Meet LA Design
WE'RE PASSIONATE DESIGNERS WHO BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF COLLABORATION
ABOUT OUR AGENCY
LA Design is a boutique design and advertising studio for businesses looking for a new kind of branding experience. We’re a collective of creatives that stands for clarity and simplicity and that comes to work - each and every day – passionate and eager to create meaningful connections between people and brands. Together, our team is a powerful blending of forward-thinking strategists, creative wordsmiths, thoughtful designers, tenacious collaborators, online experts, and parents to children (and small furry animals).
MEET OUR FOUNDER
Laura Astuto is a branding specialist and creative with a strong vision and eye for creativity. Her main focus is connecting smart, thoughtful strategy and impactful design. She’s led brand development projects for a diverse range of clients, from small nonprofits to Fortune 500 companies to large national retailers. Now as the founder of her own branding and design agency, she pours passion into everything she touches - brainstorming unique brand strategies and overseeing the creative process with thoughtfulness, style and a killer eye. Laura is business leader who thrives working side by side with clients to help them build strategic branding solutions from the bottom up. Her work has been awarded by many international design organizations, and has been featured in publications such as Communication Arts, Print and Graphics.
WHY WORK WITH US
We are a boutique design shop that brings brands to life. Creating brand strategies doesn’t stop at stunning logos and websites. Marketing has evolved and, as consumers, we connect with brands that promise a lifestyle and invite us in to experience it. To achieve that, we follow a systematic process – one that is all about you. We start with a deep dive into what makes your brand unique, your bigger vision for the world, and how we can fine tune the authentic voice for your story. We keep our finger on the pulse of what’s emerging across multiple industries and pull inspiration from art, nature, and experiences that appeal to us. And it’s the key to giving your brand legs to connect with your ideal customers. Let’s bring your brand story to life.
WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING
LA Design is top-notch! Laura has long supported my agency and I cannot begin to express my admiration for her work. She is smart. Her creative is fresh. Completely dependable. She is brand savvy and technically-skilled. I wish I could duplicate her. She excels with whatever we throw at her – without batting an eye – and, more than anything, she’s an absolute pleasure to work with. Truly among the cream of the crop in design talent, and a great ally on any project! DAVID BACH - Bach Marketing Partners
I was introduced to Laura Astuto by a well-known advertising agency, as a person to consult with for logos, branding, marketing and design work, for our new, Real Estate company in 2005. Laura listened carefully and understood our vision, and she worked tirelessly to create dozens of ideas for us to review and consider. Her talent goes way beyond the creative side of design work. She also performs well under pressure, when we have a short deadline. I recommend her highly and consider her to be a caring, genuine and concerned partner, in making sure our business is runs successfully, stylishly and with class. KAREN EASTMAN BIGOS - Towne Realty Group
Laura has impeccable taste and is a true problem-solver. I’ve worked with her on digital and print advertising for my hotel events for over 10 years, and her work continually amazes me. She is easy to work with - personable, timely, and creative. She just gets it, and consistently makes my job easier! I’d recommend LA Design wholeheartedly.> TINA SMITH - MGM Resorts
When we needed to construct a new website, we researched different platforms. It became apparent to us, we needed to work with a professional who understood our mission, goals, and clients. After meeting with many designers, we decided to work with Laura Astuto. Her commitment, dedication and unwavering willingness to tackle obstacles was immeasurable. The finished product to our surprise was showcased at our Broker Conference and shared with over 4000 independent advisors as the “Model Website” to be used as an example of a tool to drive success. We couldn’t have achieved this without LA Design. MARIO SICARI AIF CLU ChFC CLF - BGS Capital Management LLC
Laura is simply amazing. I have had the pleasure of working with her on projects for five years now and her gift of design has played a huge part in the success of our events and marketing initiatives. From engaging Save the Dates, showstopping Invitations, out of the box Name Badges, Posters...really anything! Besides bringing design ideas to life with very little direction, her innate ability to quickly comprehend complex themes and turn them into a WOW makes her an absolute pleasure to work with. I am thankful for her every day. BRIGITTE LUNDRIGAN - Loews Hotels
LA Design is top-notch!
Laura has long supported my agency and I cannot begin
to express my admiration for her work. She is smart. Her creative is fresh.
Completely dependable. She is brand savvy and technically-skilled. I wish I could
duplicate her. She excels with whatever we throw at her – without batting an eye –
and, more than anything, she’s an absolute pleasure to work with. Truly among the
cream of the crop in design talent, and a great ally on any project!
DAVID BACH
Bach Marketing Partners
I was introduced to
Laura Astuto by a well-known advertising agency, as a person to consult with for logos, branding,
marketing and design work, for our new, Real Estate company in 2005. Laura listened carefully and
understood our vision, and she worked tirelessly to create dozens of ideas for us to review and
consider. Her talent goes way beyond the creative side of design work. She also performs
well under pressure, when we have a short deadline. I recommend her highly and consider
her to be a caring, genuine and concerned partner, in making sure our business is runs successfully,
stylishly and with class.
KAREN EASTMAN BIGOS
Towne Realty Group
Laura has impeccable
taste and is a true problem-solver. I’ve worked with her on digital and print advertising for my
hotel events for over 10 years, and her work continually amazes me. She is easy to work with -
personable, timely, and creative. She just gets it, and consistently makes my job easier!
I’d recommend LA Design wholeheartedly.>
TINA SMITH
MGM Resorts
When we needed to construct
a new website, we researched different platforms. It became apparent to us, we needed to work with a professional
who understood our mission, goals, and clients. After meeting with many designers, we decided to work with
Laura Astuto. Her commitment, dedication and unwavering willingness to tackle obstacles was immeasurable.
The finished product to our surprise was showcased at our Broker Conference and shared with over 4000
independent advisors as the “Model Website” to be used as an example of a tool to drive success. We
couldn’t have achieved this without LA Design.
MARIO SICARI AIF CLU ChFC CLF
BGS Capital Management LLC
Laura is simply amazing. I have had the pleasure of working with her on projects for
five years now and her gift of design has played a huge part in the success of our events
and marketing initiatives. From engaging Save the Dates, showstopping Invitations, out of
the box Name Badges, Posters...really anything! Besides bringing design ideas to life with
very little direction, her innate ability to quickly comprehend complex themes and turn them
into a WOW makes her an absolute pleasure to work with. I am thankful for her every day.
BRIGITTE LUNDRIGAN
Loews Hotels