Sometimes Micah speaks English. The rest of the time he’s speaking Broken Metaphor. Why? We don’t exactly know, but our research tells us that he’s trying to connect the nuances and sweet subtleties of life together in a strangely familiar way. Until we have more concrete data we’ll settle for calling him the vibe guy.
What you might have heard about Nathan is that he can whip your brand into shape with a rare combination of smarts and instincts. That’s beside the point. What they don’t tell you is that while he’s at it he might ask hypothetical questions over a tasty cocktail. While answering, you might just spiral into a dilemma of philosophical introspection that unearths newfound purpose of being. Then you’ll know Nathan.
The Curious Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a story about a man grappling with his own identity. Who am I? Who do I want to be, and why? What assumptions do people make about me? These are the questions that we ask. It’s why we do what we do.
We create brand strategies and systems that help organizations realize their full potential.
Sometimes Micah speaks English. The rest of the time he’s speaking Broken Metaphor. Why? We don’t exactly know, but our research tells us that he’s trying to connect the nuances and sweet subtleties of life together in a strangely familiar way. Until we have more concrete data we’ll settle for calling him the vibe guy.
What you might have heard about Nathan is that he can whip your brand into shape with a rare combination of smarts and instincts. That’s beside the point. What they don’t tell you is that while he’s at it he might ask hypothetical questions over a tasty cocktail. While answering, you might just spiral into a dilemma of philosophical introspection that unearths newfound purpose of being. Then you’ll know Nathan.
Jekyll is led by Micah Allen, Nathan Holthus and the belief that resonant work comes from healthy doses of curiosity, intuition, and collaboration.
We’re a brand studio with an expertise in brand strategy and systems. Our approach balances equal measures of research, strategy, and design to provide meaningful utility and change well into the future.
Our services are tailored to deliver brands that endear themselves to people.
Brand Strategy
Brand Audit
Research
Audience
Competitive Analysis
Positioning
Tone of Voice
Brand System
Naming
Messaging Toolkit
Logo
Photography Style
Icon & Illustration
Motion
Brand Standards
Brand Experience
Signage / Wayfinding
Social Media Toolkit
Brand Campaign
Website
Business Collateral & Templates
Packaging
Print
Apparel
Copywriting
We’re fortunate to work with remarkable clients and agencies, connecting people to brands across audiences, industries, stages, and scales.
Walmart
Intel
2K Games
Equipment Share
Margaritaville
Kansas City Art Institute
Chevron
United Engineering
Kansas City Public Library
The Hall Family Foundation
Truman Library Institute
If you have a project in mind—reach out. We'd love to hear more.
If you have a project in mind—reach out. We'd love to hear more.