Askew Collective is a team of like-minded individuals who take a holistic approach to help clients fulfill their dreams through thoughtful and creative solutions. They are well-versed with Adobe Creative Suite, creating everything related to graphic design and custom illustration. They blend strategy, design, and collaboration to empower startups and established businesses.
Askew Collective is a graphic design and creative agency founded in 2012, based in Portland, Oregon. The agency positions itself as a benefit company that combines thoughtful design with sustainable connections. With a team of fewer than 49 employees, they take a holistic, solution-driven approach to help clients achieve their goals through creative and strategic design.
The agency's commercial profile shows a minimum project budget under $1,000 and an average hourly rate of $65. The team is led by founder Kelsey Askew, who brings 13 years of graphic design experience and 20 years in fine art. Other key team members include an operations manager and a graphic designer, all focused on delivering personal client experiences.
Askew Collective specializes in graphic design, design services, and custom illustration, using Adobe Creative Suite as their primary toolset. Their service offerings cover packaging design, branding, murals, apparel patterns, and more. The agency also emphasizes environmental responsibility, donating $10 per completed project to Earthjustice.
The agency serves a wide range of industries including beauty, consumer goods, corporate services, education, entertainment, fashion, boutique, food and beverage, and higher education. Their client base spans startups, small businesses, medium businesses, and enterprise or corporate clients. Notable clients include BNF Kombucha, Oregon State University, Nike, NoorFit, and Leupold + Stevens.
Portfolio highlights include a floral mural project for Bijou Wall Coverings (budget $5K–$20K, 3 months), packaging design for Hedonisme (under $5K, 3 months), and packaging and custom illustration for Sip of Life Teas (under $5K, 3 months). Other projects include BNF Kombucha packaging and Noorfit Apparel Patterns, both in the $5K–$20K range.
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Services
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
Industries Served
Team Size
Pros
- Holistic, solution-driven creative approach
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and custom illustration
- Commitment to sustainability with $10 per project donated to Earthjustice
- Serves startups to enterprise clients across diverse industries