Chris Maple has over 20 years of hands-on experience in corporate branding, advertising, design and illustration. He has worked with many prestigious clients in the Northwest and across the nation including Boeing, Nintendo, Muzak, Qwest, Safeco, SGI, Weyerhaeuser and Marvel Comics.

Chris is noted for creating the Pokemon Logo as well as seasonal posters for the Seattle Children's Theatre. His work has been honored with awards from Print Magazine, Communication Arts, Graphis and The New York Type Directors Club. When he's not busy designing, Chris enjoys spending time with family and hitting the gym.

"I see a sympathetic bond between the logic of business and the magic of art where knowledge can be accessed and introduced through branding design. The funny thing about my job is that I know I've done it right when it looks like I haven't done it at all."

My Role: I direct the strategy in the creation of brands and marketing campaigns.

My Goal: To help clients realize the value of their brand and the best way to communicate with their market.