Branding for Seattle startups and companies
Lima Brands has delivered more than 100 branding projects for clients in six countries, from technology firms to coffee shops. Seattle is a city of builders and coffee drinkers, and a company that wants to stand out there needs a brand with substance behind it.
Selected work
Seattle mixes tech, AI and a serious coffee culture, so we lead with a growth tech company and an AI software consultancy, then Canelas Café, a coffee shop we branded in Lisbon, and a healthy confectionery brand.
Seattle has launched global giants. Small companies need a brand that holds its ground
Few cities have produced as many household names as Seattle. Amazon is headquartered here, Microsoft sits across the lake in Redmond, and Boeing was founded in the city. That concentration of talent fuels a dense startup scene in cloud software, AI, gaming and e-commerce, where founders compete for engineers and investors as much as for customers.
Seattle is also where the modern coffee shop took off. The first Starbucks opened at Pike Place Market in 1971, and independent roasters and cafés still define the neighbourhoods. Food and drink brands here face a public that cares about origin, craft and design, and that compares every new label with the best on the shelf.
The Port of Seattle links the city to Asia and Alaska, and outdoor life shapes local consumer culture, from rain gear to the trails around Mount Rainier. We work with Seattle teams remotely, with workshops and reviews scheduled during your morning, which is our afternoon.
Your brand is much more than a logo. It's how your business is remembered.
Studies show that investing in differentiating and promoting your brand can increase a company's total revenue by up to 23%. Have you ever wondered how much your brand stands out in the market today?
Source: YouGov (2021)Seattle sectors where brand is a competitive advantage
Software, cloud and AI
Startups need to look credible to enterprise buyers and investors who see dozens of pitches a week.
Coffee and specialty food
In the city that popularised the modern café, craft has to show in every detail of the brand.
Outdoor and consumer products
Brands selling to active, informed customers need a clear story and honest design.
Gaming and digital media
Studios and creators compete for attention with an identity that stays recognisable on every screen.
How we help companies in Seattle
Brand strategy
Positioning and messaging that help a technical product make sense to customers, candidates and investors.
Visual identity
A modern identity system for product interfaces, decks, events and the coffee cup on the counter.
Naming
Names for startups and products, checked for meaning, pronunciation and domain availability.
Packaging
Packaging for coffee, food and consumer goods that stands up to a design-literate audience.
Website
A website that explains your product clearly and converts visitors into users or leads.
What our clients say
“There are no words to thank you for your professionalism and dedication. Your heart is in our logo. In that presentation my eyes filled with tears as I saw the logo, the color palette, every detail more beautiful than I could have imagined.”— Hutiscleia Boaventura, Co-owner
“On behalf of the RD Farma team, I want to express our gratitude for your excellent work. Your commitment, technical skill and creativity were essential to the project's success.”— Tiago Menezes, Innovation & Technology Manager · RD Farma
How the project works for companies in Seattle
Seattle is on Pacific Time, five hours behind Brasília in the northern winter and four hours behind in summer. We schedule meetings in your morning, during our afternoon, and keep the work moving overnight.
Immersion
Discovery
Synthesis
Ideation
Prototyping
Delivery
I'm Bruno Lima. I create strategic brands for businesses that want to be remembered.
Questions from companies in Seattle
Which branding and visual identity agency works with companies in Seattle?
Lima Brands, a strategic branding studio founded by Bruno Lima, works remotely with companies in Seattle on brand strategy, visual identity, rebranding, naming and websites. It has delivered more than 100 projects for clients in six countries. Every project gets a fixed proposal after a free discovery call.
Can you brand a SaaS or AI startup in Seattle?
Yes. We have worked with an AI software consultancy and a growth tech company. We start with positioning and messaging, then design an identity that works in the product, on the website and in the pitch deck.
Can you create the packaging for our coffee or food brand?
Yes. We design the identity and the packaging together, so the label, the bag and the café all tell the same story. We branded Canelas Café, a coffee shop in Lisbon.
How much does branding cost in Seattle?
We send a fixed proposal in USD after a free discovery call, describing the scope, deliverables and timeline in detail. No price lists and no hourly billing.
We also work with
Europe: London · Paris · Amsterdam · Dublin · Zurich · Geneva · Luxembourg · Munich · Copenhagen · Stockholm · Oslo
United States: New York · Miami · Orlando · Boston · Los Angeles · San Francisco · Austin · Chicago · Washington, D.C. · Dallas · Houston · Atlanta · Philadelphia · Denver · Minneapolis · Phoenix · Charlotte · Raleigh · Nashville · Tampa · Fort Lauderdale · San Diego · San Jose · Salt Lake City · Portland · Las Vegas · New Jersey · Baltimore · Pittsburgh · Detroit · Columbus · Indianapolis · Kansas City · St. Louis
Canada: Toronto · Vancouver · Montreal · Calgary · Ottawa · Edmonton · Waterloo
Australia: Sydney · Melbourne · Brisbane · Perth · Adelaide
New Zealand: Auckland · Wellington
Middle East: Kuwait
Photos: Aerial view of downtown Seattle and Elliott Bay, by GyozaDumpling (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons; Seattle's downtown towers seen from Kerry Park, by Victorgrigas (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons.