Doug Best is a creative director and independent brand strategist who provides comprehensive design, branding, and illustration services to startups and businesses through his one-man studio, Doug Best Design.
Doug Best is a seasoned creative director and independent freelance designer based in Villa Hills, Kentucky. Operating through his studio, Doug Best Design, he provides a comprehensive range of branding services, including logo design, illustration, package design, and tagline development. With over three decades of professional experience, he functions as a one-man studio that guides clients through the entire brand development process, from initial research and conceptualization to the final delivery of polished brand assets. His approach emphasizes deep collaboration, applying focused creative problem-solving to build enduring and strategic brands that help businesses stand out in competitive markets.
His services are utilized by a diverse range of clients, including startups, small-to-medium businesses, and global branding agencies. By acting as a trusted partner, Best helps his clients define their specific needs and goals, delivering thoughtful and original visual solutions. His work spans various industries, encompassing projects such as packaging design for a Minnesota-based distillery, branding for a Brooklyn-based coffee roastery, and expressive brand development for a specialized tea company. In addition to his client-based branding work, he also operates a font foundry, offering an eclectic collection of original typefaces. His professional background includes extensive experience in art and creative direction, supported by a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design.