Case Studies

Crux App

For thousands of years, astrologers have used an ancient and complex charting system, requiring a professional to interpret. We redesigned and modernized that charting system to become accessible and useful to a mass market.

Product Design, Brand ID, UI/UX, Creative Direction

Bode Product Launch

Bōde's platform provides home buyers and sellers with tools, information & data empowering them to buy and sell on their own terms. I helped brand, market and launch this successful platform.

Product Design, Brand ID, UI/UX, Creative Direction, Campaign Creative

Futurestay Brand ID

After a round of funding, this tech startup required a more in depth look at how their brand was connecting with their newly defined audience.

Brand ID, UI/UX, Campaign Creative, Art Direction

These are some of the brands I’ve worked for.

“Let’s give them something to talk about.”
- Bonnie Raitt.. or was it Reba? Siri?

Testimonials

Ryan Shantz

Founder at Sumo Quote

“I've worked with Trent on multiple projects over the past decade.On each occasion Trent has surpassed my expectations with thequality of his work and professionalism. He has nailed it on logo development, brand creation and as a Creative Director. I'm looking forward to working with Trent on new projects soon.”

Rob Howard

Author, Brand Rehabilitation Therapist & Engagement Engineer

“Having spent almost half of my 20+ year career working closely with Trent, I can honestly say that he's one of the most talented creative professionals I've ever known. I'm pretty certain what makes Trent so proficient is his formidable gift for listening, and his keen curiosity. While others are talking, ideating and trying solve problems, Trent is asking questions, uncovering insights, and contemplating. But he's not a loner. He's a true team player, with an amazing ability to bring out the best work in others. Trent has made me understand that there's so much more to the creative process than the ability to make things look, which he also happens to be so very good at. If you ever have a chance to work with Trent, jump on it!”

Ryan Mueller

CEO - Phantom Compliance

“I came to know Trent first as a neighbor and then, more gradually, as a top notch service provider that helped guide my relatively fledgling firm through a complex branding exercise and service delivery of a PRO level website.

Trent shepherded my team and I through multiple interviews and fact finding exercises helping us clearly define our services and find our voice as a starting point. Thereafter he distilled guiding principals and brand highlights and used these to develop a number of possible logos, typefaces and color ways for us.

My staff were/are beyond over the moon with the finished product and our clients and peers have reacted in an incredibly positive fashion. The branding and website that Trent delivered is world class and is on the level of our service delivery to our clients.

Last, the site stands out. It’s not some dime a dozen fintech or agency site that uses word salad to confuse and confound the hapless. It’s an accurate representation of our actual business and speaks to who we are as people and as an agency. 10/10 A++++++ would recommend.”

Joel Goldberg

Sr. User Experience Architect Critical Mass

“I've worked with Trent for most of my working life, though in Trent's case it hardly feels like "work" at all. He's such an enjoyable person to be around, always keeping things interesting and humorous. But that isn't to say he doesn't take his work seriously - he is passionate about creating work that is effective and impacting. His numerous talents range from creative and art direction, client service, to strategic insight and planning. He can always be counted on to bring ideas and solutions that are unexpected. He has a curious and inquisitive mind and I can't recommend him highly enough.”

Miranda Eng

Senior Consultant at Context Research

“Working with Trent is a dream. He is creative, down to earth, witty, and a perfectionist in his work. I would check off every attribute if LinkedIn would allow that. We contracted Trent to design and deliver communication products for high-profile initiatives - ones that would set our Pacific Region apart on a national scale. Designing and innovating in the federal government context is rigid and tricky, yet Trent fully embraced the challenges and created great products that respectfully pushed our bureaucratic boundaries. These products have transformed our government communication style by using design to effectively engage our staff, stakeholders, and clients in what we do and why we do it. We've received phenomenal feedback for his work from across the country, in fact, some colleagues were utterly jealous. Consider this the highest of recommendations to work with Trent and Suitcase Interactive. It will be the best contracting decision you've ever made.”

Larry Mayell

Sr. Project Manager

“I recommend Trent Martens for his creative talents in branding. We used Trent to develop the Brand and Imagery for Lauren Mayell - www.LaurenMayell.com . His artistic and creative abilities coupled with his process oriented approach to delivering results helped Lauren to discover her brand. The visual brand identity that Trent and his team created has resulted in a marked improvement in professionalism for Lauren’s website, promotional material and social media. The fans love the brand logo and imagery since they feel it really captures her true persona.”

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