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Strong·hold | Noun
A place where a particular cause or belief is strongly defended or upheld.

Stronghold is an award winning design and branding studio in Buffalo, NY that helps founders and marketing leaders build brands that differentiate, scale, and support real business growth.

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Weber's Mustard

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A conceptual rebrand exploring what the Weber's brand could look like while honoring more than a century of history.

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Kiku Room

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Branding for Kiku Room, a hi-fi listening room serving up classic cocktails and a highly curated listening experience in San Diego's booming Little Italy neighborhood.

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Keepr

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Logo design and branding for Keepr, a personal breathalizer that empowers users to live the life they want, no matter their relationship with alcohol.

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Checkers & Rally's

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An extensive re-imagining of a beloved fast food chain, Checkers & Rally's, that includes everything from logo design, custom typography, brand standards, packaging and much more.

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SUNY OId Westbury Panthers

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An athletics rebrand for the SUNY Old Westbury Panthers—an NCAA Division III university in Long Island, New York.

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MagSnow

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Brand and packaging for the world's first two-in-one stomp pad and ice scraper, an innovative product that solves a common dilemma for snowboarders.

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Top Flite

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Logo redesign for Top Flite, a Dick's Sporting Goods brand that makes golf balls, clubs and accessories.

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Southern Junction

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Logo design and branding for Buffalo's "Tex-ish" style barbecue joint, whose founder was a James Beard Emerging Chef nominee in 2023.

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Southern Tier Distilling

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A packaging refresh for Southern Tier Distilling's canned cocktails.

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SERVICES

Brand Identity
Packaging Design
Print Design
Illustration
Naming & Strategy
Art Direction
Website Design

MISSION

Through a process that puts an equal emphasis on understanding a clients needs and creative solutions, Stronghold's goal is to create memorable and meaningful brand experiences when working with clients big and small.

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