Creative Strategy | Branding | Graphic & Music Design
Ephemera design studio blends design, branding, music and advertising, traditional and digital. Creative director Greg Simpson is an accomplished design professional with a diverse background in multiple disciplines including logo design, branding, marketing communications, soundtrack writing, corporate identity, interactive, web, UI, publishing, entertainment and packaging.
Highly skilled at building long-term client relationships and developing design initiatives that bring their vision to life, timelessly, compellingly. Expert collaborator, skilled communicator and enthusiastic mentor of creative culture.
Ephemera has launched successful branding and design initiatives for non-profit organizations as well as corporations and startups; created identities for established businesses, new companies and international brands.
Keywords: creative strategy, branding, identity, logo design, graphic design, music design, website design, UI/UX, digital design, print design
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Ephemera opened its doors in October of 1996.
What is your primary product or service?
Professional creative services.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I studied design at Virginia Commonwealth University and graduated with a BFA in Communication Arts & Design. After working a year at McKinney Silver advertising in Raleigh, North Carolina, I moved to New York to pursue a career in graphic design. I served in high level creative positions at Knoll International, The Pushpin Group, Graphis Magazine & Books and Eric Baker Design Associates prior to establishing Ephemera.
Provide detailed directions to your location
598 Seventh Street between 8th Avenue and Prospect Park West, Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215.
What type of payments do you accept?
Check or credit card via PayPal.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
I am sole proprietor with an administrative assistant. I work with teams remotely on large-scale projects.
What are your hours of operation?
Nine to five.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Reliable
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans." –John Lennon