Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Advertising & Design Partner in Spokane
Founded in 1998, Thinking Cap Communications & Design & Design has established itself as a trusted partner for organizations seeking innovative marketing and branding solutions. Our expertise spans advertising, graphic design, association management, and website development, serving a diverse clientele including non-profits, government agencies, and for-profit businesses. With over two decades of experience, we combine strategic thinking with creative execution to help clients achieve their missions. Our team prioritizes understanding each client's unique challenges before developing tailored solutions that resonate with their target audiences.Certified as a minority and LGBT business enterprise, we bring a commitment to diversity and inclusion to every project. From managing day-to-day operations for non-profit organizations to creating award-winning design work, our comprehensive services are delivered with a focus on quality, transparency, and client satisfaction. Our virtual office model allows us to maintain flexibility while continuing to provide personalized service to clients across industries.
Services
Graphic Design
Association Management
Website Development
Advertising Campaigns
Copywriting Services
Project Management
Event Planning
Digital Illustration
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- Certified minority and LGBT business enterprise with specialized expertise
- 25+ years of experience in advertising and association management
- Award-winning creative team with diverse industry knowledge
- Integrated approach combining marketing, design, and operational support
- Proven track record serving non-profits, government agencies, and businesses
Associations and certifications
- Washington State Office of Minority and Women Business Enterprises
Services
Association Management
We provide comprehensive association management services for non-profit organizations since 2000. Our team handles day-to-day operations including communications, budgeting, event planning, and board support. With expertise in both operational management and marketing, we offer a unique combination of services that help associations achieve their missions while maintaining professional brand consistency across all communications.
Graphic Design
Our award-winning graphic design services combine creative excellence with strategic marketing insights. From logos and branding materials to complex publications and digital illustrations, we create visually compelling solutions that communicate effectively. With experience in long-form documents like directories and catalogs, our designs always maintain a strong marketing perspective that aligns with client objectives and target audience needs.
Website Development
We build custom WordPress websites that extend our clients' brand identities into the digital space. Our approach combines print design expertise with technical proficiency to create user-friendly websites that effectively communicate organizational missions. We handle all aspects of development, from initial design through programming coordination, ensuring websites are both visually compelling and technically sound while remaining accessible to diverse audiences.
Advertising Campaigns
Our advertising services create impactful campaigns that connect with target audiences through multiple media channels. With roots in Los Angeles advertising agencies, we develop creative concepts that translate effectively across print, digital, and broadcast platforms. Our comprehensive approach includes media planning, ad placement management, and quality control to ensure consistent brand messaging and optimal campaign performance across all advertising initiatives.
Copywriting Services
We produce compelling written content for both traditional and digital media platforms. Our copywriting services cover everything from print advertisements and press releases to website content and social media messaging. Working with award-winning writers and utilizing our own in-house expertise, we craft clear, persuasive communications that align with brand voice while effectively conveying key messages to target audiences across multiple communication channels.
People
Marvo Reguindin
President/Creative Director
With over 25 years in advertising, Marvo founded Thinking Cap after working at agencies in Los Angeles, Missoula, and Spokane. He brings strategic creative direction and association management expertise, teaching graphic design at Gonzaga University and serving on multiple boards while leading the company's creative vision.
Sierra VanderHoogt
Office Manager
Former administrative assistant at EWU's Pride Center, Sierra manages day-to-day operations at Thinking Cap. She handles scheduling, social media, membership coordination, and client communications while supporting the team with organizational expertise and attention to detail in all administrative functions.
Karena Kliefoth
Graphic Designer/Illustrator
A multi-award-winning designer with degrees from California Institute of the Arts and Spokane Falls Community College, Karena specializes in animation, illustration, and graphic design. She brings creative technical skills and artistic vision to all design projects, combining traditional and digital techniques to create distinctive visual solutions.
Questions
What services does Thinking Cap offer?
We provide advertising, graphic design, website development, association management, copywriting, and project management services for non-profits, government agencies, and businesses.
How long has Thinking Cap been in business?
Thinking Cap has been serving clients since 1998, with our founder bringing additional advertising agency experience from Los Angeles prior to starting the company.
What makes Thinking Cap unique?
We combine creative expertise with operational experience, offering both marketing services and association management capabilities while maintaining certifications as a minority and LGBT business enterprise.
Do you work with non-profit organizations?
Yes, we specialize in serving non-profits with both marketing services and comprehensive association management support, including event planning and day-to-day operations management.
Are you certified as a diverse supplier?
Yes, we are certified as both a minority business enterprise and an LGBT business enterprise through the Washington State Office of Minority and Women Business Enterprises.
How do you handle project management?
We manage all aspects of projects from start to finish, coordinating timelines, printing, programming, and creative contractors to deliver results on time and within budget.
Reviews (1)
Nadine Burgess
Dec 05, 2016
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Very professional, and knowledgable, the team at Thinking Cap are experts at graphic design and marketing! They take the time to understand their clients goals and their final products are excellent!
