Uplifting your brand to better business.
Connecting it to the people that make sense while leaving a good, memorable, and actionable impression.
Holdswell is a design and film studio, homegrown in sunny Arizona. We empower brands via creative consulting, innovative strategy, meticulous design, and purposeful storytelling. Specializing in branding, videography, and content strategy—we offer collaborative services that carry your brand from its current state to its optimized capability—through our unique process, keen attention to detail, and alignment of our values with the studio’s principles. We focus on our naturally developed strengths, the broader aptitudes we innately have, and our tailored workflow we’re continually developing to create solutions to the problems our clients face. We believe our unique way of engaging with the world is worth uncovering. Not everyone does what we do the way we do it, and it's our distinct approach that makes it possible for us to hold our partners well.
We also may take Super Smash Bros a little too seriously 🎮
The hands you trust to carry your brand forward.
We craft your vision into meaningful stories worth telling.
Unlocking your business’ true potential.
Turning movement into —
Momentum that matters.
Featured Projects
Field Office Wonderment R&D
A natural alternative to traditional cemeteries
Clients We’ve Held
Services We Offer
Strategy + Consulting
Consulting
Brand + Systems Audit
Brand + Campaign Strategy
Competitive Analysis
Market Research, Insights + Demographic Profiles
Positioning, Messaging + Tone
Purpose, Mission + Vision
Core Values + Behaviors
Company Naming + Tagline
Marketing Strategy
Content Strategy
Design + Digital
Branding, Identity Development + Logo Design
Brand Standards, Campaign Guide + Visual Identity System
Graphic Design
Website + UX Design
Development + Programming
Animation
Iconography
Illustration
Stationery + Collateral
Promotional Materials
Packaging
Direction + Content
Creative, Campaign + Art Direction
Copywriting + Scriptwriting
Photography
Videography
Audio Engineering + Sound Design
Custom Soundtrack + Songwriting
Marketing + Activation
Social Media Marketing
Interactive Marketing + Audience Retention
Content Marketing
Email Marketing
Advertising
Guerrilla Marketing
IN GOOD HANDS
🖐
IN GOOD TRUST
🖐
IN GOOD HANDS 🖐 IN GOOD TRUST 🖐
Principles
It doesn’t have to be complicated.
-
We believe this speaks for itself, but for clarity’s sake—honesty is expected, as we give it ourselves. With it, we navigate smooth waters so we can put our hands to work.
-
We know a team's strength comes from every part working in harmony. That’s why we show up, give our best, and create work we’re proud of—together. We align our minds and goals to not only take small steps, but bold leaps toward outcomes that are transformative for all.
-
We push beyond the safe choices, daring to explore visionary ideas while pursuing excellence. We trust in our creativity, knowing that caution stifles potential and breeds mediocrity.
-
We effect change by challenging the norm, never settling for the familiar or expected. In a world flooded with sameness, we leave our own mark and help you do the same, etching impressions that are worth remembering.
-
This intentionally follows the previous principle, highlighting that while distinction matters, our ability to deliver the best results rests in the strength of our knowledge, experiences, and creativity. We focus on what truly counts—creating impactful work that strikes the right chord—not in seeking attention or validation. Differentiate with purpose, not for novelty. By offering deeper understanding and intentionality in all we do, we gain the autonomy to do our best work.
-
Lead with data, strategy, and vision. Waiting for consensus often means choosing the comfort of the familiar. Innovation doesn’t materialize when seeking approval from all—it’s born from wise leadership, daring to push boundaries, discovering smarter solutions, inspiring teams, and shaping what’s next. We give ourselves permission to dream.
-
We don’t just meet expectations—we redefine them. Every step we take is one of growth, pushing limitations, and setting new benchmarks. We take what we’ve learned from our experiences, learn from each other, and continue leveling up. We welcome people who aspire to change the world by refining processes, redefining truths, and innovating standards.
-
We treat our clients as an extension of our team, fostering a partnership that cultivates a deeper understanding of their brand and its distinct needs. It’s no accident. It’s by design that shared memories are made and trusting relationships become well-rooted along the way.
-
We believe simplicity drives understanding. We strive to cut through the noise, opting to deliver thoroughly vetted solutions that are easy to grasp and impactful in execution.
Follow along @holdswell
