ALTERNATIVE BRANDING + SHOWIT WEBSITE DESIGN FOR CREATIVE BUSINESSES
Give your brand a pulse.
Your brand and website should hit like a bass drop, crackle with the energy before a storm, and bring the rush of putting pedal to the metal. The kind of first impression that gives your clients goosebumps.
Now entering your villain era.
NO MORE PLAYING IT SAFE
Your business is accelerating. Your brand should too.
Maybe the brand you started with did its job. But you’ve grown since then.
Your taste is sharper. Your work is better. Your vision is bigger. And the brand that once felt like you is starting to feel like a version you’ve already lapped.
You don’t need to reinvent yourself. You need to uncover what’s already there and turn up the volume.
And no, alternative branding doesn’t mean you need an edgy aesthetic. Edgy is an attitude. Edgy is being willing to take an unexpected turn, choose the wildcard, and hold my hand as we dive into the unknown.
Because the coolest version of your brand? You might not be able to see it yet. But I can.
The best brands aren’t invented. They’re uncovered.
You don’t need to show up knowing exactly what your brand should look like.
Bring me the Pinterest board, the playlist, the screenshots, the half-scribbled ideas, and the references that only make sense in your head. I’ll read between the lines.
Like a sculptor who can already see what’s waiting inside the marble, I look for the thread connecting your ideas, personality, and vision, then turn it into something you can finally see, too.
WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER
Brand Identity Design
fresh ink
Starting at $2,500
for
Businesses ready to establish an identity that feels electric, or shed the one they’ve already outgrown.
Getting your branding done is a little like getting your first tattoo. It’s personal. It’s expressive. And when it’s right, you’ll wonder why you waited so long to make the commitment.
And you won’t be able to stop showing it off to everyone.
Together, we’ll create an alternative brand identity with enough personality to make an impression and enough intention to grow right alongside you.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Discovery Call
Creative Direction
Logo Suite
Color & Typography
Style Guide
3 Social Graphics
Timeline: 1-2 weeks
Kimmy got it, she embraced it, and she nailed it!
When we started on this venture as a group, I was so nervous about the brand because I wasn’t sure the person we would work with would ‘get it’. Kimmy got it, she embraced it, and she nailed it! She was very timely with her communication and extremely easy to work with. I feel truly thankful for the work she did and would recommend her to anyone looking for a badass brand!
Nick Wetherwax, Open Heart Outlaws
Customized Showit Website Design
the full sleeve
Starting at $4,750
for
Businesses with a brand they love, but a website that hasn’t caught up yet.
We start with one of my Showit templates. Then we make it yours.
Your colors. Your images. Your content. Your vibe. All the little details that totally transform your website until calling it a template almost feels like a lie.
Same foundation. Completely different energy.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Discovery Call
Free Kimmy Tran Designs Template
5 Customized Pages
Mobile-Responsive Design
Video Tutorials
1 Week of Post-Launch Support
Timeline: 2-3 weeks
It was like she could see straight into my brain.
From the very beginning, she just got it. She made everything way more cool and way more ‘me’ than I could have ever EVER even articulated.
Kimmy not only built me a website, she created a whole-ass vibe. She captured the heart, the *core* of my brand better than I ever could and turned it into something that’s bold, unapologetic, and so perfectly aligned with everything I stand for and everything that I am…
As someone who has always struggled with feeling “different,” it means the world to have a platform that showcases exactly who I am…It’s not just pretty pages–it’s a magnet for my ideal clients, the ones who see my work, my vibe, and instantly feel, Yes, this is my person.
Desiree, Electric Honey
À La Carte Brand Collateral
flash sheet
$375 minimum
for
Brands that already look damn good and want to keep that energy going everywhere else.
You put in the work on your brand. Don’t let a sad PDF or slapped-together Instagram graphic ruin the vibes.
From book covers and business cards to menus, merch, social graphics, pitch decks, and whatever else you’ve got cooking, I’ll make sure every touchpoint feels like it belongs in the same world.
No giant package of stuff you’ll never use. Just the pieces your brand actually needs.
WHAT COULD BE INCLUDED
Flyers, Posters, Menus
Social Graphics & Ads
Brochures & Guides
Book Covers & Swag
Pitch Decks, Banners, Biz Cards
& Much More
Timeline Varies
The versatility is incredible.
Kimmy Tran has been our graphic designer since day one…Kimmy has done our business cards, printed banners, web graphics, labels, document layouts, postcards, etc. The versatility is incredible, usually people specialize in just one, but she does it all…
Fast, versatile, and top quality. What more can you ask for.
Jeffrey Vinokur, Generation Genius
CREATIVE INTUITION AT FULL THROTTLE
Bold is the new beige. Let’s make you electric.
Alternative branding should be about more than just looking different.
Cool design is easy to find. A designer who can see where your vision wants to go before you’ve found the words to describe it?
That’s different.
I bring a whole lot of creative intuition, genuine care, behind-the-scenes hype, and an all-gas-no-brakes willingness to chase the unexpected idea until we find the one that gives you a thrill down your spine.
You had me
at “weird idea”
Not every cool idea fits neatly into a package.
If you need a custom website, brand + web combination, unusual collateral, or something that has you wondering “Does Kimmy even offer this!?” – just ask!
We’ll figure out what the project actually needs, and then make the rules up from there.
Custom Projects
PROCESS.
From first spark to fresh ink.
You don’t have to know exactly where we’re going before we start. Bring me what you’ve got, trust the process, and I’ll connect the dots from there.
That’s kind of the fun part.
1. Caffeine Kickoff
Once your inquiry lands in my inbox, we meet over virtual coffee (or an Alani) and see if the vibe is right.
Bring the scattered ideas, weird references, and “I don’t know if this makes sense, but…” I’m fluent in half-formed visions.
2. The Stencil Stage
You’ll give me the deeper details through your questionnaire + Pinterest board. I’ll develop two creative directions: one that feels familiar, and one wildcard that pushes at the edge of your comfort zone. Most clients end up with the wildcard option. Just saying…
3. Design Time
Direction chosen. Green light.
You hand me the keys, and I put pedal to the metal. I transform everything we’ve uncovered into a brand and/or website that feels COOL AF.
4. The Big Reveal
This is the goosebumps part.
You’ll get a private walkthrough so you can take everything in, sit with it, and share your reaction on your own time. No performing for the Zoom camera required.
5. Make It Permanent
Final tweaks. Fresh ink. Ready to rock!
We polish the details, hit launch, and send your new look out into the world to leave its mark.
FAQs
Questions before you commit to the ink?
Do you offer payment plans?
Do you only work with edgy brands?
What do I need before we start?
What if I don’t wanNA use one of your Showit templates?
What if I need branding AND a website?
Do you offer payment plans?
Absolutely! You can pay in full or split your investment into smaller payments:
Fresh Ink
$2,500 paid in full
2 payments of $1,350
3 payments of $950
The Full Sleeve
$4,750 paid in full
2 payments of $2,500
3 payments of $1,700
Do you only work with edgy brands?
Nope! Alternative branding isn’t about covering everything in black, throwing flames on it, and calling it edgy.
Your brand can be colorful, romantic, playful, weird, moody, or something I haven’t seen before. What matters is that you’re willing to step outside what’s expected, trust my creative instincts, and create something that actually feels like you.
You don’t need an edgy aesthetic. You need an edgy attitude.
What do I need before we start?
For Fresh Ink, bring your ideas, inspiration, and willingness to dig into my branding questionnaire. You don’t need to have the whole vision figured out before we start. That’s what you’re hiring me for.
For The Full Sleeve, you’ll need an established brand identity, finished website copy, your offers/services, testimonials, and any photography you want included. Once everything’s in my hands, I can take it from there.
What if I don’t want to use one of your Showit templates?
Totally cool. The Full Sleeve can start with any Showit template you love.
If another designer made the one that catches your eye, send it my way and I can customize it around your branding, content, and personality. The goal is finding the right starting point for your site, wherever it comes from.
What if I need branding AND a website?
Then we make it a combo.
If your current brand needs work before we build your website, get in touch and tell me what you need. I can create a custom project that brings your brand and website together so everything feels like it belongs in the same world.
ready when you are
Bring me the idea you can’t stop thinking about.
The weird reference. The mood board inspiration you’re a little embarrassed to share with others. The vision you can feel but haven’t quite figured out how to explain.
You don’t need to see the finished picture yet. I probably already do.