Christian
Sparrow


Design  +
Branding


Helping small businesses make their mark in the communities they serve.

Services



Creative Strategy

Logomarks

Brand Identity Systems

Brand Naming

Squarespace Websites

Print + Graphic Design

Signage + Wayfinding

Packaging + Labels

Merch Design

More! (jazz hands)

About



Cape Cod-based experience designer specializing in intuitive branding, positioning, and online presence at a local market level.

  • The best brands feel personal and make real connections with their audience. In a moment, people either sense value and authenticity, or they don’t and move on.

    Why does your brand exist? Who it should matter to? What’s not working for them? How can we change that? These are generally helpful branding quesitons.

    But while all businesses have certain things in common, local markets are so much more personal and nuanced than that. So asking the right questions — not just canned ones — helps us find far more unique qualities and opportunities to build your brand around. And that’s what makes it special.

    Another important point is that humans are hard-wired to connect with each other, not with algorithms. AI can now mimic human communication, and people are sensing the differences. So more than ever, our brands need to pass the human "sniff test" to be trusted an valued by real people.

    Our quest is to get to the heart of your who, what and why’s, and translate this into a local-centric brand that makes genuine connections with people who appreciate these kinds of unique attributes that set it apart. I’m here to guide you through the process.

    Let’s Talk

  • Growing up in a DIY community like Cape Cod taught me some helpful problem-solving skills early on. But I needed a better foundation, so I went to college in Rhode Island, earning a BS in Science and Design.

    After that, I taught for a while in San Diego. Then the dot-com boom in the 2000’s led me to San Francisco, where I worked at tech start-ups and design/ad agencies for about a decade.

    The thing about “hustle” culture is that it’s not very sustainable. So my wife and I decided to move back to Cape Cod and open Sunbird: a cafe and lifestyle brand who’s tagline is “Cape it simple”!

    Since then, I’ve also been helping small businesses like ours elevate their brands in the communities they serve.

Rates



I work hourly, and by project.

My hourly rate is $160.

Branding projects begin at $7k.

New websites begin at $6k.

A website refresh begins at $5k.

Discounted rates are available for non-profits.

Scheduling



I schedule all projects in advance to ensure no client is rushed or under-served.

Project timelines range from weeks to months depending on scope, difficulty, and availability. Get In Touch

Projects



Below are some of the projects I’ve worked on; some independently, others on a team. I don’t maintain an active portfolio due to time constraints, but examples of my work can be made available upon request. Inquire here

  • Children's Hospital of Oakland
    Oakland, CA

    Community Development Partnership
    Cape Cod, MA

    Cregg Sweeney Artisan Builders
    Cape Cod, MA

    Danger Films
    San Francisco, CA

    Domus Investment Group
    Chicago, IL

    First Light Boatworks
    Cape Cod, MA

    Fortified Interactive
    San Francisco, CA

    Greenstein Acupuncture
    Boston, MA

    Halcyon Farm
    Cape Cod, MA

    Image Watches
    San Francisco, CA

    Monica Rizzio Musician
    Cape Cod, MA

    Neuro-QOL
    Chicago, IL

    Northwestern University
    Chicago, IL

    Orleans Winter Farmers Market
    Cape Cod, MA

    Pacific Experience Travel
    Newport, RI

    Pacific Fertility Center
    San Francisco, CA

    Podiatry Residency Resource
    Chicago, IL

    Pre-Future Production Co.
    San Francisco, CA

    Puccini & Pinetti Restaurant
    San Francisco, CA

    Punkhorn Farm
    Cape Cod, MA

    Rabbit Rabbit Radio
    Cape Cod, MA

    Rock Creek Oysters
    Cape Cod, MA

    Shearwaters Furniture Co.
    Newport, RI

    Sol Gardens
    Chicago, IL

    Sunbird
    Cape Cod, MA

    Supple Apothecary
    Cape Cod, MA

    Venticello Restaurant
    San Francisco, CA

    Wellfleet Farmers Market
    Cape Cod, MA

    W.H.A.T. Theater
    Cape Cod, MA

    Wilkinson Ecological Design
    Cape Cod, MA

  • ABFAS
    San Francisco, CA

    Business Integrity
    New York, NY

    California Lottery
    Sacramento, CA

    Commonwealth Bank of Australia
    Melbourne, AU

    Del Monte - Nature's Promise
    Chicago, IL

    Deloitte Consulting
    San Francisco, CA

    EDmin
    San Diego, CA

    Electric Espresso Co.
    London, UK

    eSet Internet Security
    San Diego, CA

    Figamajigs
    San Francisco, CA

    Flip Video
    San Francisco, CA

    Gaia Online Gaming
    Palo Alto, CA

    Google Android
    Palo Alto, CA

    Google Chrome
    Palo Alto, CA

    Google Nexus
    Palo Alto, CA

    Goorin Brothers
    San Francisco, CA

    Hewlett-Packard
    Palo Alto, CA

    iMeet
    San Francisco, CA 

    JanSport
    San Francisco, CA

    Major League Baseball
    A's • Oakland, CA

    Microsoft Office
    Portland, WA

    Nintendo Wii
    Redmond, CA

    Sprint Mobile
    San Francisco, CA

    Surfrider Foundation
    San Francisco, CA

    Lucas Films-Transformers
    San Francisco, CA

    TRX Fitness
    San Francisco, CA

    Wolfgang Puck
    Los Angeles, CA

    365 Media
    San Mateo, CA