Business Details
26 Years
experience
Award-Winning Creative Studio in Los Angeles
Since 2000, Meatoes has established itself as a respected creative studio in Los Angeles, delivering impactful design, branding, and packaging solutions. Our work spans diverse industries, serving global brands, celebrities, musicians, restaurateurs, and entrepreneurs with a focus on clarity and innovation. With a Grammy-nominated creative director at the helm, we combine artistic vision with strategic thinking to create memorable brand identities. Our commitment to personalized service ensures clients receive tailored solutions that align with their unique goals. Over two decades, we've built a reputation for transforming creative concepts into tangible results, working closely with clients throughout the entire process. From music industry campaigns to luxury hospitality branding, our portfolio reflects a deep understanding of market dynamics and consumer engagement.We pride ourselves on maintaining long-term relationships with clients who value our dedication to quality and attention to detail. Our team's expertise extends beyond traditional design, encompassing key visuals, packaging innovations, and immersive brand experiences. By staying at the forefront of design trends while prioritizing functional aesthetics, we deliver solutions that resonate with target audiences and stand the test of time. Whether collaborating with established icons or emerging talents, our approach remains rooted in creative excellence and client-centric service.
Services
Branding
Packaging Design
Key Visuals
Music Industry Design
Luxury Hospitality Branding
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- 20+ years creating innovative design solutions for diverse industries
- Grammy-nominated creative director leads award-winning design team
- Proven track record with global brands and entertainment industry icons
- Personalized service maintaining direct client collaboration throughout projects
- Specialized expertise in music industry branding and luxury hospitality design
Associations and certifications
- Grammy Award
Services
Branding
We create cohesive brand identities that capture each client's unique essence and market position. Our strategic approach combines market research with creative execution to develop logos, color systems, and brand guidelines that ensure consistency across all touchpoints. From concept to implementation, we focus on creating memorable visual identities that resonate with target audiences while maintaining long-term relevance in competitive markets.
Packaging Design
Our packaging solutions balance aesthetic appeal with functional design to create impactful shelf presence. We develop custom packaging concepts that protect products while communicating brand values through innovative materials and structural design. Each solution considers production feasibility, sustainability factors, and consumer experience to deliver packaging that stands out while meeting practical requirements for distribution and retail display.
Key Visuals
We produce striking visual assets for marketing campaigns across digital and print platforms. Our key visuals combine typography, photography, and illustration to create compelling narratives that support brand messaging. Each campaign is tailored to specific media channels while maintaining cohesive visual language that reinforces brand recognition across different marketing touchpoints.
Music Industry Design
Specialized design services for music artists and entertainment companies including album art, tour branding, and promotional materials. Our team understands the unique requirements of music industry projects, creating visuals that capture artistic identity while appealing to target audiences. We've worked with Grammy-nominated artists on comprehensive branding packages that extend across physical and digital platforms.
Luxury Hospitality Branding
We develop sophisticated brand identities for high-end hospitality venues including restaurants, nightclubs, and entertainment spaces. Our approach creates immersive brand experiences through environmental graphics, menu design, and marketing materials that reflect each establishment's unique atmosphere. We've collaborated on projects ranging from celebrity-owned restaurants to luxury resort branding initiatives.
People
Todd Gallopo
Founder/Owner
Grammy-nominated creative director with 20+ years experience in music industry design and brand development. Specializes in creating impactful visual identities for entertainment clients and luxury hospitality brands. Founded Meatoes in 2000 after honing skills in music packaging and artist branding.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We work across entertainment, hospitality, consumer products, and music industries with particular expertise in luxury branding and creative packaging solutions.
How long have you been in business?
Meat and Potatoes has been operating as a creative studio since 2000, with our founder's industry experience dating back to the 1990s music industry.
Can you handle international projects?
Yes, while based in Los Angeles we've successfully completed projects for clients worldwide through digital collaboration and strategic partnerships.
What's your design process like?
We begin with brand discovery sessions, followed by concept development and iterative refinement. Clients receive multiple design options with detailed rationale for each creative direction.
Do you work with established brands only?
We serve both established brands and emerging businesses, tailoring our approach to each client's specific needs regardless of their market presence.
Reviews (1)
Ryan Chen
Jan 31, 2018
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Fantastic design company focused on the client and the brand. They put in a lot of attention to detail and I would recommend anyone from a small start up like myself to a big corporation. The team is fun and hard working and extremely professional!
