Bonfire Red

We ignite brands at pivotal moments.
153 East Main Street, STE 310, Columbus, Ohio 43215, United States
www.bonfirered.com

Bonfire Red Overview

Year Founded
2011
Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
Average Hourly Rate
$175/hr
At Bonfire Red, we build brands and the digital platforms that power them. Based in Columbus, Ohio, we are a brand strategy, creative, and digital studio dedicated to helping organizations clarify their positioning, shape their identity, and create digital experiences that bring their brand to life.

We work with B2B companies in manufacturing, insurance, banking, aviation, and other high-stakes industries who are tired of being misunderstood or leaving value on the table. Theyve outgrown their image or current operational systems, but not yet evolved their story to match their infrastructure - or vice versa.

Our process begins by defining your brand platform. We immerse ourselves in your foundational values and brand pillarsthe North Star that fuels every aspect of our creative execution. By aligning story, design, and technology, we build brand ecosystems that feel cohesive and credible. Whether were crafting a visual identity or engineering a custom mobile app, we bridge the gap between "good enough" and "impossible to ignore."

Bonfire Red Portfolio

Bonfire Red - THE MOST TREASURED NFL GAMEDAY EXPERIENCE
Print Design
THE MOST TREASURED NFL GAMEDAY EXPERIENCE
Sports
$100K - $250K
3 Months
2017

Industries

  • Manufacturing
  • Professional Services
  • Sports
  • Higher Education
  • Consumer Goods
  • eCommerce
  • Entertainment
  • Finance
  • Nonprofit
  • Luxury
Application Platforms
Application Platforms
  • Amazon
  • Google App Engine
  • Heroku
Branding Expertise
Branding Expertise
  • B2B Branding
  • Brand Design
  • Brand Messaging
  • Brand Positioning
  • Brand Strategy
  • Employer Branding
  • Naming
  • Product Marketing
CMS Platforms
CMS Platforms
  • Contentful
  • Drupal
  • Headless CMS
  • WordPress
Custom Frameworks
Custom Frameworks
  • Angular Development
  • GatsbyJS
  • Next.js
  • Node.js
  • React.JS
  • VueJS
Custom Languages
Custom Languages
  • Backend Development
  • Front End Web Development
  • JavaScript Development
  • PHP
  • SQL
Digital Marketing Expertise
Digital Marketing Expertise
  • Amazon
  • B2B
  • B2C
  • Content Creation
  • Copywriting
  • Digital Advertising
  • Digital Media
Graphic Design Expertise
Graphic Design Expertise
  • Illustration
  • Logo Animation
  • Visual Communication
UI/UX Expertise
UI/UX Expertise
  • AI UI/UX Design
  • Interactive Design
  • UX Audit
  • UX Research
  • UX Strategy
  • Usability Testing
  • User Research
Video Production Expertise
Video Production Expertise
  • Branded Video
  • Documentary
  • Motion Graphics
  • Scriptwriting
  • Social Media Videos
  • Storyboarding
  • Video Directing
  • Video Editing
Web Design Expertise
Web Design Expertise
  • B2B
  • Landing Page Design
  • Mobile First
  • Responsive
  • Web App
  • Website Redesign
  • eCommerce
eCommerce Expertise
eCommerce Expertise
  • Salesforce
  • Shopify
  • Shopify Plus eCommerce

Bonfire Red Clients

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Ohio State University
Kichler Lighting
JP Morgan Chase
Columbus Crew
Gridiron Air
Netjets
Vulcan Kitchen Equipment
Aston Martin Newport Beach
Scotts Miracle-Gro

Bonfire Red Reviews


Reviews from Google Maps are available on this profile.
I’ve always known Bonfire to deliver incredible work, but after getting to partner with them on my own brand, I can confidently say my (very high) expectations weren’t just met - they were far exceeded.They helped me clarify and crystallize what has always felt unique about Wayfinding, putting just the right words to our mission, vision, and values. It honestly felt like magic.Nearly every week, they would show me something new that brought tears to my eyes. The copywriting. The design. The way they listened deeply and carried my feedback into every interaction. Every aspect of the project felt best in class.And through it all, I genuinely felt like they cared about my brand as much as I did.I’m crazy about the final deliverables, but the impact of this work goes far beyond what they created. Since working with Bonfire, I feel myself standing taller, speaking more confidently about Wayfinding, and ultimately delivering an even better, more impactful experience for my clients.That gift is hard to measure.The quality of the work, the sheer amount they delivered, and the care they brought to every part of the process made this worth every penny I invested - and then some.If you’re looking for a partner to elevate or extend the impact of your brand, look no further. I truly can’t imagine a better brand, design, or copywriting partner. "
Darci Williams's Review Sourced from Google
Thank you, Bonfire Red, for such a smooth and enjoyable experience. Your meticulous care for the work and the client shines through.So much more than design and development, beyond basic branding, you take the time up front to help your clients sort out who they are at the core of their brand, which feeds a healthy exploration from which every organization would benefit. The results are both stunning and meaningful.One thing I especially appreciate about BFR is you never settle for second best. Thanks for brining that energy to the Wayfinding brand! "
Kristin Cruz's Review Sourced from Google
Great team doing some amazing work. "
Jennifer Kerns's Review Sourced from Google

Bonfire Red Team Bios

Co-founder & Head of Brand
Joey Zornes
Co-founder & Head of Brand

Joey Zornes is Co-Founder and Head of Brand at Bonfire Red, a brand strategy, creative, and digital studio in Columbus. He works with companies in transition, closing the gap between how well a business operates and how well its brand says so.

Bonfire Red Awards

GOLD AdFed 2025, Urban Adventurers Calendar
BEST OF CATEGORY CSCA 2025, Urban Adventurers
SILVER AdFed 2025, 5x5 Aviation, Brand ID Campaign
AWARD OF MERIT CSCA 2025, Maymont Signage
AWARD OF MERIT CSCA 2025, Gridiron Air, Animation
AWARD OF MERIT CSCA 2025, DesignGroup, Interactive
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE CSCA 2025, West Elk, Campaign
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE CSCA 2025, West Elk, Branding
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE CSCA 2025, Bonfre Red brochure
SILVER AdFed 2024, BFR Bento Box Client Gift, DM
SILVER AdFed 2024, BFR Bento Box, Packaging
BEST IN CATEGORY CSCA 2024, BFR Bento, Packaging
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE CSCA 2024, 5x5 Aviation, Logo
AWARD OF MERIT CSCA 2024, YWCA Video, Greater Good
GOLD AdFed 2024, Bonfirered.com, Website
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE CSCA 2024, BFR.com, Website
AWARD OF MERIT CSCA 2024, Gridiron Air, Logo
BEST OF CATEGORY CSCA 2024, Gridiron Air, Identity
BEST IN CATEGORY CSCA 2024, Kichler, Video & Photo
BEST IN CATEGORY CSCA 2024, Kichler, Long Form Vid
JUDGES CHOICE AdFed 2023, BFR Ohio Parks, DM
GOLD AdFed 2023, BFR Ohio Parks, Direct Marketing
SILVER AdFed 2023, BFR Ohio Parks (Regional)
SILVER AdFed 2023, BFR Ohio Parks (National)
BEST IN SHOW CSCA 2023, BFR Ohio Parks, Overall
BEST IN CATEGORY CSCA 2023, BFR Parks, Packaging
SILVER AdFed 2023, Hi-Lo Studios, Branding
SILVER AdFed 2023, Hi-Lo Studios, Regional, Brand
BEST IN CATEGORY CSCA 2023, Hi-Lo Studios, brand
AWARD OF MERIT CSCA 2023, Columbus Crew, Campaign
BEST IN CATEGORY CSCA 2022, Vulcan, Photography
BEST IN CATEGORY CSCA 2022, BYMOC, Interactive
GOLD AdFed 2022, I Am Boundless, Public Srvc Web
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE CSCA 2022, I Am Boundless,
GOLD AdFed 2021, BFR Typography, illustration
SILVER AdFed 2021, BFR Typography, illus, regional
JUDGES CHOICE AdFed 2021, BFR Halloween Social
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE CSCA2021, BFR Halloween Social
AWARDOF MERIT CSCA 2021, BFR - Annivesary Social
GOLD & JUDGES CHOICE AdFed 2021, First Federal Sav
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE CSCA 2020, First Federal Savin
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE CSCA 2020, BFR Typography
GOLD & JUDGE'S CHOICE AdFed 2020, BFR Tiki Gift
SILVER AdFed 2020, BFR Tiki Gift, Sales & Mktg
BEST OF Category CSCA 2020, BFR Tiki, Illustration
SILVER AdFed 2020, ITW Brands, Photography
SILVER AdFed 2020, Aston Martin Newport Beach web
SILVER AdFed 2020, OSU Carmen Collection, web
HONORABLE MENTION Awwwards 2020, Bonfire Red Web
GOLD AdFed 2019, BFR Fire It UP, Self Promo
MERIT CSCA 2019, BFR Fire It UP, Self Promo
SILVER AdFed 2019, DZ Group, Website
MERIT CSCA 2019, ITW (Vulcan, Wolf Berkel), Photo
GOLD AdFed 2018, BFR Poster Series, Self Promo
BEST OF CATEGORY CSCA 2018, BFR Poster Illus.
JUDGES CHOICE CSCA 2018, BFR Poster Series
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE CSCA 2018, Netjets.com, Web
AWARD OF MERIT CSCA 2018, The Laughing Cow, Web
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE CSCA 2018, BFR.com, Web
AWARD OF MERIT CSCA 2018, DZ Group, Interactive
SILVER AdFed 2017, LivSo Website, Online
JUDGES CHOICE AdFed 2017, LivSo Website, Online
BEST IN SHOW CSCA 2017, LivSo Website, Overall
BEST IN CATEGORY CSCA 2017, LivSo Website
HONORABLE MENTION Awwwards 2017, LivSo Website
GOLD AdFed 2017, TBB - Luxury Suite Packages
SILVER AdFed 2017, TBB - Luxury Suite Pkg - Sales
BEST IN CATEGORY CSCA 2017, TBB - Lux Suite Pkging
GOLD AdFed 2017, TBB - West Club Direct Mail
AWARD OF MERIT CSCA 2017, TBB - West Club DM
GOLD AdFed 2017, TBB - East Club Direct Mail
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE CSCA 2017, TBB - East Club DM
GOLD AdFed 2017, TBB - Season Ticket Holders DM
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE CSCA 2017, Idea Foundry web
AWARD OF MERIT CSCA 2017, QS Partners Website
SILVER AdFed 2017, QS Partners Brochure
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE CSCA 2017, QS Partners Broch.
AWARD OF MERIT CSCA 2017, Tribute Website
GOLD AdFed 2017, BFR Poster Series, Self Promo
SILVER AdFed 2016, NetJets - Web To Print
SILVER AdFed 2016, QS Partners Website
SILVER AdFed 2016, BFR Client Candle Gift
SILVER AdFed 2015, Baesman Website
EXCELLENCE CSCA 2015, Baesman Website
SILVER AdFed 2015, BFR Holiday Brew Gift
SILVER AdFed 2015, Rosewater Brand ID
GOLD AdFed 2015, Rosewater Website
MERIT CSCA 2015, Rosewater Website
SILVER AdFed 2015, Rosewater Mobile Site
SILVER AdFed 2015, Scholly App UI/Design
GOLD AdFed 2014, Spacejunk- Website
GOLD AdFed 2014, Spacejunk- responsive design
SILVER AdFed 2014, Bonfire Red Logo Redesign
GOLD AdFed 2014, Bonfire Red Fueling our Flame
SILVER National AdFed 2014, Bonfire Red
SILVER AdFed 2014, Bonfire Red- business cards
SILVER AdFed 2014, Captain Ellsworth House- web
SILVER AdFed 2014, Jobs Ohio -website
SILVER AdFed 2014, Tell Collective logo
SILVER AdFed 2014, Tell Collective website
BEST OF CATEGORY CSCA Award 2025, Urban Adv
BEST IN CATEGORY CSCA 2024, BFR Bento, Packaging
BEST IN CATEGORY CSCA 2024, Kichler, Long Form Vid
BEST IN CATEGORY CSCA 2022, Vulcan, Photography
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE CSCA 2020, First Federal Savin
GOLD AdFed 2018, BFR Poster Series, Self Promo
GOLD AdFed 2014, Bonfire Red Fueling our Flame
SITE OF THE DAY, CommArts, 2014, Captain Ellsworth
SITE OF THE DAY, CommArts, 2015, Rosewater

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