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Our Studio

Welcome to Rain, where we’re on a mission to help businesses shine a spotlight on their brand’s incredible value. With 25+ years of experience, we thrive on turning challenges into growth opportunities, and we’re about to make your brand sparkle!

Our team? Picture a mix of creative masterminds, tech-savvy wizards, and marketing gurus – all under one roof. Together, we whip up visuals that not only look cool but also make folks say, “I need that!” We’re all about teamwork and strategy, and we’ve got a knack for uncovering those one-of-a-kind branding gems that make customers stick around and say, “Wow!”

Ready to sprinkle some magic on your business? Let’s chat and make your brand the talk of the town!

Our Leadership

  • Steve Smit
    Principal / Creative Director
  • David Rengifo
    Principal / Creative Director
  • Curtis Despain
    Principal / Creative Director
  • Julie Rengifo
    Accounting / Office Manager
  • Shannon Buetel
    Director of Client Services

Our Process

At Rain, we simplify complex challenges through a clear and focused approach. Our process is built around three core phases that guide every project we take on:

1. Discover
We begin with curiosity. Through research, collaboration, and brand immersion, we identify the real challenges and opportunities. This phase uncovers insights that lead to meaningful solutions.
2. Design
Here’s where strategy meets creativity. We develop brand systems, messaging, visuals, and experiences that are aligned, intentional, and built to perform.
3. Deliver
Execution is everything. We bring it all to life across print, digital, video, signage, packaging—wherever your audience needs to see and feel your brand.

At Rain Visual Strategy, we believe in crafting solutions that not only meet business objectives but also create meaningful connections between brands and their audiences. Let’s collaborate to bring your vision to life.

Behind the scenes, our work is powered by ICEtm —Integrated Communications Engineering— a framework that ensures everything we create is strategically aligned, cohesively executed, and built to scale across every touchpoint.

Our Services

Brand Strategy
  • Brand Identity Design
  • Brand Positioning
  • Brand Messaging
  • Market Research
  • Competitor Analysis
Creative Services
  • Graphic Design
  • Website Design
  • Video Production
  • Print Collateral Design
  • Packaging Design
  • Signage & Wayfinding
  • UI/UX Design
Integrated Marketing
  • Content Strategy
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Email Marketing
  • Advertising Campaigns
  • Marketing Collateral
  • Public Relations
  • Reporting / Analytics
Training Courses
  • Custom Training Module Design
  • Curriculum Development
  • eLearning Solutions
  • Workshop Facilitation
  • Learning Management System (LMS) Integration