About

Yes, we streamline and optimize and collaborate and implement but geez, we really HATE buzz words.

We work as a resource of creativity. We’re your neighbor, your partner and we want the very best for you and your business.

What We Value

Curiosity

There is no innovation without curiosity. We get excited about the exploration, pushing our designs to discover new ways of solving challenges. This invites us to engage with the world and our community in a fresh light.

Empathy

To us, humility means recognizing that creativity is a collaborative and ever-changing journey. It involves being open to feedback, continuous learning, and understanding that perfection is a journey, not a destination.

Detail

Attention to detail isn't just a design principle; it's a commitment to understanding the unique needs of each client and project. This guarantees thoughtful interactions, building lasting relationships and impeccable design outcomes.

Our Story

Who We Are

One team, one office

Our clients are business owners and entrepreneurs who value the power of design. They understand that creating an experience begins with strategic thinking and an open mind. Whether it’s rebranding a business, building out a new campaign or designing your next website, we’ll be there with a pencil in hand, ready to listen.

Being fully in-house allows us to maintain a high level of quality and consistency across all our projects. It also enables us to offer personalized attention to each client, understanding their unique needs and vision to deliver tailored solutions that exceed expectations.

Mike Smíšek

Mike Smíšek is the Owner/Creative Director of Šek Design. Mike approaches each creative challenge with the mindset of a teacher or coach.Mike Smíšek is the Owner/Creative Director of Šek Design. Mike approaches each creative challenge with the mindset of a teacher or coach.

Stephanie Peterson

Stephanie Peterson brings a blend of skills to Šek. She's a wonderful mix of marketing strategist, project manager, and relationship builder.Stephanie Peterson brings a blend of skills to Šek. She's a wonderful mix of marketing strategist, project manager, and relationship builder.

Paul Carlon

Paul Carlon is Šek's resident problem solver extraordinaire. He brings a strong user experience lens to all of his work.Paul Carlon is Šek's resident problem solver extraordinaire. He brings a strong user experience lens to all of his work.

Antonia Kaliher

Antonia Kaliher is an illustrator, fine artist, and graphic designer from Fergus Falls, MN. She began working with Sek at the end of 2022.Antonia Kaliher is an illustrator, fine artist, and graphic designer from Fergus Falls, MN. She began working with Sek at the end of 2022.

Linnea Jungwirth

Linnea Jungwirth is Šek's Junior Production Designer; who - when not designing - can be found outside, most likely though by the lake looking for agates and sea glass.Linnea Jungwirth is Šek's Junior Production Designer; who - when not designing - can be found outside, most likely though by the lake looking for agates and sea glass.

Sydney Ormsbee

Sydney Ormsbee is Šek Design Studio's UI/UX designer where she helps bridge the gap between web design and development.Sydney Ormsbee is Šek Design Studio's UI/UX designer where she helps bridge the gap between web design and development.

Owen Zagrabelny

Sarah Herrick-Smíšek

Sarah Herrick-Smíšek is our business coordinator, doing a whole bunch of behind-the-scenes tasks that we're extremely grateful for.Sarah Herrick-Smíšek is our business coordinator, doing a whole bunch of behind-the-scenes tasks that we're extremely grateful for.

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Our Studio

Our Daily Life

We Are

  1. Organized
  2. Thoughtful
  3. Proactive
  4. Detail-driven
  5. Collaborative
  6. Dedicated

We are NOT

  1. Trend Chasers
  2. Templates Users
  3. Quick Fixers
  4. Overworked
  5. Soft Spoken
  6. Afraid of Change

How We Can Help

Branding

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How You Interact

Graphic Design

How You Inspire

Engagement

How You Connect

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