ABOUTSECOND BEST DESIGN STUDIO is the design consultancy of Daniel Evan Quay. 

We create striking, memorable brand identities grounded in strategy and rich conceptual foundations. 

We believe brands make the deepest impact in the physical world. We design identites to be printed, held, kept, and treasured.

We work in a wide community of creatives, assembling tailor-made teams to fufill projects of any size.


CAPABILITIESCreative Direction
Identity Design
Signage + Installation
Package Design

Brand Development
Naming + Messaging
Strategy + Positioning
APPRENTICESHIPSWe’re an apprenticeship studio, using our projects to equip developing designers with access to real-world design opportunities, capacity building, portfolio development, and presentation coaching. 

All apprenticeships are currently filled.

Please email us with your portfolio and a favorite recent creative inspiration to join our future consideration roster.



AIWe use AI for image enhancement, concept visualization, and rendering assistance, but never for asset creation. 

We believe in human-made solutions.


CONTACT secondbestdesign@gmail.com
@wearesecondbest

We‘re based in Denver, and work and travel globally.


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