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Who

we are

Pen & Mug is a small and mighty, people-focused creative outfit led by Austin Schulenburg and Jeremy Davis. We specialize in creating compelling brand identities and silky-smooth websites for the hospitality and entertainment industries.

The name "Pen & Mug" is a nod to the first two things we reach for whenever we begin a new project, and a symbol that represents the core service of our brand.
(see "WHY hire us")

What

we do

Create brand identity systems that embody the mission and mentality of your brand.

Build clean, intuitive websites that get your message out to the masses.

Design a long list of additional materials for both the physical and digital world. (See our menu of services.)

Collaborate with you as much, or as little, as you'd like.

Why

hire us

If you're drinking a coffee, it's either (1) time for social connection, or (2) go time.

Our service is a marriage of the two. We build up brands of all sizes by carefully constructing a full suite of creative solutions that work together to make your brand more accessible and memorable to your affiliates, customers, and fans – both your very best, and those you haven't met yet.

Our process

(as explained by coffee)

1. Bean

The starting point of your project, whether that’s an exciting new challenge or a vision you’ve been dreaming up for years.

2. Roast

We work with you to develop the initial idea further and run it through fire. This could be a series of consultations and discussions, or just one conversation on the phone.

3. Grind

With our goals clearly outlined, we dive in and explore potential solutions. We ponder, blast music, research, sweat, experiment, and ultimately present a few ideas to you in rough form.

4. Brew

We use knowledge, testing, and collaboration to filter and refine the bad and the “okay” solutions, leaving only the best. Then we’ll take that and run with it to create a near-finished product.

5. Sugar

The final round of revisions. Add sugar, cream, or keep it black; revise and fine-tune to taste until the completed product is everything you want it to be.

6. Serve

Share what we’ve made with the rest of the world, hot and fresh. Create brand addicts.

You're in good company

The experience exceeded all of our expectations! Everyday people tell us how much they love our logo, and we couldn't be happier with our choice to work with Pen & Mug!

Katrina Yuille Sugar Fix Cafe

Austin has distinguished himself among the very best designers we’ve had the pleasure to work with in nearly 5 years...but more importantly he’s just an open and friendly guy who really cares about producing good work.

Colin Pigott CreativeMornings Nashville

Pen & Mug does not suck at graphic design.

Christopher Paxton Producer/Festival Director, Live On The Green

Pen & Mug delivers. Period. On the creative side they're collaborative, imaginative, multi-talented, and unafraid to try new things. As a business they're prompt, organized, dependable, and super helpful. They're the kind of vendor you wish existed until you find out that they actually do!

CJ Casciotta Author, Media Producer, & Creator of Ringbeller

Pen & Mug was the perfect fit for our project...we have a logo that has allowed us to brand our team more effectively than ever and jerseys that have made us the envy of every tournament.

Miles Littlefield Trash Pandas Ultimate Frisbee Club

The turnaround was quick and Austin was accessible to me if I had any questions or revisions. Austin was patient as I described the look and feel that I wanted for the project and was quick to offer other property examples to further my design vision. It was as if he was reading my mind!

Elizabeth Craig Cushman & Wakefield

The greatest creative studio ever!

Laura Schulenburg Founder's Mom

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