DESIGN THAT SPEAKS
THE RIGHT LANGUAGE.

DESIGN THAT
SPEAKS THE RIGHT LANGUAGE.

Brand Identity Designer

Building Visual Systems That Position Businesses for Growth

I’m a graphic designer specializing in brand development, I collaborate with partners to create visual systems that balance strategy, clarity, and craft. My work focuses on helping brands communicate effectively through thoughtful design that feels cohesive, intentional, and lasting.

Ethan Smith Self Portrait

Worked with 20+ Brands

FEATURED PROJECTS.

Using strategy based design to shape how brands communicate.

BRINging projects to life through deep insight and collaboration with partners.

Drawing insights from each partner to create design decisions that effectively respond to their needs…

01

RESEARCH

Conduct in-depth research to understand audiences, market trends, and competitive landscapes, using interviews, surveys, and visual audits to gather insights that inform thoughtful brand and design decisions.

02

STRATEGY

Collaborate closely with the partner to define the core elements of their brand—including purpose, niche, voice, and personality—ensuring that all design decisions are grounded in a clear, intentional framework.

03

direction

Define the overall visual direction and tone for the project through moodboarding, reference systems, and visual exploration, establishing a clear aesthetic foundation that reflects the brand’s or project’s personality and purpose.

04

Concepting

Develop initial design concepts and variations based on research and defined direction, exploring multiple approaches to guide visual design and gather partner feedback for iterative refinement.

05

REFINEMENT

Collaborate with partners to iterate on selected concepts, fine-tuning design details, optimizing for clarity and functionality, and ensuring the work aligns with the brand framework and project objectives.

06

Execution

Translate finalized designs into fully realized applications, applying consistent visual language across all brand touchpoints, deliverables, and materials to ensure cohesion and strategic impact.

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A Glimpse at What it’s like to work together
from partners and collaborators.

A Glimpse at What it’s like to work together from partners and collaborators.

Hear insights from partners and team members—collaboration fuels success.

"I had the pleasure of working with Ethan Smith in 2023 to develop the brand identity for Fitz Auto Detailing. He designed our logos and helped shape the visual direction of the brand while taking the time to understand my vision. Ethan balances creativity with professionalism, working efficiently without sacrificing quality or detail. I would confidently recommend him to anyone looking for a talented and reliable designer."

Fitz Auto Detailing Brandmark

Connor Fitzgerald

@fitzautodetail

"I had the pleasure of working with Ethan Smith in 2023 to develop the brand identity for Fitz Auto Detailing. He designed our logos and helped shape the visual direction of the brand while taking the time to understand my vision. Ethan balances creativity with professionalism, working efficiently without sacrificing quality or detail. I would confidently recommend him to anyone looking for a talented and reliable designer."

Fitz Auto Detailing Brandmark

Connor Fitzgerald

@fitzautodetail

“Ethan is a talented and driven designer with a strong sense of craft in the projects he takes on. He has a natural eye for layout and branding, and he pushes himself to produce his best work. It’s been great to see him progressing in his career, and I’m excited to see where his design talent takes him next.”

State Bank of Southern utah Brandmark

Cordell Morris

@statebanksu

"Ethan was a pleasure to work with during the branding process for EntityWise Business Support. He took the time to understand our company and the image we wanted to present, delivering a brand that clearly reflects our professionalism. He was responsive, reliable, and easy to collaborate with throughout the process. I highly recommend Ethan to any business looking for high-quality branding and design."

Ash & Juniper Brandmark

Becky Lloyd

entitywisesolutions.com

"Ethan played a key role in building the ROFDA brand from the ground up. From early concepting to the final brand guide, event collateral, and web direction, he brought clarity, creativity, and consistency to every part of the process. His ability to think strategically while executing strong design made him an invaluable partner in shaping the brand."

Rofda Brandmark

Teresa & Jeff

rofda.com

"Ethan did an outstanding job designing the logo for Wasatch Dreamscapes. He understood my business and delivered a clean, premium mark that fits the brand perfectly. Communication was clear, feedback was handled well, and his attention to detail across print, vehicles, and online was impressive. I highly recommend him."

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Corey Lilliard

Wasatch Dreamscapes

"Ethan is one of the designers I trust most when collaborating on projects. He consistently delivers thoughtful, well-crafted work and communicates clearly throughout the process. His ability to understand brand strategy and translate it into strong visual design makes him a great partner on freelance projects."

Decorworx Brandmark

Carl Trujillo

rightbraindesign.net

"I have loved working with Ethan. I appreciate his professionalism and how he truly listened to what I wanted from my logo and brand design. He took feedback and quickly pivoted to make the brand feel like my own. I’m incredibly grateful for the investment and would highly recommend working with him if you’re building a brand that’s deeply important to you."

Bear Grit Brandmark

Drew Neerings

@drewneerings

"Working with Ethan on a creative team was always a great experience. He approaches brand design with both strategic thinking and strong visual instincts, which made collaboration during concepting and development extremely productive. He’s thoughtful, reliable, and always focused on creating work that truly solves the problem."

EntityWise Brandmark

Drew Oberg

Decorworx

"Working with Ethan was a highly professional and efficient experience. He helped me refine my ideas into a clear, strategic vision and executed it with creativity and precision. He was responsive, detail-oriented, and accommodating with time-sensitive requests. I truly value his expertise and dedication to delivering quality work."

Right Brain Design Brandmark

Ashton Smith

@ash.juniper.aesthetics

Lets work together to
Build something that lasts!

Lets work together to Build something that lasts!

Seize the opportunity—Press forward and start accomplishing your goals today.

Seize the opportunity—Press forward and start accomplishing your goals today.

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