Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Graphic Design Solutions in Longmont
Lightspeed Commercial Arts has been delivering professional graphic design and visual communication solutions in Longmont, Colorado for over 25 years. Founded in 1990, our firm specializes in web design, logo development, and technical illustration for industries ranging from aerospace to healthcare. Our team combines 40 years of individual expertise with strategic partnerships to provide comprehensive branding, print materials, and digital assets that drive client success. We maintain rigorous quality standards through advanced production equipment and a commitment to client collaboration. Our work has earned over 30 national and international awards, demonstrating our ability to create impactful visual identities that enhance market recognition. We serve as a full-service creative department for small businesses, offering cost-effective solutions without compromising professional excellence.Our process emphasizes both aesthetic appeal and functional usability to ensure marketing materials meet technical requirements while engaging target audiences. With extensive experience in technical art and complex concept visualization, we help clients communicate sophisticated ideas through clear, compelling graphics. Our long-term client relationships, some spanning 18+ years, reflect our dedication to exceeding expectations while maintaining budget and timeline commitments. We provide free initial consultations to understand project requirements before delivering tailored design solutions that align with business objectives.
Services
Branding/Logos
Web & Print Design
Illustration
Technical Art
Marketing Services
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of professional graphic design experience
- Specialize in technical illustration for complex concepts and machinery
- Provide comprehensive branding solutions from logo design to marketing materials
- Maintain strategic partnerships for expanded web development capabilities
- Deliver award-winning designs that exceed client expectations
What people say
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Outstanding work
Services
Branding/Logos
Create distinctive visual identities that establish market recognition. Our branding process combines strategic research with creative execution to develop logos, color palettes, and typography systems that reflect business values. We ensure consistent application across all marketing materials to strengthen brand equity and customer trust.
Web & Print Design
Develop cohesive online and physical marketing materials that maintain visual consistency. Our designs balance aesthetic appeal with functional usability, creating websites and printed collateral that effectively communicate brand messaging while meeting technical production requirements for optimal results.
Technical Illustration
Transform complex technical concepts into clear visual representations. Specializing in machinery diagrams, medical device illustrations, and scientific concepts, we create detailed visuals that simplify complicated information for educational materials, product manuals, and marketing assets across multiple industries.
Marketing Services
Provide comprehensive marketing material development from concept to production. Our services include brochure design, tradeshow displays, and direct mail pieces that maintain brand consistency while driving customer engagement through strategically designed visual communication solutions.
Product Rendering
Create photorealistic product representations for marketing and development purposes. Our rendering services include exploded views, cutaways, and conceptual illustrations that showcase product features and functionality, helping clients visualize and market products before physical production.
People
Michael Hamers
Founder
40-year graphic design veteran with expertise in technical illustration and branding. Holds associate degree in Commercial Art from Milwaukee Area Technical College. Specializes in transforming complex concepts into compelling visual communications for diverse industries.
Steve Henry
Founder
Web development expert with 25+ years of software engineering experience. Former Hewlett-Packard engineer holding 14+ international patents. Specializes in creating customized web solutions that enhance small business online presence and marketing effectiveness.
Bruce Brinkman
Print Industry Specialist
30-year print production expert focused on delivering high-quality printed materials. Maintains industry-leading equipment standards including XEROX J75 Digital Press and Konica Minolta Bizhub 1250P for superior color accuracy and production capabilities.
Questions
What graphic design services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive design services including logo development, web design, technical illustration, product rendering, and marketing materials. Our expertise spans both digital and print media for complete brand solutions.
How do you handle complex technical illustrations?
Our team specializes in transforming complex concepts into clear visuals using specialized techniques. We've created illustrations for aerospace systems, medical devices, and scientific publications with precise attention to technical accuracy.
What industries do you work with?
We serve diverse sectors including aerospace, healthcare, publishing, and consumer products. Our technical illustration expertise particularly benefits clients in scientific and engineering fields requiring complex concept visualization.
How long have you been in business?
We've provided design solutions since 1990, celebrating 27 years of service in Colorado. Many client relationships span decades, demonstrating our consistent quality and reliability.
Do you offer website development?
Yes, through our strategic partnership with The Web Fellow, we offer complete website design and development services that integrate seamlessly with your brand identity and marketing strategy.
What is your design process?
We begin with free consultations to understand your needs, then develop concepts incorporating your feedback. Our process ensures brand consistency across all materials while maintaining technical production standards for optimal results.
Reviews (1)
Chris Parks
Jun 05, 2020
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Lightspeed Commercial Arts is my go-to for any design related projects. Mike has done a wonderful job with my business cards, letterhead, and envelopes. All I had to do was describe what I wanted and Mike did a fantastic job on the first version. I didn't even have any suggestions on any modifications. He was very timely and reasonably priced. Well worth it!
