Business Details
17 Years
experience
Creative Studio for Strategic Brand Communication
Founded in 2009, Collide is a Nashville-based creative studio dedicated to helping brands communicate with lasting impact through strategic design and language. Our team specializes in art direction, graphic design, and consulting across diverse industries including entertainment, non-profits, corporate communications, healthcare, publishing, and consumer products. With over 15 years of experience, we've collaborated with renowned artists like Willie Nelson, Darius Rucker, and Big & Rich, delivering award-winning album packaging and branding solutions. Our process emphasizes collaboration and discovery to uncover authentic brand narratives, ensuring every project achieves its 'Moment of Impact' with target audiences. We combine deep industry expertise with a client-centric approach, offering services ranging from brand identity development to print collateral design and photo art direction.Our work has earned recognition in prestigious design publications and awards, including RIAA Gold and Platinum certifications for album designs. We maintain active involvement in the professional community through mentorship programs and industry events, continually refining our craft to deliver innovative visual communication solutions. Our commitment to quality and strategic thinking has earned trust from clients ranging from major entertainment acts to local non-profits and corporate entities. By focusing on the intersection of form and function, we help organizations transform their brand messages into tangible, impactful experiences. Our team's extensive experience in both commercial and non-profit sectors ensures clients receive tailored solutions that align with their unique communication goals.
Services
Brand Identity Design
Album Packaging
Corporate Communications
Print Collateral Design
Photo Art Direction
Website Redesign
Sustainability Reports
Event Branding
Interactive Design
Annual Reports
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We have 15+ years of experience creating award-winning designs for major entertainment acts and corporate clients
- Our collaborative process ensures brand messages achieve maximum audience impact
- We combine strategic thinking with creative execution across multiple industries
- Our work has earned RIAA Gold and Platinum certifications for album designs
- Active involvement in professional design communities and mentorship programs
What people say
Game changer
Beautiful website
Great resource
Innovative visuals
Professional expertise
Services
Brand Identity Design
We create comprehensive brand identity systems that establish visual recognition and communicate core brand values. Our process combines strategic research with creative execution to develop logos, color palettes, typography systems, and application guidelines. Clients receive cohesive brand assets that maintain consistency across all marketing materials and communication channels.
Album Packaging
Our team specializes in creating award-winning album packaging for music artists. We handle concept development, visual design, and production coordination for physical and digital releases. With experience working with country music stars and major labels, we deliver packaging solutions that capture artistic vision while meeting industry standards for distribution.
Corporate Communications
We develop visual communication materials for corporate clients including annual reports, employee handbooks, and marketing collateral. Our solutions combine professional aesthetics with clear information architecture to effectively convey business messages to internal and external stakeholders while maintaining brand consistency.
People
Kevin Tucker
Creative Director
Co-founder and Creative Director with 25+ years in Nashville design scene. Former AIGA board member and mentor, recipient of Print Regional Design Annual honors and multiple AAF Addy awards. Specializes in strategic brand communication and impactful visual solutions.
Questions
What industries do you work with?
We serve entertainment, non-profits, healthcare, publishing, corporate communications, and consumer products sectors with tailored design solutions.
Can you handle large-scale design projects?
Yes, our team has extensive experience managing complex projects including multi-album packaging and comprehensive brand identity systems for major clients.
How do you ensure brand consistency?
We develop comprehensive brand guidelines and maintain close client collaboration throughout the design process to ensure all materials align with brand standards.
Do you work with local Nashville businesses?
While based in Nashville, we work with clients nationwide and internationally, maintaining our local community involvement through design mentorship programs.
What sets your studio apart?
Our strategic approach combines creative excellence with deep industry experience, focusing on creating 'Moments of Impact' that resonate with target audiences.
