what we do
Brand Identity: substance not pretense
sub.stance /ˈsəbstəns/
noun | the most important or essential part of something; the real or essential meaning.
pre.tense /ˈprēˌtens/
noun | an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true.
(In other words, branding is not make believe.)
A brand is not something that we invent for you. You bring the brand. Either as a fully formed entity that exists in the real world, or as a set of ideas and values that will soon take shape. Our job is to see your brand clearly for what it is and what it hopes to be. Then design accordingly, with inventive work that speaks directly to the people you care about (customers, patients, students, ninjas, etc.). In practical terms, this involves the development of a core brand symbol and visual identity system that captures who you are, and is well suited to the many ways your brand will be displayed (social media, website, stationary, fleet graphics, Super Bowl ads, etc.).
With a strong brand identity in place, it’s time to make it dance. We can help you plan and implement the steps. If you have needs that extend beyond our technical expertise, we will shoot straight and help you find the right partner to get the job done with excellence.
who we are
Molt Brands is the brainchild of Tim Green, brought to life by the business wizardry of Torrey Sharp. Tim is the creative lead with his focus on top quality design. Torrey has built a proven structure for managing creative work to meet client needs and goals. The two form a solid team, though they do not often agree on movie recommendations.
Molt Brands draws upon a strong background in packaging forged at Faceout Studio, where we helped build a reputation for innovative book design. This experience is a source of depth for the branding focus of Molt Brands. Design for books requires a broad array of visual aptitude in order to work across multiple genres, demographics and subjects. This expertise informs the work we do for brands of all kinds.
Tim graduated from Northern Arizona University in 2002, and he has been designing books and brands ever since. His work has been recognized by the AIGA, Print Magazine, the National Advertising Federation, New York Book Show, Graphis and Chuck Norris (true story). When he is not at his desk designing, he is most likely to be found at home, with his lovely wife and 3 children. If he’s not with them, it’s a safe bet you’ll find him at a coffee shop, probably designing something. Be sure to say “hi” for me.
Torrey moved to Oregon in 1996 after earning a degree in Economics from Wheaton College. He worked as National Sales Manager for a publisher then made the jump to working with creative teams in 2002. Serving as Vice President for The DesignWorks Group led to ownership of Faceout Studio in 2007, a market leading firm specializing in book design. Over the years he has built strong working relationships with Amazon, Netflix, Disney, Ubisoft, Patagonia, CBS Corporation, News Corporation, Penguin Random House, Hallmark and many others.