Your brand is the face of your business. It’s your voice before you speak. Strong design equals instant credibility.

ABOUT

Concept Hive is a graphic design and branding studio based near Annapolis, Maryland. Founding Chief Creative, Melissa Carstensen, brings over 20 years experience to her business. She has worked at top-level design and marketing firms in nearby Washington, DC and has over 10 years experience as Art Director at a publishing and communications firm. She currently offers her expertise to wide realm of clientele, from organizations who need high-end, creative design solutions to start-up entrepreneurs in need of unique and compelling brand development.

SERVICES

Concept Hive provides the following creative services:

  • Graphic Design
  • Brand Development
  • Art Direction
  • Logo Design
  • Web Design
  • Business / Product Naming
  • Package Design
  • Digital Content Creation

AWARDS

Melissa produces award-winning work. It has been recognized and published by the industry’s most well-respected design organizations, including:

  • LogoLounge Books 2, 3, 4, 8, and 11, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2019, Juried Logo Design Competition
  • PRINT Magazine’s Regional Design Annual, 2011, 2015, Juried Design Competition
  • Awwwards.com, The 365 Best CSS Websites Around The World, 2012, Juried Web Design Competition