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Our Team
Our Story
Studio MPLS is an independent, multidisciplinary design agency based in Minneapolis, Minnesota specializing in branding and packaging design. Since 2009, Studio MPLS has developed strategic and award-winning design work for some of the world’s largest and most influential brands including Amazon, Jack Daniel’s, Samsung, JCPenney, and Panda Express, among others. We firmly believe in the intrinsic value great design can bring to the world and practice this belief by partnering with clients large and small across a wide range of industries and sectors.
Services
- BRANDING
- PACKAGING
- ILLUSTRATION
- STATIONERY
- PRINT COLLATERAL
- BRAND STRATEGY
- COPYWRITING
- NAMING
- PHOTOGRAPHY
Our Team
Dan Olson Founder, Creative Director
Dan Olson is the founder and creative director of Studio MPLS. With over thirty years of industry experience, he is responsible for some of the most highly awarded and widely recognized design work in the world, including global initiatives for brands like Coca-Cola, BMW, and Sony. A true Northerner in every way, Dan is a lifelong resident of Minneapolis and enjoys spending time at his Lake Superior cabin with his dog, Tom.
Allison Newhouse
Senior DesignerClients, Past and Present
- AMAZON
- BROWN-FORMAN
- COCA-COLA
- JACK DANIEL'S
- WOODFORD RESERVE
- SAMSUNG
- COUNTRY INNS & SUITES
- THYMES
- PANDA EXPRESS
- TARGET
- JCPENNEY
- FARIBAULT WOOLEN MILLS
- BASIN
- BELIZE
- CARGILL
- AVEDA
- GANDER MOUNTAIN
- AMERICAN EAGLE
Testimonials
“ Studio MPLS has been a tremendous creative partner in the redesign of Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel packaging. Through their unique design approach, they have evolved the package to reflect a more premium look-and-feel, elevating every detail in order to reflect the quality and craftsmanship of this important brand. ”
“ The evolution of the Panda brand requires an adept ability to pair celebrating who we are as an established brand with inspiring who we can become as an iconic brand. We trust Studio MPLS to be our partners in this work because of their dedication and drive to continually push for the best possible creative to tell our story. They are a team of talented, devoted, and kind individuals that we are proud to say are an extension of our Panda family. ”
“ Everyone at JCPenney was blown away and so excited. Seriously, the work is awesome and I’m really enjoying working with Studio MPLS. Thank you so much for making me look so good for hiring the right agency. ”
“ The crew at Studio MPLS gets it. We brought them a challenging problem for one of our early clients and they worked hard to bring us a number of great solutions. They are amazing partners. ”
“ We are a small company, not a big established brand. Studio MPLS helped us articulate who we are and what we stand for. They created a beautiful, confident identity system that fits us perfectly and that we will be proud to use for years to come. ”
“ After fifteen years our brand needed help and Studio MPLS was there for us. Our rebrand was spot on. What impressed me the most about Dan and his team was their process and presentation. They took on our challenge with enthusiasm and thoughtfulness. We learned a lot about ourselves along the way, and our new brand has reinvigorated our company. ”
“ Studio MPLS was able to uniquely capture the essence of our brand in the design, look, and feel of their product packaging. We were so pleased with the results that we extended our relationship with the firm to other areas needing design work outside of packaging. They have played an important role in developing our brand and distinguishing Crown Maple from our competition. ”
Jack Daniel’s
Testimonial
“ Studio MPLS has been a tremendous creative partner in the redesign of Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel packaging. Through their unique design approach, they have evolved the package to reflect a more premium look-and-feel, elevating every detail in order to reflect the quality and craftsmanship of this important brand. ”
Panda Express
Testimonial
“ The evolution of the Panda brand requires an adept ability to pair celebrating who we are as an established brand with inspiring who we can become as an iconic brand. We trust Studio MPLS to be our partners in this work because of their dedication and drive to continually push for the best possible creative to tell our story. They are a team of talented, devoted, and kind individuals that we are proud to say are an extension of our Panda family. ”
JCPenney
Testimonial
“ Everyone at JCPenney was blown away and so excited. Seriously, the work is awesome and I’m really enjoying working with Studio MPLS. Thank you so much for making me look so good for hiring the right agency. ”
Barrett SF
Testimonial
“ The crew at Studio MPLS gets it. We brought them a challenging problem for one of our early clients and they worked hard to bring us a number of great solutions. They are amazing partners. ”
Straight Line Theory
Testimonial
“ We are a small company, not a big established brand. Studio MPLS helped us articulate who we are and what we stand for. They created a beautiful, confident identity system that fits us perfectly and that we will be proud to use for years to come. ”
Brave New Media
Testimonial
“ After fifteen years our brand needed help and Studio MPLS was there for us. Our rebrand was spot on. What impressed me the most about Dan and his team was their process and presentation. They took on our challenge with enthusiasm and thoughtfulness. We learned a lot about ourselves along the way, and our new brand has reinvigorated our company. ”
Crown Maple
Testimonial
“ Studio MPLS was able to uniquely capture the essence of our brand in the design, look, and feel of their product packaging. We were so pleased with the results that we extended our relationship with the firm to other areas needing design work outside of packaging. They have played an important role in developing our brand and distinguishing Crown Maple from our competition. ”
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