Our
Method
We are creators and collaborators. We set egos aside and work hand-in-hand with our clients with the mutual goal of creating high-quality, meaningful work. FCS was started with the sole principle: “Design With Purpose”. We’re designers, but we understand business and want to use our skills to positively influence your brand and help you make an impact.
Our
Process
01
DISCOVER
We love collaboration, it’s the best formula for creating quality, meaningful work. We want to learn about your business, vision and goals to help us position your brand for success.
02
STRATEGY
Where does your business position itself alongside its competition and market segment? We use inspiration and research to help identify where your brand will sit, and rise above, the rest.
03
CREATE
The accumulation of discovery & strategy, we push pixels and explore various aesthetic and conceptual solutions that are aligned to our collaborative efforts, vision, and goals.
04
CELEBRATE
Your brand/project has come to life, now it’s time to implement it….and celebrate it. We shift our efforts to production and brand maintenance, making all of our ideas a reality. High-five on a job well done.
Our
Services
BRANDING
Logos
Identity Packages
Brand Guidelines
Brand Positioning
Campaigns
Marketing
Collateral
Apparel
Brand Swag
Menus
Signage
PACKAGING
Product/Retail
PoP
Labels
Food/Drink
DIGITAL
Marketing
Websites
Social
Clients
Red Bull
Monaco Vodka
Hornitos
Four Seasons Seattle
Teton Gravity Research
Tilted Kilt
MTX Audio
SOURCE Global
Pita Jungle
Press Coffee
Grimaldi's
The Lost Cajun
Walrus Oil
Luna Bay
Lightlife
goPuff
Studio
Stats
Opened
2014
FCS Staff
3
Home Offices
Phoenix / Seattle
Longest Tenured Client
7 Years
The
Team
Nick Christie
Founder/Creative Director
Nick lives by the motto, “Design with Purpose”. With almost 20 years experience in design and creative direction, Nick has successfully participated in the growth of several brands that range from hospitality to electronics. His work has been featured in several publications including: Maxim, Spin and Southwest Airlines in-flight magazine. Nick has a tremendous technical background which ensures the highest quality graphics and deliverables within every project he collaborates. His ability to adapt to each clients’ unique art direction to maintain consistency and brand standard is of huge value to any business he works with.
Steve Karlson
Partner/Art Director
Steve has 15+ years experience as a graphic designer and does his best to live by the motto “No Excuses, Play Like a Champion”. He combines experience, talent and determination to reach the best design solution for each project. Steve strongly believes that a great outcome comes from great collaboration and genuine relationships. He wants to get to know you, your brand, and your goals in order to create something meaningful and timeless that will have a
long-term impact.
Ashley Graduated from Arizona State University in 2017 and comes from a predominantly sales and customer service background. She lives by the words “You are what you do, not what you say you’ll do”. Ashley assists FCS with customer relations, project management as well as social media management.
Ashley Christie
Marketing/Social Manager
"I wanted to have the adoration of John Lennon but the anonymity of Ringo Starr. I didn't want to be a frontman, I just wanted to be back there and still be a rock and roll star at the same time."
- Kurt Cobain