Design At Work

Business Details

36 Years

experience

Your Trusted Partner for Integrated Marketing Solutions

Design At Work is a full-service marketing firm based in Houston, Texas, with over 30 years of experience helping businesses build and maintain strong brands. Our team of experts specializes in integrated marketing strategies, combining branding, advertising, digital marketing, and public relations to create cohesive campaigns that drive growth. We prioritize collaboration and partnership, acting as an extension of our clients' teams to ensure marketing efforts align with business goals. Our proven process focuses on developing holistic brands, creating targeted collateral, and maintaining top-of-mind awareness through data-driven strategies.

As a client-centric agency, we emphasize transparency, personalized service, and measurable results, having earned recognition as one of Houston's Best & Brightest Companies to Work For and a top branding agency by Expertise. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in long-term client relationships and industry accolades, including awards from the American Marketing Association and ANA Business Marketing Houston.

Services

Branding Logo Design Digital Marketing Web Development Advertising Public Relations Content Marketing SEO Services Social Media Marketing Strategy

Details

Year established: 1990

Highlights and features

We offer 30+ years of marketing expertise tailored to Houston businesses
Our integrated approach combines branding, digital, and traditional marketing seamlessly
We guarantee transparent pricing with no hidden fees or surprise contracts
Our team includes award-winning designers and certified marketing professionals
We provide dedicated account management with senior-level marketing strategists

Associations and certifications

American Marketing Association

What people say

Extremely easy to work with Transparent with costs Integral part of our organization Amazing job integrating into leadership team Results speak for themselves

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Services

Branding

Our branding services create cohesive brand identities that differentiate businesses in competitive markets. We develop comprehensive brand strategies including visual elements, messaging frameworks, and brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all touchpoints. Our approach combines market research with creative execution to build brands that resonate with target audiences and drive long-term customer loyalty.

Digital Marketing

We create data-driven digital marketing campaigns that combine SEO, social media, and email marketing to increase online visibility. Our strategies focus on targeted audience engagement through optimized content, paid advertising, and performance analytics. We develop customized digital roadmaps that align with business objectives while maintaining brand consistency across all digital platforms.

Web Development

Our web development services create responsive, SEO-optimized websites that combine visual appeal with technical functionality. We focus on user experience design, conversion optimization, and technical SEO to ensure websites effectively convert visitors into customers. Our development team implements modern frameworks while maintaining brand consistency with integrated content management systems for easy updates.

Advertising

We develop integrated advertising campaigns across traditional and digital channels to maximize brand exposure. Our approach combines creative concept development with strategic media planning to reach target audiences effectively. We create compelling ad content for print, digital, and social media platforms while continuously optimizing campaigns based on performance metrics and ROI analysis.

Public Relations

Our PR services enhance brand credibility through strategic media outreach and content distribution. We craft compelling press releases, coordinate media placements, and develop thought leadership content to position clients as industry experts. Our approach combines traditional media relations with digital PR strategies to create comprehensive reputation management programs that generate valuable media coverage.

People

John Lowery

Founder and CEO

Creative visionary with over 30 years in marketing, former NASA illustrator, and graduate of The Art Institute of Houston. Leads with artistic innovation and business strategy expertise.

Tricia Park

President

Business administration expert with 25+ years marketing leadership experience. Specializes in strategic growth and client relationship management, driving agency expansion since 1997.

Kelcey Hesse

Executive Vice President

Award-winning marketing strategist with journalism background. Expert in campaign development and brand storytelling, leading account management teams since 2006.

Danielle Craddock

Executive Vice President

Client experience specialist with design background. Focuses on personalized service delivery and team leadership, managing key client relationships since 2008.

Allison Garcia

Senior Copywriter

Public relations expert with journalism credentials. Develops compelling content strategies and media relations programs that enhance brand visibility and credibility.

Questions

What marketing services do you offer?

We provide full-service marketing including branding, digital marketing, web development, advertising, and public relations tailored to your business needs.

How does your marketing process work?

Our three-step process includes brand development, collateral creation, and top-of-mind awareness strategies to build cohesive, effective marketing campaigns.

Do you work with businesses outside Houston?

While based in Houston, we serve clients nationwide with digital marketing capabilities and remote collaboration tools.

What industries do you specialize in?

We work across financial services, healthcare, industrial, nonprofit, professional services, hospitality, retail, and technology sectors.

How do you measure marketing success?

We use analytics and performance reporting to track campaign effectiveness, focusing on ROI, lead generation, and brand awareness metrics.

What makes your agency different?

We combine 30+ years experience with personalized service, acting as your dedicated marketing department without hiring internal staff.

Reviews (5)

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Steven Coleman

Mar 26, 2020 Report

I had been in the insurance industry for many years before deciding to break out on my own. The company I worked for previously used Design At Work as their outsourced marketing department, so I was confident in their work and abilities to do a great job for my new company. They created a new brand and logo that set me apart from my competition. The website they created also helped me acquire new clients. Overall, I'm very satisfied with everything my Design At Work team has done and continues to do for me.

Corey Magliolo

Mar 03, 2020 Report

I recently used Design At Work's services when I was running for a school board position. Their team came up with a creative, eye-catching campaign that clearly shared my values and what I hoped to accomplish. They gave me a variety of custom slogans to choose from and decide the direction of my campaign. They also produced a website, postcard, sign and business card quickly, so word could spread about my run. Ultimately, I was elected and am grateful for Design At Work's help in getting me there.

Kate Blok

Jan 17, 2020 Report

Working with Design at Work was such a great experience for myself and company. They paid great attention to detail and made our ideas come to life. If you are looking for a great marketing team, look no further. Great teamwork and great people to work with. Thanks again DAW for the amazing work you did for us!

Proximity Systems

Oct 12, 2019 Report

Design At Work has been a great help during a big product launch. They are fast/efficient and really care about our marketing efforts. In the few weeks of being partnered, we have noticed a substantial increase in social media engagements and web traffic. If you feel your company is lacking or not sure how to increase your marketing efforts, Design At Work is a great fit!

Erin

Jul 01, 2019 Report

DAW has been the best decision I have made for my company in the last 3 years. They completed an entire rebrand for our company initially and then stayed on as our marketing team, managing our brand strategy, PR, website and social media. To me they are so much more than a marketing company, they truly are a part of my company and have done an amazing job integrating into my leadership team. They constantly go above and beyond and I sincerely enjoy working with them.