DesignScout Branding Agency

Candid, collaborative partners

SINCE 2003

At DesignScout, we build beautiful brands that make a real impact, igniting your business’ culture and confidence. We captivate your customer so that you can make the sale.

Whether you’re looking for a full rebrand or occasional marketing support, our troop offers expert services for companies of all sizes.

Our work with DesignScout

increased our sales by 40%

after a decade in business. They helped us hone the feel of our brand and align our creative with that strategy. They are incredibly creative, understanding, and energetic.

BENJI ROSEN

FOUNDER, BENJYEHUDA

We're good
company.

OUR SERVICES

a promise from our founder

At DesignScout, we blend your real story with our one-of-a-kind creative perspective. This means evergreen, bespoke branding that builds culture and confidence in your company.

You can trust that you are partnering with a creative firm that shares your values. We are a collective of creatives who value fostering work days worth living, building a more sustainable planet, and making space for diverse and minority entrepreneurship.

It’s these values that nurture the well-rested, inspired, and motivated team of thinkers who are ready to build your amazing brand. Good companies produce better work. That’s DSAF.

OUR SERVICES

NO #RISEANDGRIND
PLATITUDES HERE.

Strong
work rest
ethic.

VALUE TIME OFF
AND WORK TO LIVE.

CAMP DIARY

At DesignScout, we are actively working to end the culture of toxicity and burnout that is endemic to our industry. We value work as much as we value rest because a well-rested team produces better, more inspired work for you. Full stop.

CAMP DIARY

The Troop

SINCE
Scout
Driscoll
2003
RANK: Founder/CEO
BADGES:
Cycling
Wine
Mentorship
SINCE
Scout
Driscoll
2003
Since starting DesignScout 20 years ago, Founder and CEO Scout’s earned all the badges. Whether she’s mentoring her troop, encouraging her clients, forging a path for her agency, or momming, her enthusiasm and earnestness sparks feelings of purpose and possibility all around. Spare time? Sure. Scout loves wine and exploring Paris’ Bastille neighborhood.
RANK: Founder/CEO
BADGES:
Cycling
Wine
Mentorship
SINCE
Amelia
Jee
2008
RANK: Troop Leader
BADGES:
Rockstar
Home Improvement
Cooking
SINCE
Amelia
Jee
2008
For a decade and a half, Amelia has been our True North and fearless Troop Leader. Keeping the troop on task and clients in the know, we’d literally be lost without her. When she’s not on the clock, she is living a rich double life as an (actual) rock star, savvy real estate investor, and accomplished home cook.
RANK: Troop Leader
BADGES:
Rockstar
Home Improvement
Cooking
SINCE
Amanda
Wurzbach
2008
RANK: Lead Strategist
BADGES:
Julia Child
State of Maine Enthusiast
Tomato Gardening
SINCE
Amanda
Wurzbach
2008
Our dedicated brand strategist, Amanda has the distinct ability to reveal your brand's defining point of view and turn it into powerful, gotta-have-it messaging. A true foodie with impeccable taste in olives, Amanda is the consummate host, a jealousy-inducing chef, and our Chief Ordering Officer for all dining experiences.
RANK: Lead Strategist
BADGES:
Julia Child
State of Maine Enthusiast
Tomato Gardening
SINCE
Erin
Dahl
2013
RANK: Designer
BADGES:
Runner/running/Chronic Half Marathoner
Halloween Queen
Trekkie
SINCE
Erin
Dahl
2013
Around here, Erin is known for thoughtful gift-giving, attentive conversations, and finding beauty in tiny flaws. Making everyone feel seen and infusing a sense of special in the seemingly simple are her superpowers. In her spare time, Erin can be found crafting, birdwatching, and cuddling with her cat, Simon (when he feels like it).
RANK: Designer
BADGES:
Runner/running/Chronic Half Marathoner
Halloween Queen
Trekkie
SINCE
Lauren
Gaynor
2012
RANK: Designer
BADGES:
Wannabe Event Stylist
Iced-Coffee Obsessed
Sparkly Everything
SINCE
Lauren
Gaynor
2012
Lauren is our Jackie O: Timeless. Elegant. Sophisticated. And a little calculated. Everything she creates has an intended outcome, a greater purpose to wow and win over an audience. It works. Every time. When she’s not dazzling us, you’re most likely to find her training for her next marathon, scouring Target clearance aisles, or exploring the outdoors with her husband and kids.
RANK: Designer
BADGES:
Wannabe Event Stylist
Iced-Coffee Obsessed
Sparkly Everything
SINCE
Rebecca
Molinar
2016
RANK: Designer
BADGES:
Airplanes
Vinyl Collecting
Flamenco
SINCE
Rebecca
Molinar
2016
A native Texan with all the requisite pride, Rebecca goes big when it comes to creativity. She earned her MFA from SAIC and works her love of history and nerdery for obscure cultural references into her design work. A multi-instrumentalist turned dancer, Rebecca performs regularly in Chicago, studies WWII military history for fun, and relaxes at the end of the day with episodes of Perry Mason.
RANK: Designer
BADGES:
Airplanes
Vinyl Collecting
Flamenco
SINCE
Joi
Pelayo
2018
RANK: Designer
BADGES:
Sarcasm
Amateur Nail Tech
Piano
SINCE
Joi
Pelayo
2018
Our resident youth and natural-born doodler, Joi jumps head-first into any branding challenge with speed and enthusiasm. From patterns to video animation, she’s up for the task. Out of office, you’ll most likely find Joi grabbing a bite with friends, visiting family in Asia, or curling up on her couch for movie night.
RANK: Designer
BADGES:
Sarcasm
Amateur Nail Tech
Piano
SINCE
Lizzie
Campbell
2022
RANK: Designer
BADGES:
Stereotypical Pisces
Corgi Mom
Pink
SINCE
Lizzie
Campbell
2022
Lizzie is a multi-passionate creative, a staunch introvert, and a stereotypical Pisces. When it comes to design, she’s always a sucker for a retro-inspired serif font and a pop of color. In her free time, Lizzie can be found binge-watching ‘90s sci-fi, snuggling with her corgi pup Phoebe, or endlessly rearranging her house to get the perfect Instagram photo.
RANK: Designer
BADGES:
Stereotypical Pisces
Corgi Mom
Pink
SINCE
Dana
Parisi
2018
RANK: Camp Director
BADGES:
Yoga
Art
Travel
SINCE
Dana
Parisi
2018
Dana is a Jill-of-all-trades. As our Camp Director, she’s our organizational touchstone, our weekly yoga class leader, dog mom to our mascot, Rigby, and the fine artist behind our paint-by-number-inspired, floor-to-ceiling studio mural. A new mom and natural extrovert, Dana loves adventures with her family, well-made margaritas, and impromptu dance parties.
RANK: Camp Director
BADGES:
Yoga
Art
Travel

Why us?

We Offer Unique Insights

It’s not just about what looks good. Our designs are timeless because they’re intentional – rooted in distinct business objectives. They are effective because they connect your consumers to your authentic story, driving sales.

We Are Team Players

You have myriad partners and professionals involved in the process – perhaps even other branding experts who are on board. While we believe in the power of our recommendations, we easily respect the talents of others and strive to weave all the good ideas into the final result.

We Are Always, Always Thinking

At DesignScout, we focus on more than just meeting deadlines and adhering to budgets. We are thoughtful, attuned, savvy professionals who maintain an always-evolving expertise for our industry and yours. We give valuable advice that our clients can count on.

Women Helping Women

As a woman-owned and 100% woman-operated business, we work relentlessly with our clients to smash the status quo, helping more women launch, scale, and exit businesses. We are proudly WBENC certified, members of NAWBO, The Female Founder Collective, 10th House, and volunteer with Women Employed, a Chicago-based non-profit that has been dedicated to improving women’s economic status and pursuing equity in the workplace for all.