86

Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, 86 is a small branding-focused agency with a team of 1-10 people that has worked with established brands across multiple U.S. cities, including Seattle, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, New York City, St. Louis, Washington, D.C., and Denver. The agency states it has served more than 200 brands worldwide over 12 years, working with organizations seeking clarity in their name, message, and visual identity rather than businesses just starting out. Its client base appears to consist of established brands looking to refine or reposition their presence rather than build one from scratch. The agency's work centers on a structured brand-building process that combines strategic vision with creative execution. Declared areas of expertise include creative direction, brand design, brand activation, print design, website UI/UX, and messaging. Brand activation is described as moving beyond conventional trade-show materials like table skirts and banners toward more immersive brand encounters. Print design work is framed as tangible collateral intended to function practically rather than serve as decoration alone. Messaging services focus on direct communication of brand benefits rather than lengthy explanation. Beyond these core creative disciplines, 86's declared service list also covers SEO, content marketing, direct marketing, email marketing, logo design, and market research, positioning the agency to support both the visual and strategic sides of brand development for clients operating in various regional markets across the United States.