The Studio
A design practice for brands that mean to last
Cre8t1v3 is an independent brand and identity studio working at the intersection of design, education, and business.
We build identity systems, campaigns, and strategic brand thinking that bring clarity, engagement, and meaningful growth — across corporate, cultural, nonprofit, and community organizations.
The Studio
A practice built at the intersection of design, education & business
Founded in June 2014, Cre8t1v3 has spent 12 years building brands and visual identities for clients ranging from small businesses to large corporations — accumulating over 75 projects across a diverse range of industries.
Working across corporate, cultural, nonprofit, and community organizations, the studio crafts identity systems, campaigns, and strategic brand thinking designed to drive clarity, engagement, and meaningful growth.
Approach
Intentional
Every decision serves a purpose. Design that solves real problems and drives meaningful growth.
Collaborative
Clients are brought into the process from day one — building work that reflects their truth.
Enduring
Trends fade, but strong identity systems and brand thinking stand the test of time.
Trusted By
Notable collaborations
Vega x Google
Johns Hopkins University
Hachette Book Group
Maryland Public Television
Enoch Pratt Free Library
Maryland Health Connection
The Baltimore Banner
D. Watkins
Kondwani Fidel
What We Do
Capabilities
Brand Identity
Logo systems, visual language, and brand guidelines that create lasting recognition — from small businesses to large corporations.
Creative Direction
Strategic creative vision that aligns design decisions with business objectives, ensuring every element serves a purpose.
Graphic Design
Print, digital, and environmental design — spanning campaigns, publications, packaging, and editorial work.
Brand Consulting
Strategic guidance on brand positioning, identity refinement, and visual direction — helping founders align with their core audiences and invite new ones.
Industries
Awards & Honors
AIGA WorldStudio Scholarship
AIGA DC
Goldman Sachs 10KSB Alumni
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
Speaking & Press
"The State of Black Design"
IBM · Panelist
DC Design Week: Womxn Entrepreneurs
DC Design Week · Panelist
MICA Design Activism
MICA · Speaker
Women In The Sneaker Community
Panel · Panelist
Join the Studio
Designers seeking to work with us
We're always open to connecting with thoughtful, curious designers who care about the craft. If that sounds like you, tell us a bit about yourself and your work.
Submit your portfolioFounder & Creative Director
Mikea Hugley
Baltimore, MD
Mikea brings a rare hybrid perspective — part educator, part creative, part entrepreneur. A graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) with a BFA in Graphic Design, she has taught at DINFOS, MICA, and Baltimore County Public Schools, while simultaneously leading one of Baltimore's most recognized independent design studios.
A Goldman Sachs alumni, her work has been recognized by AIGA, MICA, and The Baltimore Banner, and has appeared in campaigns for Google, Johns Hopkins University, and Maryland Public Television.