and test them in relevant contexts such as product screens, websites, presentations, packaging, storefronts, events, and recruiting materials.
You receive organized logo variations, vector and raster files, color specifications, and practical guidance for internal teams, developers, printers, and other production partners.
Spicewood, Texas
Based in Spicewood, 5 Soul Wine Co. is a modern 10-acre winery that trades stuffy tasting rooms for backyard vibes. We built a bold brand identity, custom bottle packaging, and a website that’s as smooth as their Texas Hill Country pours. Read More
Dripping Springs, Texas
Hoss Straps builds gear that doesn't quit. We delivered a full-scale brand identity, custom packaging, and a high-performance website to match their rugged, weatherproof straps—proving that "tough as nails" can still look incredibly sharp. Read More
Spicewood, Texas
Based in Spicewood, Cypress Millworks blends 35 years of expertise with high-end craftsmanship. We crafted a brand identity that reflects their dedication to custom, hand-built cabinetry—delivering upscale woodworking solutions that look as good as they're built. Read More
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Atlanta, Georgia
Vibrantworks Financial brings clarity to the "experience economy." We built a brand identity that mirrors their mission—delivering tailored financial solutions and strategic growth for the creators and innovators who keep the world spinning. Read More
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Las Vegas, Nevada
We built a high-speed personal brand for NASCAR driver Riley Herbst. Utilizing his initials "RH," we designed a timeless, dynamic logo and a versatile array of asset lockups engineered to perform from merchandise to racetracks. Read More
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Spring, Texas
Based in Spring, Texas, APE-X Garage is a DIY haven for gearheads. We built a high-octane brand identity, custom apparel, and a style guide that speaks to the "Your Vision, Our Tools" mindset. Read More
Saint Jo, Texas
Located in historic Saint Jo, Texas, Red River Station is a premier outdoor music venue. We built a rugged, heritage-inspired brand identity and style guide that captures the soul of the legendary Chisholm Trail. Read More
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Atlanta, Georgia
Sabadough brings Roman-style "Scrocchiarella" pizza to Texas with a 200-year-old sourdough starter. We crafted a brand identity, hand-drawn illustrations, and a custom menu that reflect their obsession with tradition, patience, and the perfect crunch. Read More
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A strong identity should feel credible within its category without becoming interchangeable. We define what must feel familiar, what should feel unexpected, and which visual cues genuinely support the brand’s positioning.
The same system may appear in a product interface, investor deck, recruiting page, storefront, event booth, package, or service vehicle. We design for recognition across those shifts in scale, medium, and audience.
Distinctive does not mean adding more. A disciplined type, color, and layout system can create stronger recognition than a logo overloaded with symbols, trends, or explanations.
Organized source files, approved variations, color specifications, and practical rules help product, marketing, recruiting, sales, and outside vendors move quickly without fragmenting the identity.
No. Left Hand Design is based in Austin, Texas, and serves San Francisco and Bay Area companies remotely. Our 512 phone number reflects our Austin home base; this page does not represent a San Francisco office.
We begin with discovery and focused research, then present original identity directions with clear rationale and relevant application examples. Feedback, revisions, approvals, and file delivery are handled through scheduled calls and shared digital tools.
Most Left Hand Design projects start at $5,000 and scale with scope. Investment depends on strategy depth, application needs, stakeholder complexity, and whether the engagement includes a broader identity system.
We believe the best logo type depends on your business name, audience, industry, and overall brand positioning. Some companies benefit from a clean wordmark, while others need a symbol or combination mark that creates stronger visual recognition. We guide our clients toward a logo style that is practical, memorable, and well suited for how their brand will be used.
Choose a Bay Area studio when frequent in-person workshops, site visits, local production supervision, or direct community participation are essential. If your priority is an experienced identity partner with a structured remote process, our Austin studio can collaborate effectively with your team.
