DEADBOLT is an award-winning design studio located in The Dalles, Oregon. We pride ourselves on being authentic and fun while producing work that is bright, bold and imaginative. Our body of work spans from modernist branding, and logo marks, to eye-catching apparel graphics and illustrations. We strive to collaborate with those who are as passionate about their businesses and brands; from the start-up with a boot strap budget and a dream, to the billion dollar Fortune 500 company, we welcome everyone equally (and enthusiastically) to the creative table.
First off, we do not take ourselves too seriously; that wouldn’t be much fun now would it?!
Our work process is collaborative and client driven. From the first project interview to the final file hand-off, we try to make sure our clients and partners feel like they have been lockstep with us throughout. We may consider ourselves the “experts” and the creative vessel for ideas, but nobody knows your audience, or your brand, like YOU. We will pass your concepts and visions through our creative lens and apply our own unique style and twist to it. We truly believe in the collaborative process and have proven its effectiveness.
What is it like to work with Deadbolt?
MEET THE CREW
Kyle Van Cleave
Kyle is the labor at Deadbolt. With a career spanning 15 years he has helped bring life to a wide array of projects. Kyle has a deep appreciation for bowling alleys, arcades, and all things glow-in-the-dark. Outside of time with his family, Kyle finds joy in early 2000’s comedies (“If you can dodge a wrench…”), Hanna-Barbera cartoons and classic monster movies. Kyle is a huge fan of Oregon State sports, Baltimore Orioles baseball and New Orleans Saints football.
Ashley Van Cleave
Ashley is the heart and soul of Deadbolt. Keeping Kyle on task - and the studio lights on - she brings a thoughtful touch to the work we do. Ash is in charge of all things “non-design” related; if you call or email us, you’re going to get her. Beyond being a deeply devoted mother and caring friend to all she enjoys a cheesy romance movie (How to lose a guy in 10-days on repeat anyone?), Nicholas Sparks books and a good binge of Grey’s Anatomy.
Podcasts & Interviews
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