About
C2 Creative Studio is an independent brand strategy and design team in Chicago. With our creative ideas for leading brands approach, we help our clients maximize their reach and impact with big picture thinking.
Expertise
Creative Strategy
- Brand Auditing
- Brand Positioning
- Brand Narratives
- Brand Visualizations
- User Experience
- Workshop Sessions
Brand Design
- Brand Naming
- Brand Architecture
- Visual Identity
- Messaging & Copywriting
- UI / UX Design
- Website Development
- Trade Events & Experiential
- Packaging
- Photography
- Video Scripting
- Video Production
Campaign Development
- Advertising & Digital
- Social Content
- Direct Mail
- Print Production
- Brand Guides
- Technical & Medical Illustration
- Creative Production
- Event Production Support
Clients
Let’s break the rules.
Do you have a unique creative need or idea? We’re all ears. Whether you’re looking for fresh thinking on a new product idea, help workshopping a competitive scenario, or visualizing something that hasn’t been done before, we can bring it to life. Try us.

Patrick Smith, Founder & Art Director
Patrick’s creative skillset transcends strategy, art direction and graphic design. His photography and videography gifts enable him to see a creative solution through from the conceptual kernel all the way to its most robust and personal expression. View Patrick’s Linkedin Profile

Andrew Miller, Brand Strategist & Writer
Andrew excels at creating emotional connections between brands and their audiences. His insights drawn from the realms of music, psychology, culture and history enrich his strategic thinking and add depth and subtext to his brand storytelling. View Andrew’s Linkedin Profile