We build brands that lead.

Hi, we’re Objective Brand.

We design and nurture brands that change the trajectory of a business.

We're a strategy-led studio serving complex, growth-ready firms—particularly in financial services, fintech, and other industries built on trust.

Our work spans foundational strategy, identity, digital experience, and the marketing systems that bring brands to life in the real world.

How we work.

We structure our firm for depth. A limited number of engagements each year ensures meaningful collaboration and close attention throughout the process.

We may be a fit if:

  1. You lead a complex, growth-ready business where trust and reputation matter.
  2. You believe strong brands are built intentionally.
  3. You value thoughtful design.
  4. You're ready to do the foundational work before accelerating growth.
  5. You believe the best growth starts with delivering real value.

We may not be a fit if:

  1. You're looking for a one-off project.
  2. Speed is prioritized over quality.
  3. Budget constraints prevent meaningful foundational work.
  4. You prefer to outsource thinking rather than collaborate.
  5. Lead generation is expected before strategy and positioning.

Process.

Exceptional companies are built on substance, grounded in purpose, and expressed through compelling messaging. We uncover your purpose and architect a brand that serves as the foundation and operating system for your next phase.

Through our four-step process, we build a differentiated, consistent brand platform you can grow with for decades.

We call this The Objective Method.

Phase 1—The Foundry

Phase 1 is about building a shared understanding of your business—where your firm has come from, how it operates today, and what truly differentiates it beneath the surface.

This is a research-led phase focused on listening, learning, and uncovering insight before we move into execution.

Phase 2—Future Vision

With a clear foundation in place, Phase 2 is where insight turns into intention. This phase is about defining how your ethos comes to life—shaping your company's identity and how it should be experienced as it grows through narrative, tone, visual language, and website design.

Phase 3—Development

Phase 3 is where your new brand is fully realized. We take the vision and build the physical and digital components that bring your new brand to life at the highest level: website, video, lead funnel, and anywhere your brand is experienced in the world.

We create a seamless, world-class, and beautiful journey for your customers at every interaction.

Phase 4—Activation

With the strategy defined and the brand built, we introduce it into the world. We help orchestrate a thoughtful launch—guiding the announcement, shaping the narrative, and ensuring the first expressions of the brand make the right impression.

For select clients, our partnership continues beyond launch. We help build on that momentum through ongoing creative direction, marketing strategy, and thought leadership—ensuring the brand continues to evolve and grow with the business.

The
builders.

Jen Baek
Head of Operations

Mallory Close
Manager, Brand Design

John Scianna
Founder, Creative Director

Ellie Kibbe
Head of Design Strategy

Charis Salazar
Growth Marketer

Kevin Braunschweig
Growth Marketer

Sophia Nelson
Brand Strategist

Liv Mulder
Senior Copywriter

Roman Naimushin
UI Designer

Elise Reina
Senior Brand Designer

Rebekah Hawk
Brand Partner

Devon Carlson
Brand Partner Lead

Joe Preston
Web Architect

Rui Vergani
Frontend Developer

Let's get shit done.