Jimmy Hansen Design

Focused on multidisciplinary brand identity design, Jimmy currently creates as an Associate Creative Director at Pivot Design, Chicago.

The gentlemen over at Sigma Alpha Epsilon enlisted

The gentlemen over at Sigma Alpha Epsilon enlisted our team at Pivot Design to do a complete rebrand. With such an incredibly rich history, we focused on a strong single element in their coat of arms: the Phoenix. A symbol of rebirth, a symbol of rising above—a much needed message for their organization. Completed along side Daniel Andrews and under direction of Brock Haldeman, Brett Tabolt, and Liz Kanter of Pivot Design.

Hey what else says swag more than square business

Hey what else says swag more than square business cards with copper edges?

Why is designing for yourself so difficult? Here’s my new monogram. Minimal. Stable. Enduring.

Yay for ice cream! I’ve decided to take small lo

Yay for ice cream! I’ve decided to take small local business and rebrand them on my own....yes just for fun. Keeps my creative juices fresh and flowing. More to come on this!

An unused identity for Arrive—a luxury travel co

An unused identity for Arrive—a luxury travel consultancy based in Chicago. Notice the subtle cursor, persuading the user to input a desired destination. Developed alongside Danielle Andrews and Katharine Cikanic at Pivot design, under creative direction of Pivot Design President & Executive Creative Director, Liz Kanter. Where to?

Final direction chosen for a friend’s concrete c

Final direction chosen for a friend’s concrete construction company. The modular and linear “A” form is a representation of the concrete construction process, whether it’s form building or piecing together heavy blocks of solid concrete. The icon also faces towards the future at a 3/4 angle, allowing a positive expression. Pairing includes a solid word mark.

Another year of Brewhaus, a Milwaukee-based car an

Another year of Brewhaus, a Milwaukee-based car and motorcycle show I established the identity for. Shoutout to @ls_mr_tony for coordinating the production of all materials and the @lsapproved guys for allowing me to do my thing from a graphic design standpoint. Excited to get to work on next year’s look!

SAE rebrand included an all-new website. Completed

SAE rebrand included an all-new website. Completed along side Daniel Andrews and under direction of Brock Haldeman, Brett Tabolt, and Liz Kanter of Pivot Design.

Secondary logo for Hailstorm Brewing Company of Ti

An unused direction for Bridge Development Partner

An unused direction for Bridge Development Partners. A perfect monogram with active negative space and a few supporting stationery elements. Designed under creative direction of Brock Haldeman and Britta Hernalsteen of Pivot Design.

The gentlemen over at Sigma Alpha Epsilon enlisted

The gentlemen over at Sigma Alpha Epsilon enlisted our team at Pivot Design to do a complete rebrand. With such an incredibly rich history, we focused on a strong single element in their coat of arms: the Phoenix. A symbol of rebirth, a symbol of rising above—a much needed message for their organization. Completed along side Daniel Andrews and under direction of Brock Haldeman, Brett Tabolt, and Liz Kanter of Pivot Design.

Beer can labels for Hailstorm Brewing Company in T

Beer can labels for Hailstorm Brewing Company in Tinley Park, IL. These are a couple of their flagship beers that were on tap when they opened in 2014. 🍻

Branding for a local ice cream shop in Palos Park,

Branding for a local ice cream shop in Palos Park, IL.

An advertisement concept for a culinary arts schoo

An advertisement concept for a culinary arts school we developed a while back. Still love this identity! Swipe to see a bit more.

Working on an identity for an electrical company a

Working on an identity for an electrical company and I became obsessed with drawing the perfect lightning bolt. Structural angles are at 22.5° and overall ratio is 2:1.

An unused identity for Arrive—a luxury travel co

An unused identity for Arrive—a luxury travel consultancy based in Chicago. Developed alongside Danielle Andrews and Katharine Cikanic at Pivot design, under creative direction of Pivot Design President & Executive Creative Director, Liz Kanter.

Logo and stationery bits for a local landscaping c

Following up on C&S Enterprises with a minimal sta

Following up on C&S Enterprises with a minimal stationery design.

Another logo study for a recent real estate brandi

How could you not enroll in this culinary arts pro

How could you not enroll in this culinary arts program after being handed this kickass die-cut brochure?

An unused identity concept for Escoffier School of

An unused identity concept for Escoffier School of Culinary Arts. Created while at Pivot Design Chicago, under the direction of Brock Haldeman and Heather Kintner. We decided any reference to hair in the culinary world wouldn’t cut it, but I enjoy to overall aesthetic.

Linear CSE monogram meant to represent partnership

Linear CSE monogram meant to represent partnership, logistics, and accessibility.

The gentlemen over at Sigma Alpha Epsilon enlisted

The gentlemen over at Sigma Alpha Epsilon enlisted our team at Pivot Design to do a complete rebrand. With such an incredibly rich history, we focused on a strong single element in their coat of arms: the Phoenix. A symbol of rebirth, a symbol of rising above—a much needed message for their organization. Completed along side Daniel Andrews and under direction of Brock Haldeman, Brett Tabolt, and Liz Kanter of Pivot Design.

The gentlemen over at Sigma Alpha Epsilon enlisted

The gentlemen over at Sigma Alpha Epsilon enlisted our team at Pivot Design to do a complete rebrand. With such an incredibly rich history, we focused on a strong single element in their coat of arms: the Phoenix. A symbol of rebirth, a symbol of rising above—a much needed message for their organization. Completed along side Daniel Andrews and under direction of Brock Haldeman, Brett Tabolt, and Liz Kanter of Pivot Design.

An unused identity for Arrive—a luxury travel co

(Branded) safety first, people!

(Branded) safety first, people!

It’s about that time of year! Planning for Brewh

Identity design work for a car and motorcycle show

Identity design work for a car and motorcycle show in Milwaukee, WI. Inspired by the beer brewing industry and industrial influences of the city, this identity holds similar qualities. The show happens July 21st this year. I’ll be there in my vintage VW Bug. See you there!

Option 2 for Araiza Corporation. Stay tuned for th

Full and abbreviated logo for Evoke, a high-end Ch

Here’s an identity for a nonprofit equine therap

Here’s an identity for a nonprofit equine therapy ranch for my friends in Cedar Grove, WI. The horse motif is a reference to structure, strength, and trust—something the therapy recipients very much need. If you’re interested in getting involved, please visit their website! Link in bio.

Porsche graphics for Evoke. Anyone who knows me kn

Porsche graphics for Evoke. Anyone who knows me knows I love anything automotive related—so this project is definitely a favorite!

Temporary landing page for Evoke.

Temporary landing page for Evoke.

The logo and a few brand icons I designed for a lo

More ice cream please! Branding for a local ice cr

More ice cream please! Branding for a local ice cream shop in Palos Park, IL.

Here’s a recent numbergram I designed as the log

A refreshed, balanced, and optimized monogram logo

Who doesn’t like copper!? Here’s another unuse

Who doesn’t like copper!? Here’s another unused ID for that same building at 175 in Chicago. For this concept I focused solely on the architectural structure that makes the 2 distinct building atriums possible. From there I added a bonus numerical set also based on the grid. These numbers could be used for floor signage, room numbers, stationery, etc. Ultra thin and ultra sophisticated. Created under creative direction of Brock Haldeman and Heather Kintner of Pivot Design, Chicago.

Initial wordmark design and brand tagline for a fr

Sneak peak of something I’ve been working on.

Sneak peak of something I’ve been working on.

An unused identity for Arrive—a luxury travel co

An unused identity for Arrive—a luxury travel consultancy based in Chicago. Developed alongside Danielle Andrews and Katharine Cikanic at Pivot design, under creative direction of Pivot Design President & Executive Creative Director, Liz Kanter.

Another just for fun project. Hailstorm Brewing in

The Evolve Biologics logo, created while at Pivot

Unused identity direction for the World Dairy Expo

Unused identity direction for the World Dairy Expo.
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Under creative direction of Brad Nellis @distillerymadison

Unused logo concepts for a housing development in

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Website design concept for a real estate developme

Website design concept for a real estate development in Fulton Market, Chicago. This idea was inspired by traditional Bauhaus principles and the general energy of the Fulton Market neighborhood. Designed under creative direction of Brock Haldeman, Jay Byrnes, and Brett Tabolt of Pivot Design.

Missing this ole’ gal right about now!

Missing this ole’ gal right about now!

The business cards feature different mottos to hel

The business cards feature different mottos to help peak ones interest and hopefully inspire.

Brand identity I designed for a great friend’s m

Diecut business cards for Evoke, featuring a high-

Diecut business cards for Evoke, featuring a high-gloss spot varnish on the back side.