Nicole W.

I'm so happy to have found Steady Studio! I was referred by a friend, who is also one of their clients, and I don't think a day goes by that I don't thank them for introducing me to Ryan and Rachael.

My first meeting was in person, at my place of business, and right away I knew that I wanted to work with them. They were both so sincere, and at no point did they try to "sell" me on their company, rather they presented their ideas and let me decide how I wanted to proceed. I very much appreciated this genuine and personal approach, which - as I would learn - underlies everything they do.

As a new business owner, this is all new territory for me, and I warned them upfront that I would be "that sort of client" (asking lots of questions, needing a bit of hand-holding every now and then) and they have continually proven to be up for the task!

My favourite part of this ongoing process has definitely been the Brand Discovery. I don't know if this is standard in the industry, but they sat down with me for a 3-hour chat session where we delved into topics like who I am as a person, and what compelled me to start this business, etc. It really made me think about my goals and my reasons for doing what I'm doing, something I hadn't done at that level of detail before. And then they put these thoughts all together into a "story" of me that actually brought tears to my eyes. Their ability to draw out the intricate details of a person's intentions and motivations is uncanny, and I'm so glad to have gone through this exercise, I think every new business owner would benefit from this working-out process, regardless of where they are in their entrepreneurial journey.

One result of this discovery was a collection of texts outlining not only my story, but my core visions and values, as well as a "mission statement" for my business. I have found these texts to be invaluable for keeping on point with decisions and planning, knowing that I have a clear sense of what I want to achieve. Having this as a foundation makes it so much easier for everything else to fit into place. They also created colour palettes for me to choose from, and font styles and layout options based on what had been devined from our discovery, all of which were beautifully crafted and full of creative energy.

We are now at the stage where we're working with graphics and images that they have created specifically for my business, and I absolutely LOVE the work that they done in this regard! They have taken all of my intentions into consideration, and created beautiful artwork that is perfectly suited to my new-found business image. I'm already able to work with these graphics, even as my website is still underway, which helps me to keep forward momentum with regards to the new branding of my business as we're continuing our work together.

One thing I especially appreciate about Ryan and Rachael is the way they bring their individual talents to the table in a collaborative way. They each have unique skills, and they work so well together, bouncing ideas off each other, always including me in their work process. They are exceedingly professional in their business dealings, from e-mail correspondences to scheduling and invoicing, every step is ordered and organized, no hidden surprises. They are always willing to clarify and explain, always without judgement and with a sincerity and open-mindedness that I hadn't expected. I have never hesitated to share my thoughts and ideas, as I know they they will treat them respectfully and thoughtfully, and do their best to incorporate them into our next work session.

In summary, I would say that Steady Studio embodies the perfect combination of professionalism, creativity and personal engagement. Throughout this whole process I have felt heard, understood and fully supported knowing that they're "on my side" in helping me achieve my business goals. I recommend them to anyone who is interested in moving their company forward.

Chloe G.

It was an absolute pleasure to work with Steady Studio for my business website! As a busy entrepreneur and non-techy person, I really appreciated Ryan and Rachael's patience, quick response rate, and attention to detail. They were also transparent with pricing and gave me options along the way, which I greatly appreciated. I would recommend Steady Studios to anyone looking to develop a new website or transfer an existing one.

Lisa L.

We asked Steady Studio to create a unique design for the label of a custom brew. Our primary objective was to have a design that was reflective of our commercial area and stood out from other similar products.

The design project needed to be in keeping with our organization's branding; utilize our brand colours, logo and fonts. Additionally, the design needed to include a rendering of a new symbolic landmark in our area, and celebrate its installation.

Ryan and his partner, Rachael, at Steady Studio excelled with their communication throughout the project. From the beginning they asked clear and concise questions to ensure that they understood exactly what our vision for the design was. They provided timely drafts of the design, and were quick to revise and edit it according to our feedback, while working diligently to ensure we were thrilled with the final design.

Due to unforeseen circumstances the timeline for the project was compressed, but the Steady team delivered a beautiful polished product on time that not only met, but exceeded expectations!

While there is much that is impressive about the Steady Studio team, I would have to say that their dedication to making sure they deliver a product that exceeds their client's expectations would have to be number one. Their customer service is beyond fantastic!

Dan H.

We chose Steady Studio because they were referred to us, had excellent ratings and reviews, and our company values aligned. I appreciated that they are a smaller local business and offered great value for the cost, plus we enjoyed an excellent culture fit. We often met face-to-face, and Ryan and Rachael were always warm and welcoming. Our input was well-received, and communication was always clear, which set proper expectations for the next steps in the project. They were very thorough and always invested in the task. They are great people to work with!

Laura T.

The Steady Studio team are true professionals. They collaborate well and come to the table ready to listen, respond and offer strategic, practical and tactical advice. They manage their time well and deliver as promised with excellent time and budget management. They excel at open, two-way communication. I always know where we are in project development, scope and deliverables.

They have incredible depth and breadth of graphic design skills. They have a unique balance of strategic solutions and artistry. They understand the role graphic design plays in corporate communications and offer thoughtful solutions to improve or create designs to deliver outstanding results.

I love them; they make me look great in front of my clients!

Samantha L.

We migrated our website and rebuilt it from scratch on a new system and with a new brand identity. Steady Studio worked with the team to determine our new brand's direction, aiming to create a modern, simplistic, and sophisticated look and feel. They also developed a user-friendly web experience through xd mock-ups, assisted us in the page development, and ensured we were technically and visually ready to launch.

Ryan and Rachael go above and beyond for their customers. They are quick to respond, incredibly malleable to your needs, and they truly feel like an extension of your team. I trust them explicitly with branding decisions and rely extensively on them to ensure we're putting our best foot forward. Their turnaround times are quick and as a bonus, Ryan will make you belly laugh throughout the entire project.

The professionalism paired with the personality is something that I really appreciated. While we got work done, we built trust and comradery throughout the project. Steady Studio has an incredible talent for bringing brands to life. They've worked on the web project as well as two brand identity projects for adjacent teams and everyone had glowing reviews on the finished products.

Reid H.

These guys are fantastic and we are extremely happy to be working with Ryan and Rachael at Steady Studio. They are hard workers and excellent with branding, graphics, copy and messaging. I like the words they carefully select and they borrow from our existing content and messaging so our brand feels like an elevated version and not a totally new brand. Our updated website has received great feedback from everyone that has checked it out. We are confident the new branding and website is a much more professional look and experience for our customers. Great people doing great work. I already have referred Steady Studio to several other SMBs.

Konstantine S.

I had the opportunity to work with Ryan from Steady Studio - he was wonderful from the start of the project to the finish. Our firm needed a quick rebrand after a name change as well as updates on our website content and for our business materials (business cards, letterhead) . In the consult, Ryan was clear in communicating how he could deliver results and was transparent in project pricing. Ryan delivered exactly what was discussed in a timely and user-friendly manner - and was very patient while we managed our firms transition. I would highly recommend these services and will keep Steady Studio in mind for any future projects I may have.