SBA : Seattle Branding Association

SBA - The Pacific Northwest's branding resource.

Join the SBA!

º Seattle Branding Association

Welcome, and thank you for your patience during the humble beginnings of the SBA. Conceived in 2001, the SBA has sought to extend the field of branding to the local business and academic communities by freely providing resources to anyone with an interest in branding. For 2008, the SBA hopes to achieve some basic feats over the next few months. Initially, this will include finishing the web site, developing guidelines, provide insightful (and humorous) articles, host lectures, and act as a message board for jobs, training, events, referrals, etc.

If you would like to assist the SBA in growing to become the local resource for everything Branding, we would certainly like to hear from you. We are constantly looking for new blood. Speakers, authors, designers, marketers, branders, students, or anyone with a passionate interest in branding, are encouraged to join us as volunteer members. We are also searching for branding professionals willing to share their expertise and time in a mentorship capacity to young students which we receive requests for on a monthly basis.

Have an event, lecture, book release party, or forum planned?
e-mail us and we'll post it.

The SBA is in the process of being granted 501c NPO status.

SBA

2704 West Dravus Street
Seattle, WA
USA 98199

P: (206) 285-7976

SBA founder Jeffrey Hamilton Smith

º Jeffrey Hamilton Smith

SBA founder and Seattle native, Jeffrey Hamilton Smith is the conceptual and creative force behind the SBA project. He has over 20 years experience in graphic design, branding and aesthetic psychology. He currently owns and directs a small team of like-minded creatives at Smith Design Works in Seattle.

SBA founding member Marina McDonagh

º Marina McDonagh

SBA founding member Marina McDonagh currently serves as Art Director and brand specialist on Microsoft projects at Ascentium in Bellevue. She has over 15 years design and brand experience stemming from her time as Art Director at both Zaaz, and Bbfm. Marina's significant input, allows steady brand proliferation through SBA event planning.

SBA founding member Whitney Hartshorne

º Whitney Hartshorne

SBA founding member Whitney Hartshorne began her branding debut at the age of 8, working alongside her mother, Seattle-based Graphic Designer, Mary Geyer. Whitney has been the 'go to' person for everything from project management to brand policing. She currently works as a freelance production and brand coordinator. Whitney is the production and deployment head for all SBA branded collateral.

SBA member Dipa Shah

º Dipa Shah

SBA member and Leicester, UK transplant, Dipa Shah currently acts as Visual Marketing Strategest at Smith Design Works. Dipa brings with her varied international experience in brand maintenance and creation for such companies as Nike, Subway and Fuji. Dipa's role here at the SBA is as Membership Liaison and PR sprite.

SBA member Candace DeMeare

º Candace DeMeare

SBA founding member Candace DeMeare has, since the age of 18, been a creative force behind several design departments spanning 15 years across North America. Born in Quebec City, she has led creative teams from San Francisco to Vancouver, B.C. Since finally settling in Vancouver, WA., she partners DBG, a brand consulting firm specializing in retail manufacturing, Candace is responsible for promoting the SBA in Southwest Washington State and Portland.

SBA welcomes new member Moses Feliz

º Moses Feliz

SBA member Moses Feliz is a self-taught web development and design entrepreneur. His 12 years experience began at Smith Barney in IT, quickly moving to media and design where he flourished. He is currently owner and manager of Amsight; An online development, design, and hosting firm located in Seattle, WA. Moses' invaluable contributions have made the SBA's web architecture possible.