Say no to status quo

We craft inspired, one-of-a-kind brand identities that make an impact.

WE TEAM UP FOR

A more equitable and exciting future.
Diverse voices, represented and heard.
Standing out in the sea of same.

WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE

High expertise with a
down-to-earth mindset.

We’ve taken everything we’ve learned working with agencies and a vast array of clients and built a boutique experience that’s focused on getting to the soul of your brand.

Process

We begin every project by deciphering what makes your organization unique so we can carve out an ownable space for your brand to live in. Then we weave together strategy, naming, voice, and visuals that work hand-in-hand for a nuanced, rich, and cohesive brand system.

We're hands-on at every step to ensure the head and the heart of your brand are aligned throughout the process, and we work closely with you to ensure the integrity of your brand at every touchpoint.

Capabilities

Brand Strategy

Naming + Architecture

Visual Identity

Voice + Messaging

User Experience

Website Design

Motion

Collateral

Social

Environments

Signage

Experiences

Illustration

Type + Lettering

Editorial

Packaging

Art Direction

Creative Consulting

THINGS WE SWEAR BY

Our time-tested truths.

WHO WE ARE

Natalia Kowaleczko

Founder + Creative Lead

Natalia is a Creative Director with 15+ years of experience on the cross-sections of branding, design, advertising, and experiential design. Her fortes include (but are not limited to) rock-turning, dot-connecting, big-picture-finding, and an occasional pun. She also loves being hands-on and crafting clever, intentional brand systems.

Tony Mingo

Partner + Engagement

Tony has spent the past 20+ years helping brands connect more directly with their audiences through design. On a typical day, you might find him translating between business talk and creative talk, distilling complex stories into simple strategies or randomly reorganizing his desk drawer for a better user experience.

Michelle Weed

Messaging Lead

Michelle is a word nerd turned Creative Director based in Chicago. With 15+ years of experience in turning phrases and giving brands an attitude, her superpowers are weaving linguistic threads and hearing voices in her head.

Michelle Busy

Designer

Michelle is a designer with a smart conceptual approach, dazzling creative skills, and poetic sensibility. She brings immense curiosity, drive, exploration, and some sweet playlists to our day-to-day at Pact.

+ an eclectic bunch of talented creative and technical partners that help to bring ideas to life on a project by project basis.