Brand Name Nerd

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Remote Company, New Orleans, Louisiana 70117, United States
https://www.brandnamenerd.com

Brand Name Nerd Overview

Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
Under $1,000
Average Hourly Rate
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Year Founded
2023
Brand Name Nerd makes professional design accessible to small businesses, creative organizations, and community-focused clients through collaborative, transparent processes. Founded in 2023 by Amanda Burnswell and Velvet Incognito, we believe design should be educational, inclusive, and genuinely useful.

Our Approach: Design as Partnership
We work with clients, not just for them. Every project includes education alongside execution, explaining design choices, teaching brand fundamentals, and building client confidence. You'll understand why decisions matter and how to use your assets effectively.

This means ...
  • Transparent communication (no jargon, no surprise costs)
  • Active client participation (you learn while we design)
  • Practical deliverables (assets you can maintain independently)
  • Sliding-scale pricing (accessibility for real budgets)
What We Do
Custom logo design and brand identity development, menu design and restaurant branding, print collateral, website design and copywriting, social media graphics, mobile pop-up studio services, and small-batch print production.

How We're Different
Most agencies operate behind closed doors. We teach design principles during the process, offer hands-on production capabilities, and structure services around what small businesses can actually afford.

Experience & Impact
We've worked with animal rescues, restaurants, dance studios, and marketing agencies. Our recent community art market raised $900 in a single day for a client, demonstrating that design can be both profitable and purpose-driven.

We're a woman-owned, LGBTQ-owned business committed to accessible design across communities.

Why Choose Brand Name Nerd
  • Collaborative process: You're part of the team
  • Education-focused: Learn while building your brand
  • Transparent pricing: No hidden fees
  • Full-service production: Concept through finished materials
  • Flexible approach: Sliding-scale options, mobile capabilities
We're here to help you build a brand you understand, maintain, and feel proud of.

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Branding Expertise
Branding Expertise
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Industries

  • Arts
  • Design
  • Corporate Services
  • Food and Beverage
  • Nonprofit
  • Hospitality
  • Restaurants
  • Retail
  • Entertainment
  • Media & Communications

Client Types

  • Startups
  • Small Businesses

Brand Name Nerd Portfolio

Brand Name Nerd - Stdio Shakti New Orleans
Brand Design
Stdio Shakti New Orleans
Under $5K
3 Months
2026

Brand Name Nerd Team Bios

Co-Founder, Designer
Amanda Burnswell
Co-Founder, Designer
Amanda handles the visual side of Brand Name Nerd illustrations, design, and small-batch printing. A former technician who pivoted to design, she meets with clients, manages projects, and turns ideas into tangible brands. Tabletop game nerd. NOLA local. Married to her creative partner and editor.
Co-Founder, Copy Writer
Velvet Incognito
Co-Founder, Copy Writer
Velvet is Brand Name Nerd's copywriter and strategic editor. By day she's a copywriter; by night she writes the words that get small businesses found online. She brings SEO expertise and the sharp editorial eye that catches what's off before clients see it. New Orleans based. Amanda's wife.

Brand Name Nerd Clients

FantaSea Books
Who Dat Coffee Cafe
Big Easy Animal Rescue
Hard Sell Hotel
Arabella Casa di Pasta
Lousiana Center for Children's Rights
New Orleans Fringe Fest
Studio Shakti New Orleans
Creative Labor Management Services