About

about

hi, I'm Trevor
I do this because I like it.

It’s simple – I’m here because I love design. And I love to work with people who are passionate about what they do as well.

An unlikely start, I found my passion for design in the Army. While overseas, I spent nearly every off-duty hour honing my craft and, in the process, discovered how powerful design could be to morale.

Now years later, I’m a freelance graphic designer based in Colorado Springs, and I still can’t get enough of that ‘a-ha!’ feeling when a client’s dream becomes real because of something we created.

who I am not

who I am

my wheelhouse

I specialize in logo design & branding because that’s where I provide the most possible value to my clients. I think of our brands as tangible assets – the project we work on today will be even more valuable five, ten, or twenty years from now. Our brands are built to last.

logo design + branding

Logos, brand design, wordmarks, icons, badges, logo redesign, rebranding, naming, consulting, messaging, color theory, brand guidelines.

design in general

Some other projects we might team up on:

Web design (WordPress), print design, packaging design, product design, labels, stickers, flyers, posters, business cards, banners, brochures, menus, apparel, and anything that needs that creative touch.

other miscellaneous things I’m good at

Project management, staying in budget, communicating, drawing cacti, eating tacos, keeping my Duolingo streak alive, being a fan of losing sports teams, guessing the bands of classic rock songs.

qualifications

B.A. Business CommunicationArizona State University

Digital Image CertificationPikes Peak Community College

HTML & CSS Development CertificationW3Schools

CopyrightX, Online Law Course, Harvard University

attaboys

2020 Next Generation IconAAF Colorado Springs Icon Awards

2019 Gold Addy Award, Logo Design, for Bifocal Beats

2019 Gold Addy Award, Logo Design, for Adapt Social

2019 Silver Addy Award, Logo Design, for Sean Neary Homes

nice things people say

Google review count

55

Stars

5/5

Range

2019 – today

July 3, 2023

“Just remarkable work – I had a consult with Trevor to outline exactly what I was looking for and he delivered more than I could have asked for. 10/10 recommend, his communication and professionalism made everything a breeze.”

Joey Garcia, Dakota Company, US Army

Project: logo design

May 22, 2023

“I came to Trevor with only an idea and he was able to breathe life into it and create the most wonderful tribute. The design is everything I hoped for and more… He is communicative and reliable every step of the way.” 

Sarah Hoke, Muffin’s Bakery

Project: logo design & packaging

April 29, 2023

“I highly recommend Trevor Kinkade Design. Trevor is easy to work with and was able to take my vision of an idea and turn it into a reality for my business. He always kept me updated, met all deadlines and was very professional. His work is top notch.”

Debbie Schaefer, Willow Road

Project: logo design

March 3, 2023

“I recently had the pleasure of working with Trevor on a website and brand identity for our firm. The experience was nothing short of exceptional. Trevor was the consummate professional from start to finish, delivering outstanding work that exceeded my expectations.”

Trent Michels, the FuND

Project: brand design & website

January 5, 2023

“Trevor provides first class service. He was able to bring to life my thoughts on how i visualized marketing my new business. I didnot realize how much work went into creating a brand identity.”

Collins Dibaki, NED Services Group

Project: logo design & brand guidelines

December 19, 2022

“From start to finish this has been an incredible experience. Trevor took the time to get to know me, as well as my intentions for my brand – which is why the logo he created for me is exactly what I needed. His professionalism and insight proved invaluable.”

Ama Adair, Author

Project: logo design

November 17, 2022

“Trevor is top notch… He works with you to discover your vision, your brand, and what you want to find in your logo. His concepts capture the simple essence of a brand, while adding depth of meaning and broad marketing capabilities. His research, dedication, work ethic, and timeliness were outstanding.”

Jeff Clark, Author

Project: logo design

October 29, 2022

“I had no idea where to start and what is was going to look like. Trevor did an absolute amazing job about the level of detail and the essence of what I tried to convey. He is a great listener and an expert at his craft. I only had to do one iteration and fell in love with the design.”

Victoria Jarzen, Tuk Tuk Coffee

Project: logo design

August 23, 2022

“Trevor has completed two logo development projects with our company and we could not happier with how easy this process was. We will be using his services again for more projects.”

Jeffrey Schwegmann, Leather Care USA

Project: logo design

June 28, 2022

“From the first time we talked Trevor was spot on with his suggestions for us because he researched us and listened when we talked. This made choosing from the options he suggested for us very easy. He also put together a brand guide so it’s easy for our team to use our new logo, wordmark, colors and fonts properly.”

Annie Brock, The Leader Transition Institute 

Project: logo design & brand guidelines 

June 15, 2022

“The entire process with Trevor has been easy, and the options he’s given were well presented and thorough and will definitely make it an easier decision for me. I have a few incredible designs to chose from!”

Cindy Palmer, Podcast “The Veteran Owned Business”

Project: logo design

January 27, 2022

“We just went through a rebranding/business expansion and he was great. He listened to our vision, made changes, and created our image that stands above the rest. He is quick and aware of necessary timelines to get the best product possible.”

Joe Fine, Kryptonite Laser Professionals

Project: logo redesign

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