The Common Studio is small scale design studio led by Thomas Hill.
We specialize in branding and identity for Sport, as well as seasonal marketing campaigns.
Love for Sport, and the unique and diverse communities it creates guides all we do.
Looking to start a new team, and need someone for the visuals?
Maybe you're an existing brand looking for a facelift?
Team, club, or event identity and branding. Everything you need to go from concept to club, and everything inbetween.
Looking to start a new team, and need someone for the visuals?
Maybe you're an existing brand looking for a facelift?
Comprehensive marketing & social media strategy, including graphic templates, advertising collateral based on market insight and analysis.
Have a one off? Graphics you need done ASAP? Merchandise?
Photo or video for a game or event?
Photo, Video, Merchandise Design, Production Graphic Design, and everything else creative a club may need.
1. Initial Conversation.
We want to know what you need, and how best we can serve you. We'll talk desired deliverables, timelines, budget and the rest of the basics. From there we'll draw up a proposal on our end.
2. Proposal and Contract.
We'll reconvene to review and confirm our proposal, including deliverables, timeline, rates, and any other needed details.
3. Concept and Art Direction.
Before we crack into the work fully, we'll share and review our initial concepts and direction, just to make sure we're on the same page.
4. Options and Refinement.
We'll present a few fleshed out options, and select one for refinement.
5. Refinement.
The selected direction is fleshed out and refined.
6. Delivery.
Final payment is made, and files are delivered!
(Of course, this can look different depending on the project and your needs. Questions? Just ask!)
The Common Studio is led by Graphic Designer Thomas Hill. My personal area of expertise is branding and identity design. My, and the Common Studios process focuses heavily on community-driven design, working with clients to create intentional brands and campaigns that highlight the unique culture and identity that surround their club, organization, or brand.
In early 2025, after working with a mix of friends and colleagues across a variety of freelance, and full-time work, I co-founded the Common Studio with two other sports creative and marketing professionals.
Our clients and professional experience include Forward Madison FC, Rhode Island FC, Chicago Fire FC, United Soccer League, Sons of Ben, Black Players for Change, Nashville SC, The Roadies, Chattanooga FC, and others.
Due to our size and varied services, please contact us directly for pricing on individual projects.
Our retainer rate begins at $1,050 per 40 hour week dependent on scope of work. For more information on hiring us on retainer, please contact us.
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Small gridded notebooks, flat whites, five-a-side, Kwik-Trip, the Atlantic 10, Jarred Mccain, the smell of pyro, dune, the j-league, Providence Park, the “L”, le rues de paris, trumpets at the football, pothos, paperbacks, Carhart, The Open Cup, Real Betis, cows, bagels, la lluvia, Miller Highlife, ultras stickers, FIFA 04, chunky shoes, any green kit.
