M.E.Designlab

Based in Hickory, North Carolina, m.e.designlab is a small, independent design studio that has worked as a graphic design and branding firm for over 20 years. The team is described as compact, with the studio's principal, Matt Everley, handling design and client communication directly rather than routing work through account layers. Clients mentioned in the material include small to medium-sized businesses and startups, with particular experience in restaurant branding, brewery and beverage design, and hospitality and resort projects. The studio's stated services cover branding solutions, custom logo design and illustration, advertising campaigns, web development, mobile website optimization, graphic design, creative packaging and label design, and photography and art direction. Beyond visual identity work, the site describes an integrated approach that aims for a unified, professional look across both print and online media, tying advertising, marketing, and design together rather than treating them as separate deliverables. The declared service list also includes search engine optimization and social media marketing alongside the core design offerings, positioning the studio to support both the visual and digital marketing sides of a client's brand. Client testimonials referenced on the site point to project types such as e-commerce consulting and illustrated children's books, indicating the studio takes on varied creative assignments beyond standard corporate branding work.