C42D is a top New York branding agency for early-stage companies. We create compelling brands and engaging websites that connect with audiences, inspire investors, and eliminate the competition. From research and strategy to positioning, naming, identity, and web development, C42D has you covered from start to finish - with the greatest attention to detail, always. We’ll guide you through our process to find your unique magic and bring it to life across all touchpoints.
C42D is a top New York branding agency for early-stage companies. We create compelling brands and engaging websites that connect with audiences, inspire investors, and eliminate the competition. From research and strategy to positioning, naming, identity, and web development, C42D has you covered from start to finish - with the greatest attention to detail, always. We’ll guide you through our process to find your unique magic and bring it to life across all touchpoints.
C42D is a top New York branding agency for early-stage companies. We create compelling brands and engaging websites that connect with audiences, inspire investors, and eliminate the competition. From research and strategy to positioning, naming, identity, and web development, C42D has you covered from start to finish - with the greatest attention to detail, always. We’ll guide you through our process to find your unique magic and bring it to life across all touchpoints.
Portfolio
C42D branded and launched Brightline, a care-delivery startup that connects children, teens, and their families to virtual visits with behavioral therapists, speech therapists, and coaches. Brightline encourages collaboration between therapists, physicians, families, and schools to ensure that all the people involved in a child’s life know what’s needed to support them. To date, they have raised over 215M in funding
Cuebiq, a global leader in mobility and geospatial analysis, helps marketers answer their most pressing targeting and measurement questions via the industry’s most comprehensive understanding of the offline consumer journey. Cuebiq needed to evolve its brand position, visual identity, and web presence to embrace its role as market leader, while still reflecting the values and direction of the brand. We evolved Cuebiq’s current mark to be unique, ownable, and anchored in its core brand attributes. The resulting logotype uses a custom typeface to animate Cuebiq’s positivity and humanity. We extended that work into a new brand identity system and a rebuilt website experience. They have since raised over 25M in funding. View the full case study here.
One of Silicon Valley’s leading VC firms needed to update its branding to reflect it’s decades of unprecedented success. Foundation Capital needed an image that reflected its success, values, and its spectacular new Menlo Park headquarters.The brand’s final logotype is one of the brand’s most recognizable assets and is rooted in the collaborative nature of its work. We created a comprehensive identity system that can flex to meet the needs of all brand touchpoints.The entire project culminated in a successful relaunch of the Foundation Capital brand. Foundation remains one of the leading venture capital firm in the Valley, and we’re proud to have had a role in shaping the identity of one of the best.Read the full case study here
A hurdle is both a barrier and an action to overcome. It represents a bio-infrastructure business that ascends and clears roadblocks with velocity, landing safely on the other side. For business enterprises and regular people, Hurdle simplifies and accelerates the complex science of bio-infrastructure to fearlessly pursue the way biology is accessed and actioned.Chronomics, after successfully creating test kits for B2B and B2C clients during the pandemic, aimed to rebrand its B2B division with a new name and brand that clearly communicates its offerings, particularly the bio-infrastructure that powers diagnostics and research from sample collection to the final use.
Reviews ( 52 )
Overall rating
52 Reviews
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Published: January 18, 2024
The Project
Branding
Completed
Apr 2023 - Jan 2024
25000-50000 USD
Founder & CEO
Real estate
2 - 9 employees
Overall rating
Expertise
5Accuracy of Cost Estimates
5Communication & Responsiveness
5Accuracy of Timeline
5Value for Money
5Willingness to Refer
Summary
Overall, working with C42D on our branding and web development project was a positive experience. Their team’s efforts resulted in a successful outcome, and we were pleased with their communication, organization, and skill set.
Project Description
I discovered C42D through an online search and selected them over others due to their high ratings, pricing that fit our budget, and alignment with our company values. The team consisted of 2-5 employees who worked on a variety of tasks including brand strategy, research, and analysis, as well as web development on WordPress. They also provided design services for our brand identity and various brand applications. Throughout the project, we maintained communication through virtual meetings and email, and I was impressed by how they fully integrated their team with specific role skillsets.
Pros
C42D successfully completed the project’s tasks and delivered items on time. Their team was communicative and responsive, maintaining weekly status calls and responding to all requests in a timely manner. They also demonstrated strong organization and skill set, which was evident in the finished branding and live website.
Cons
There are no areas for improvement or anything C42D could have done differently according to our experience working with them.
Switched from another provider?
yes
Considered other providers?
yes
Published: January 14, 2024
The Project
Branding
Completed
Nov 2022 - Jan 2024
25000-50000 USD
Marketing Director
Confidential
2 - 9 employees
Overall rating
Expertise
5Accuracy of Cost Estimates
5Communication & Responsiveness
5Accuracy of Timeline
5Value for Money
5Willingness to Refer
Summary
Working with C42D on our branding and web development project was a fantastic experience. They delivered exceptional results, keeping us engaged and excited throughout the process. Their team’s creativity and flexibility truly set them apart as amazing partners to collaborate with.
Project Description
Our collaboration with C42D was a game-changer for our company. They helped us bring our vision to life by creating a unique logo, brand identity, and WordPress website. From initial brainstorming sessions to final website launch, their team was instrumental in every step of the process.
Pros
C42D’s quality work exceeded our expectations and left our team excited. Their creativity and flexibility were a standout, making them amazing partners to work with. They kept timelines and communication was smooth through email and Zoom calls.
Cons
There are no areas for improvement as the project ran smoothly. We were the ones who slowed things down due to our busy season, but C42D was understanding and accommodating throughout.
Switched from another provider?
yes
Considered other providers?
yes
Published: January 11, 2024
The Project
Branding
Completed
May 2023 - Jan 2024
25000-50000 USD
Director of People & Culture
Real estate
50 - 249 employees
Overall rating
Expertise
5Accuracy of Cost Estimates
4Communication & Responsiveness
5Accuracy of Timeline
4Value for Money
4Willingness to Refer
Summary
Working with C42D was a transformative experience for our real estate company. Their commitment to excellence and attention to detail resulted in a brand refresh that exceeded our expectations.
Project Description
Our collaboration with C42D began by sharing past real estate advertising efforts lacking consistency. Through a meticulous discovery phase, trend analysis, and workshops, they crafted a new brand identity that accurately reflected our mission, vision, and target audience.
Pros
C42D’s dedication and creativity shone through in every aspect of the project. Their ability to understand our organization’s core values and translate them into a cohesive brand identity was truly impressive.
Cons
There were no major drawbacks in working with C42D. Clear communication and setting expectations upfront is key to a successful partnership.
Switched from another provider?
yes
Considered other providers?
yes
Published: January 9, 2024
The Project
Branding
Completed
Jul 2023 - Jan 2024
25000-50000 USD
Director of Communications
Media
50 - 249 employees
Overall rating
Expertise
5Accuracy of Cost Estimates
5Communication & Responsiveness
5Accuracy of Timeline
5Value for Money
5Willingness to Refer
Summary
Overall, working with C42D was a great success. They understood our objectives, absorbed our culture, and transformed it into a strategy that resonated with our team. Their project management was excellent, sticking to the scope and timeline. I highly recommend them for branding and web development projects.
Project Description
My company enlisted C42D to help with reimagining our brand strategy and developing a new website. They guided us through the process of defining our corporate identity, creating visual elements, and implementing them on our website and brand guidelines.
Pros
C42D seamlessly rolled out our brand elements and website, representing our identity and mission perfectly. Their highly involved team was organized, accessible, and flexible, even taking on additional work outside of the scope.
Cons
There were no significant drawbacks in our experience working with C42D. They handled everything efficiently and effectively.
Switched from another provider?
yes
Considered other providers?
yes
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