Starch Creative
Starch Creative
Starch Creative is an American experience design agency focused on creating immersive retail environments, brand environments, and experiences. The company is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California.[1]
The agency was founded in 2015 by Brandon Ball, a former Vans executive who previously worked in global retail and brand experience roles.[1]
History
Starch Creative was established in Southern California in 2015 by Brandon Ball.[2]
In 2022, Ad Age reported that Starch Creative raised concerns about the use of creative work it had produced for beverage company Laird Superfood, in an article examining intellectual property issues in the advertising industry.[3]
In 2023, Starch Creative was included in the NextNW Marketing All-Stars Class, a regional recognition program highlighting marketing professionals and agencies.[4]
In 2025, the Orange County Business Journal featured Starch Creative as a nominee in its Family-Owned Business Awards report.[5]
Services
Starch Creative develops immersive physical brand experiences, including retail store environments and branded installations.[6]
Its work has been covered in retail and marketing industry reporting on projects such as Outerknown’s store expansion strategy, Municipal’s first physical retail location, Levi’s x McLaren Racing activations at the 2024 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, an Adidas fan-focused music festival experience, and commercial space design for Fox Racing.[7][8][9][10][11]
Purpose Supply Co.
In 2018, Starch Creative acquired Greydog Signs and Displays and relaunched it as Purpose Supply Co., a fabrication and production subsidiary supporting the company’s retail and brand environment work.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Tackling the Customer Experience: Hear from an Agency That Helps Brands Build Awareness and Loyalty". International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). 2019. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Starch Creative Launches Purpose Supply Co". Shop Eat Surf Outdoor. February 9, 2018. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
- ↑ "Small agency's claim of stolen work points to a larger industry issue". Ad Age. 2022. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
- ↑ "ThinkNW Marketing All-Stars Class of 2023". NextNW. 2023. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
- ↑ "2025 Family-Owned Business Award Nominees (Special Report)" (PDF). Orange County Business Journal. May 19, 2025. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
- ↑ "Starch Creative". CB Insights. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
- ↑ "From flooring to square feet, Outerknown is revamping its retail store playbook". Modern Retail. 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
- ↑ "Municipal, co-founded by Mark Wahlberg, opens first physical store and more". Chain Store Age. 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
- ↑ "Formula 1 US Grand Prix: Mercedes-Benz, Levi's, Amex, Pacsun Activate in Austin". Event Marketer. November 5, 2024. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
- ↑ "How Adidas Rethought the Music Festival With a Fan-First Event". BizBash. 2024. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Real Deals: Rogers warehouse finds buyer in $13.3M transaction". Talk Business & Politics. April 2023. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
External links
Category:Design companies of the United States Category:Experience design Category:Marketing companies of the United States Category:Companies established in 2015 Category:Companies based in Orange County, California
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