Senior Brand Designer & Art Director
I design visual identity systems and digital experiences for startups, SaaS companies, and modern brands.
Recent Work
Household brand experience, applied to the next generation of startups and digital brands.
Household brand experience, applied to the next generation of startups and digital brands.
Trent Martens
Sr. Brand Designer
I’ve spent much of my career shaping brand experiences for established brands. Now, I focus on helping startups create clear, scalable digital identities and campaigns.
I’ve spent much of my career shaping brand experiences for established brands. Now, I focus on helping startups create clear, scalable digital identities and campaigns.
"Trent helped shape Givva’s brand and visual identity from the ground up, striking a rare balance between emotional warmth and functional trust. He captured the joy, care, and human nuance of gift-giving while building a system that also signals reliability and precision—critical for handling life’s meaningful moments and the money tied to them."
Rashmi Sudan
CEO - Givva
“I've worked with Trent on multiple projects over the past decade. On each occasion Trent has surpassed my expectations with the quality of his work and professionalism. He has nailed it on logo development & brand creation. I'm looking forward to working with Trent on new projects soon.”
Ryan Shantz
CEO - SumoQuote
"Trent's 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.”
Joel Goldberg
Sr. UX Architect Critical Mass
"The branding and website that Trent delivered is world class and is on the level of our service delivery to our clients. 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."
Ryan Mueller
CEO - Phantom Compliance
"Trent helped shape Givva’s brand and visual identity from the ground up, striking a rare balance between emotional warmth and functional trust. He captured the joy, care, and human nuance of gift-giving while building a system that also signals reliability and precision—critical for handling life’s meaningful moments and the money tied to them."
Rashmi Sudan
CEO - Givva
“I've worked with Trent on multiple projects over the past decade. On each occasion Trent has surpassed my expectations with the quality of his work and professionalism. He has nailed it on logo development & brand creation. I'm looking forward to working with Trent on new projects soon.”
Ryan Shantz
CEO - SumoQuote
"Trent's 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.”
Joel Goldberg
Sr. UX Architect Critical Mass
"The branding and website that Trent delivered is world class and is on the level of our service delivery to our clients. 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."Ryan Mueller
CEO - Phantom Compliance
"Trent helped shape Givva’s brand and visual identity from the ground up, striking a rare balance between emotional warmth and functional trust. He captured the joy, care, and human nuance of gift-giving while building a system that also signals reliability and precision—critical for handling life’s meaningful moments and the money tied to them."
Rashmi Sudan
CEO - Givva
“I've worked with Trent on multiple projects over the past decade. On each occasion Trent has surpassed my expectations with the quality of his work and professionalism. He has nailed it on logo development & brand creation. I'm looking forward to working with Trent on new projects soon.”
Ryan Shantz
CEO - SumoQuote
"Trent's 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.”
Joel Goldberg
Sr. UX Architect Critical Mass
"The branding and website that Trent delivered is world class and is on the level of our service delivery to our clients. 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."Ryan Mueller
CEO - Phantom Compliance
"Trent helped shape Givva’s brand and visual identity from the ground up, striking a rare balance between emotional warmth and functional trust. He captured the joy, care, and human nuance of gift-giving while building a system that also signals reliability and precision—critical for handling life’s meaningful moments and the money tied to them."
Rashmi Sudan
CEO - Givva
“I've worked with Trent on multiple projects over the past decade. On each occasion Trent has surpassed my expectations with the quality of his work and professionalism. He has nailed it on logo development & brand creation. I'm looking forward to working with Trent on new projects soon.”
Ryan Shantz
CEO - SumoQuote
"Trent's 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.”
Joel Goldberg
Sr. UX Architect Critical Mass
"The branding and website that Trent delivered is world class and is on the level of our service delivery to our clients. 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."Ryan Mueller
CEO - Phantom Compliance
"Trent helped shape Givva’s brand and visual identity from the ground up, striking a rare balance between emotional warmth and functional trust. He captured the joy, care, and human nuance of gift-giving while building a system that also signals reliability and precision—critical for handling life’s meaningful moments and the money tied to them."
Rashmi Sudan
CEO - Givva
“I've worked with Trent on multiple projects over the past decade. On each occasion Trent has surpassed my expectations with the quality of his work and professionalism. He has nailed it on logo development & brand creation. I'm looking forward to working with Trent on new projects soon.”
Ryan Shantz
CEO - SumoQuote
"Trent's 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.”
Joel Goldberg
Sr. UX Architect Critical Mass
"The branding and website that Trent delivered is world class and is on the level of our service delivery to our clients. 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."Ryan Mueller
CEO - Phantom Compliance
"Trent helped shape Givva’s brand and visual identity from the ground up, striking a rare balance between emotional warmth and functional trust. He captured the joy, care, and human nuance of gift-giving while building a system that also signals reliability and precision—critical for handling life’s meaningful moments and the money tied to them."
Rashmi Sudan
CEO - Givva
“I've worked with Trent on multiple projects over the past decade. On each occasion Trent has surpassed my expectations with the quality of his work and professionalism. He has nailed it on logo development & brand creation. I'm looking forward to working with Trent on new projects soon.”
Ryan Shantz
CEO - SumoQuote
"Trent's 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.”
Joel Goldberg
Sr. UX Architect Critical Mass
"The branding and website that Trent delivered is world class and is on the level of our service delivery to our clients. 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."Ryan Mueller
CEO - Phantom Compliance
"Trent helped shape Givva’s brand and visual identity from the ground up, striking a rare balance between emotional warmth and functional trust. He captured the joy, care, and human nuance of gift-giving while building a system that also signals reliability and precision—critical for handling life’s meaningful moments and the money tied to them."
Rashmi Sudan
CEO - Givva
“I've worked with Trent on multiple projects over the past decade. On each occasion Trent has surpassed my expectations with the quality of his work and professionalism. He has nailed it on logo development & brand creation. I'm looking forward to working with Trent on new projects soon.”
Ryan Shantz
CEO - SumoQuote
"Trent's 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.”
Joel Goldberg
Sr. UX Architect Critical Mass
"The branding and website that Trent delivered is world class and is on the level of our service delivery to our clients. 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."Ryan Mueller
CEO - Phantom Compliance
"Trent helped shape Givva’s brand and visual identity from the ground up, striking a rare balance between emotional warmth and functional trust. He captured the joy, care, and human nuance of gift-giving while building a system that also signals reliability and precision—critical for handling life’s meaningful moments and the money tied to them."
Rashmi Sudan
CEO - Givva
“I've worked with Trent on multiple projects over the past decade. On each occasion Trent has surpassed my expectations with the quality of his work and professionalism. He has nailed it on logo development & brand creation. I'm looking forward to working with Trent on new projects soon.”
Ryan Shantz
CEO - SumoQuote
"Trent's 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.”
Joel Goldberg
Sr. UX Architect Critical Mass
"The branding and website that Trent delivered is world class and is on the level of our service delivery to our clients. 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."Ryan Mueller
CEO - Phantom Compliance
"Trent helped shape Givva’s brand and visual identity from the ground up, striking a rare balance between emotional warmth and functional trust. He captured the joy, care, and human nuance of gift-giving while building a system that also signals reliability and precision—critical for handling life’s meaningful moments and the money tied to them."
Rashmi Sudan
CEO - Givva
“I've worked with Trent on multiple projects over the past decade. On each occasion Trent has surpassed my expectations with the quality of his work and professionalism. He has nailed it on logo development & brand creation. I'm looking forward to working with Trent on new projects soon.”
Ryan Shantz
CEO - SumoQuote
"Trent's 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.”
Joel Goldberg
Sr. UX Architect Critical Mass
"The branding and website that Trent delivered is world class and is on the level of our service delivery to our clients. 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."Ryan Mueller
CEO - Phantom Compliance
"Trent helped shape Givva’s brand and visual identity from the ground up, striking a rare balance between emotional warmth and functional trust. He captured the joy, care, and human nuance of gift-giving while building a system that also signals reliability and precision—critical for handling life’s meaningful moments and the money tied to them."
Rashmi Sudan
CEO - Givva
“I've worked with Trent on multiple projects over the past decade. On each occasion Trent has surpassed my expectations with the quality of his work and professionalism. He has nailed it on logo development & brand creation. I'm looking forward to working with Trent on new projects soon.”
Ryan Shantz
CEO - SumoQuote
"Trent's 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.”
Joel Goldberg
Sr. UX Architect Critical Mass
"The branding and website that Trent delivered is world class and is on the level of our service delivery to our clients. 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."Ryan Mueller
CEO - Phantom Compliance
"Trent helped shape Givva’s brand and visual identity from the ground up, striking a rare balance between emotional warmth and functional trust. He captured the joy, care, and human nuance of gift-giving while building a system that also signals reliability and precision—critical for handling life’s meaningful moments and the money tied to them."
Rashmi Sudan
CEO - Givva
“I've worked with Trent on multiple projects over the past decade. On each occasion Trent has surpassed my expectations with the quality of his work and professionalism. He has nailed it on logo development & brand creation. I'm looking forward to working with Trent on new projects soon.”
Ryan Shantz
CEO - SumoQuote
"Trent's 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.”
Joel Goldberg
Sr. UX Architect Critical Mass
"The branding and website that Trent delivered is world class and is on the level of our service delivery to our clients. 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."Ryan Mueller
CEO - Phantom Compliance
"Trent helped shape Givva’s brand and visual identity from the ground up, striking a rare balance between emotional warmth and functional trust. He captured the joy, care, and human nuance of gift-giving while building a system that also signals reliability and precision—critical for handling life’s meaningful moments and the money tied to them."
Rashmi Sudan
CEO - Givva
“I've worked with Trent on multiple projects over the past decade. On each occasion Trent has surpassed my expectations with the quality of his work and professionalism. He has nailed it on logo development & brand creation. I'm looking forward to working with Trent on new projects soon.”
Ryan Shantz
CEO - SumoQuote
"Trent's 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.”
Joel Goldberg
Sr. UX Architect Critical Mass
"The branding and website that Trent delivered is world class and is on the level of our service delivery to our clients. 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."Ryan Mueller
CEO - Phantom Compliance