Creative Design Solutions

Creative Design Solutions (CDS) is an award-winning creative, design, and communications agency founded in 1992 and headquartered in Pickerington, Ohio. For more than thirty years, the agency has provided services to hundreds of clients of all sizes across the United States and internationally. CDS specializes in complete Brand Experience, covering the design and development of a company's brand essence, identity, vision, mission, and related assets. The agency works with startups, small businesses, and large corporations on projects ranging from simple logo development to omni-channel marketing campaigns.

The agency operates with a team of under 49 employees and accepts projects with a minimum budget under $1,000, with an average hourly rate of $75. CDS has a strong track record of helping clients achieve measurable success, including developing design and marketing staff, exceeding budgets during the pandemic, and helping multiple startups grow to a national level with multi-million dollar sales. The agency's portfolio includes work for notable clients such as the Columbus Blue Jackets, Columbus Crew, Ohio Grocers Association, and the City of Pickerington.

CDS offers a comprehensive range of services including print design, branding, design services, web design, and digital marketing. Their areas of expertise include integrated marketing, and they serve industries such as nonprofit and food and beverage. The agency's client types include startups, small businesses, and enterprise or corporate clients. CDS has received numerous awards, including multiple American Design Awards, Communicator Awards, and PIANKO Awards for design and print excellence.

The agency's founder and creative director, Chris Schweitzer, brings over thirty years of professional experience as an award-winning designer, brand development expert, and marketing strategist. Schweitzer has been involved with every level of project management, from initial ideation to final implementation. The agency's philosophy is built on strategic and effective development starting with solid design and continuing with effective, personal, and no-nonsense communications with clients.

Client feedback is positive, with a perfect 5.0 rating from one Google review, indicating high satisfaction. The agency's work has generated success across various projects, from developing design and marketing staff for clients to helping startups achieve national-level growth. CDS invites potential clients to contact them for a free initial consultation, emphasizing their tagline: "Design can be dangerous. Call us before someone gets hurt."

The agency's portfolio showcases a wide range of work, including branding for Shadowbox Cabaret and Jump Asian Express, print collateral for FCCS, web design for Ohio Grocers Association, and integrated marketing campaigns for the Pickerington Chamber. CDS has also created branding for sports teams like the Columbus Crew and Columbus Blue Jackets, demonstrating their versatility and ability to handle high-profile projects.