Hey there! I’m Jake, a graphic design artist and marketing consultant fueled by a deep passion for creativity, visual storytelling, and the spirit of entrepreneurship living in Manhattan, Kansas surrounded by the beautiful Flint Hills.
At Open Range Creative, we’re cultivating creativity for the hands that feed us. But that’s just the beginning!
From an early age, I was drawn to the power of design. The way a single image can capture attention, evoke emotion, and tell a compelling story without saying a word has always captivated me. That fascination quickly turned into a lifelong pursuit. Today, I bring that same energy and curiosity to every project I take on, whether it's branding for a startup, packaging for a new product, or digital/printable promotional item to help boost sales.
What drives me isn’t just great design, it’s the opportunity to collaborate with dreamers, builders, and changemakers. I believe that bold ideas deserve bold visuals, and I’m here to help bring them to life with thoughtful design solutions that are creative, strategic, and lasting.
As an entrepreneur myself, I understand the hustle, the heart, and the big-picture thinking it takes to grow something from the ground up. That’s why I don’t just design — I partner with clients to help them visually define their voice, stand out in their industry, and connect with their audience in a meaningful way.
Thanks for stopping by. I’m glad you’re here. Let’s create something unforgettable together.
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At Open Range Creative, we offer a full range of marketing and communication services including brand identity, logo creation, digital and print media design, communication services like public speaking and facilitation and more. We specialize in custom marketing packages tailored to your business needs.
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While I’m happy to meet the needs of your specific event and your target audience, my deepest passions and most enjoyable topics include:
Overcoming Obstacles: Whether it’s your health, time, friends, family or yourself that seems to be holding you back there is always a stepstool around the corner when it comes to achieving your goals.
Be Where Your Feet Are: Celebrate the little wins and never forget to enjoy the moment in all that you do. Life is going on around us 24/7. But we’ll only have those special and life defining moments for a second. Cherish them.
Your Role Changes With You: Don’t be afraid to take a leap of faith and try something new. Adapt to your surroundings and never let your goals find find concrete.
Running In The Rain: When months of preparation just isn’t enough, it’s up to you to find a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
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The design process includes an initial consultation to get an in depth understanding of your business, target audience and marketing goals. Clients receive a variety of options to choose from when designs are developed followed by an additional conversation to discuss any necessary alterations, adjustments or enhancements. Clients will always receive the final design in various formats as needed both in color as well as black and white.
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Project timelines vary depending on how extensive the work required to accomplish your goals may be. The first draft of logo or brand designs are typically shared within 48 hours. Print media turn around times will depend on the size of each project. Rush options may be discussed with Jake and are dependent on time availability.
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To get started, we will need a brief overview of your business, any existing branding, your marketing goals for the project and any inspiration you have in mind. We will also ask each client to sign an agreement stating the agreed upon project timeline, costs and details lasting the duration of the projected project timeline.