12point is a creative design studio based in Mt. Pleasant (Charleston, SC). Specializing in branding and business development, we bring our 30+ years of graphic design expertise to strategically develop your brand assets, from logo identity and website, to digital products, social media management and traditional print applications.
As an independent studio, we are focused and dedicated to the brands we work with, collaborating internally and with our clients to bring the best product forward for your brand. Our team is composed of dedicated artists specializing in Brand Development, Illustration, Web Design, Photography and Social Media, and we are driven to exceed your expectations.
LOOK GOOD EVERYWHERE
It’s important in today’s market that you have a consistent online brand, from your website to your social media. With a majority of potential customers viewing your business online via mobile phones and tablets, we work hard to make sure your brand content is easily accessible for this on-the-go crowd while also still looking great on traditional desktop and laptop screens. 12point will guide you through this process so your business can shine online.
THE TEAM
CHAD KLIMASZEWSKI
FOUNDER | CREATIVE DIRECTORChad is the founder and creative director of 12pt Creative. He has specialized in restaurant branding throughout his career either with agencies or working directly for two notable concepts, but loves the variety of work 12pt allows him to pursue. Says Chad, “I find working with other entrepreneurs to be so fulfilling. To see how each business owner goes about tackling similar objectives and how we can help them to succeed and grow is inspiring to me.” Chad has always been more than just a graphic designer and applies his creative thought process to numerous business applications…and life in general. He prides himself on his passion for good design and his dedication to our clients. With over 20+ years in the Lowcountry, Chad now considers the South “home” and is the very proud husband to Jen and father to Mia and Emma who you may see from time to time on 12pt’s social media accounts.
DAVID MANDEL
WEB DIRECTOR | PHOTOGRAPHYWithout David, 12pt Creative wouldn’t have been able to build half the sites we’ve launched for our clients. He’s a pivotal part of our online operations and brings humor and levity to us on a daily basis. David has been building and managing websites for restaurants, attorneys, dentists, tech innovators, retailers and artists for over a decade. And his photography work has been featured in Charleston Art Mag, The Post & Courier, Charleston Magazine, Charleston Scene, Charleston City Paper, Mount Pleasant Magazine, American Theatre and Carolinian Magazine, among others. From site launches to staff photo sessions, David alleviates stress for you and your team and makes everyone feel at ease. That’s why we call him, “Da’man!”
KANJANA WANDEE
ASSISTANT DESIGNERKanjana (KJ) joined us in the Fall of 2016 and brings detailed graphic design work to 12pt Creative. Completing her degree from The Art Institute of Charleston, KJ originally hails from Chiang Rai, Thailand, and enjoys photography, spending time outside, and developing her cooking skills. An incredible illustrator, we often task KJ with unique logo icons, creating memorable t-shirt graphics for our retail clients and incredible custom kids drawing sheets for our restaurant clients. She won multiple awards/contests while in school and in her early career, and we enjoy her sweet nature and the positive attitude she puts into her design work.
SERVICES
WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE
BUSINESS NAMING
First things first.
LOGO IDENTITY DESIGN
With two packages to choose from, we pride ourselves on designing logos that fit your business, not a set style.
BRAND DIRECTION
We’ll design the visual aspects that form part of your overall identity and help hammer home your brand.
WEBSITE DESIGN
You want a clean, good looking, effective website. So do we.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Engage with customers in a casual and personal environment, all while increasing overall brand awareness and reach across multiple social networks.
RESTAURANT COLLATERAL
From sports pubs and waterfront dives to casual and upscale dining, we have over 20 years experience designing for restaurants.
PRINT COLLATERAL
The devil is in the details, and all we can say is our office is hot. Clean, well designed collateral is our bread & butter.
SIGNAGE
From awnings and exterior signs to murals and interior graphics, your branding will stand out and look great.
RETAIL DESIGN
Whether it's an extension of your brand or your entire brand, we want your retail designs to POP with creativity!
FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY
We love food . . . and we love taking amazing photos of food that make you want to dive in. It’s a vicious cycle.
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHY
At the end of the day, we’re all in the people business. Let’s capture your team in their best light.
PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY
A picture speaks a thousand words. Try fitting that into a 140-character limit. Exactly.
LOGOS > RESTAURANT & LIFESTYLE MARKS
We love working with the hospitality industry. From early brainstorming and refining of the logo creation process through collateral design and liaising with print vendors, we develop your brand with you from inception to launch.
LOGOS > PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
From dentists and lawyers to apartment complexes, the needs of professional offices vary greatly. 12pt Creative works with you to make sure your office collateral and community advertising is clean, consistent & concise.
CONTACT US
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