BKGD Creative

We love what we do, but it’s even more rewarding when we see our work come to life and bring joy to others—especially when it’s for kids. Last week’s Spokane Zephyr FC home opener was a great example of this. Recently, we had the opportunity to create a logo and event branding for our friends at Gamesquare. The event was hosted for Nick Eh 30, a pro Fortnite player and an inspiration to young gamers everywhere. “Into the Zone” was an immersive Fortnite event with activities, competitions, and a meet-and-greet. It took place in Boston, MA. Seeing our designs transition from the screen to the real world and knowing they helped create memorable experiences for young fans is the best feeling. A little bonus: We found a video from the perspective of a young fan that we think is great:https://lnkd.in/ga5ntGBc Photo Credits: Nicole Leob #EventBranding #GraphicDesign #EventGraphics

A rare photo of us together. What an exciting day Saturday was! The BKGD team met up to cheer on Spokane Zephyr FC during their inaugural home opener. We were thrilled to finally see two years of hard work come together! Looking forward to all the upcoming games! Huge shoutout to team owners Katie Harnetiaux and Ryan Harnetiaux, the wonderful folks at USL Spokane, and our marketing partner Power Marketing . #SpokaneZephyrFC #SportsBranding #Soccer #USL

Today is a career milestone day! Almost a year ago now I made a big career change and joined USL Spokane to help launch professional soccer in Spokane. The men's Velocity FC launched in March, and today, less than 6 months later, the women's Zephyr FC will take the pitch to a near sold-out ONE Spokane Stadium. I'm in awe of the vision of Ryan Harnetiaux and Katie Harnetiaux that has become reality, and of the energy and determination of the entire USL Spokane team. Spokane Mayor Lisa J Brown proclaimed today "Women's Soccer Day" in Spokane, the media is telling our story, more than 400 girls youth soccer players will join us on the pitch, and Spokane is showing up for these incredible professional women ready to take the nation by storm. A big thanks to all of our partners like BKGD Creative, Power Marketing and 3 Point Productions (and many more), and all of you for your support of me and this club! #uslsuperleague #wearehome #womenssoccer

We are honored to work with the Spokane Shadow Youth Soccer Club on their new crest commemorating their 25th anniversary and their heritage of soccer in the Spokane area. Building on their existing wordmark, we updated their color palette, adding in iconic elements of Spokane, and developed a modern lilac pattern to complement the system. Congrats to the Women’s First Team on their run in the WSPL Regional Finals! photo credit: Benji Wade #branding #soccer #crest #spokane #spokaneshadow #spokanesounders

This week we sat down with another local creative, Tiffany Patterson. If you don’t already know them, Tiffany is far more than just a creative; they are a community builder and a magnetizing force of positive energy. Tiffany grew up in Wenatchee but moved to Spokane right out of high school and started pursuing their passion for photography at SFCC. Tiffany’s artistic energy couldn’t be limited to only photographs, though. Painting, illustrating, sculpting—you name it, they’ve done it and done it beautifully. With a unique style that, when you see it, you just know that Tiffany did it. From murals on walls to basketball courts and even intersections, their beautiful use of colors, creative composition, and innate ability to connect with others have certainly left a lasting legacy in this community. Oh, did we mention that this was all while being a full-time Designer and Art Director for a high-profile local agency, running a local scooter club called the @mild.riders.spokane participating in a litany of annual art events, and hosting their own gallery shows? Tiffany is an absolute creative powerhouse and just a great person that we feel lucky to have in our community. #spokanecreatives

As remote workers, we spend a lot of time at home. That’s why it’s a goal for us to link up with our fellow Spokane creatives more in person. Introducing the BKGD BKFST CLUB. Every month, we plan on inviting and connecting with local creatives to talk shop, drink coffee, and enjoy some greasy bacon and eggs. We kick it off with our good friend John Mujica. Originally from Texas, John served in the United States Navy before pursuing a career in design. He’s worked in several agencies around town, including Klündt Hosmer (now 116 & West), DH, and Pierpoint Design (that name sounds familiar). He’s a logo-making machine, a killer poster designer, and a master of black lettering. Currently, John is helping to mold our future coworkers as a Graphic Design instructor at SFCC. Thanks for joining us for breakfast John. You know it’s a great time when you almost forget to take photos! Do you have a favorite breakfast or coffee spot? let us know in the comments. #spokanecreatives #graphicdesign #breakfast

BKGD Creative proudly partnered with South Bay Athletic Club in Wilmington, CA to develop their branding, website, signage, advertising, and social media presence. Our collaboration aimed to help forge a meaningful connection between at-risk youth and athletes at USC. Through dynamic visuals, compelling narratives, and a cohesive brand identity, we crafted an engaging platform that inspires and empowers young individuals. This initiative not only highlights the positive impact of sports mentorship but also fosters a supportive community where dreams are nurtured and futures are shaped. Check them out: https://lnkd.in/gxG3fXyZ https://lnkd.in/gcxhQA8Z https://lnkd.in/gVqb7FiC #southbayathleticclub #branding #creative

At this year's AAF Spokane Addy Awards, the BKGD Team brought home both a Cobalt and Silver award! A Cobalt was received for the Spokane Zephyr FC logo, and a Silver for the FreshGrown TX Sleep Gummy packaging. Congratulations to all Addy Award recipients! And a big thank you to AAF Spokane! Credits: Spokane Zephyr FC Logo Art Direction/Design: Corey Harter Creative Direction: Jesse Pierpoint FreshGrown TX Gummy Packaging Art Direction/Design: Cody Thomas Creative Direction: Jesse Pierpoint #addyawards #aafspokane #graphicdesign

NEW BLOG POST! "Five Takeaways from Launching Two USL Teams (Almost Simultaneously)" https://lnkd.in/gqahV57A Huge shoutouts to Treatment, Power Marketing , Spokane Soccer Show (Benji Wade) and USL Spokane (Ryan Harnetiaux, Katie Harnetiaux, Dave Sonntag, JANETTE ATKINS, Tate Kelly & co.) We are stoked about tomorrow's HOME OPENER! #branding #marketing #uslspokane

BKGD work in the wild! Will you be attending or watching the broadcast of the Spokane Velocity Home Opener this Saturday (tomorrow)? Thanks to our marketing collaborators for taking on strategy and the implementation of this campaign, and to the team over at USL Spokane and the creators of the brand Treatment! #graphicdesign #spokanevelocityfc #usl #spokane #billboarddesign