C42D

We Brand Unicorns.
315 W 36th Street, New York City, New York 10018, United States
https://c42d.com

C42D Overview

Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Average Hourly Rate
$200/hr
Year Founded
2010
C42D is a New York City branding agency that builds bold, market-ready brands for startups and growth-stage companies. Founded in 2010 by Creative Director David Card, the agency has spent over a decade helping early-stage teams transform complex products into clear, compelling brand identities that attract customers, inspire investor confidence, and scale with the business.

With more than 50 verified client reviews on Clutch and a 4.9 average rating, C42D is one of the most reviewed and highest-rated branding agencies in New York. The agency has delivered end-to-end branding for companies across healthcare, AI, fintech, consumer products, and enterprise SaaS including work alongside brands like Google, Facebook, and Ogilvy. C42D clients have collectively raised hundreds of millions in venture funding, with portfolio standouts like Kindbody (over $290M raised) and Brightline (revolutionizing pediatric telehealth).

What makes C42D different from larger agencies is the model itself: a senior-only team of four specialists creative, strategy, digital design and development, and project management with no junior layers, no account managers, and no middlemen. Every client works directly with the people doing the work. The agency also integrates AI into every phase of its process, from brand research and competitive analysis to creative development, copywriting, and custom-built tools bringing the rigor and output of a large agency at the speed and intimacy of a boutique studio.

C42D is headquartered at 315 W 36th Street, New York, NY 10018.

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Branding Expertise
Branding Expertise
  • Brand Strategy
  • Naming

Industries

  • AI
  • Health Care
  • Finance

Client Types

  • Startups

C42D Portfolio

C42D - Teal Health
Branding
Teal Health
C42D - Midday
Brand Strategy
Midday
C42D - Shazam for Brands
Branding
Shazam for Brands
C42D - The Humane Space
Branding
The Humane Space
C42D - Kindbody
Branding
Kindbody

C42D Reviews


Reviews from Google Maps and DesignRush are available on this profile.
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  • DesignRush reviews
I met David through an agency mastermind, he has been an incredibly valuable resource for all things related to branding. I downloaded his book on getting your brand name right and find it to be an incredibly useful tool! "
Sara Mannix's Review Sourced from Google
C42D exceeds expectations with their remarkable branding services. Their ability to translate vision and goals was spot-on, and their approach to branding is not only innovative but also highly effective in capturing the essence of our company. "
Spencer Ririe's Review Sourced from Google
I've worked with Dave and the C42D team for a long time and can't recommend them enough. They always deliver top notch creative and strategy. If you're looking for help branding your health or tech startup, look no further. "
Ron Gibbons's Review Sourced from Google
I've had the pleasure to work with David and C42D on multiple occasions. The word has always been delivered with quality and creativity that is beyond expectations. I partnered with them on a total re-brand that was exceptional and I felt they went beyond just creative and design but true thought partners. "
Meg Sloan's Review Sourced from Google
I've worked with David and the C42D as a collaborator on a number of projects over the past year, including brand strategy, identity, and web projects.The C42D team is top of its class in the way it handles its clients,and their brands. They deliver work that is incredibly thoughtful, insightful, and seamlessly integrates both creative and strategic perspectives into everything they produce.For any brand starting up, or any brands looking to take a quantum leap forward, David and the C42D team is a fantastic agency to make a huge impact on your business. "
Jason Leung's Review Sourced from Google
C42D is a unicorn itself as a branding agency. David and his team not only care about each project but they [also] become knowledgeable in the field and market as well. They cater to every client's needs and [help] you throughout the entire process. David and his team are one of the best teams I have seen work together, and it shows with the amazing results they produce. David is very flexible and works with you with any reasonable request. Trust their process. You will not be disappointed. "
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C42D Team Bios

Founder
David Card
Founder
Team leader and Founder at C42D, David can quickly grasp the essential core issues at hand and prescribe actionable next steps to move the ball forward. He specializes in positioning, brand strategy, and identity systems for early-stage companies.

C42D Clients

Google
Shazam
Reebok
YouTube
Foundation Capital
CGS Health
Kindbody
Ogilvy
Cuebiq
Chanel

C42D Awards

C42D - Award 1