On Work for Louisiana State University "Jamie and Phoenix have made a special place for themselves in the life of LSU - Many Thanks.” Ralph Gossard, Associate Vice Chancellor, Louisiana State University

On Work for Louisiana State University "The new logos and graphics were designed to provide the entire University with a readily identifiable symbol. In undertaking the project, the objective was to develop a visual identity that is clear and crisp in it's representation of LSU, that is true to our past and telling of our future. Though athletics may garner the logo the most widespread attention, the design is one appropriate to portray all of LSU." Dr. Mark Emmert, Chancellor, Louisiana State University

On Work for Louisiana State University "We are excited about the opportunity to present this new logo. I congratulate the committee for this design. I think our new logo is outstanding." Skip Bertman, Director of Athletics, Louisiana State University

On Work for The MAAC Conference “We have used Phoenix Design on a number of occasions to freshen our brand. Each time, they have come up with new ideas that our member schools have embraced, on time and within our budget. In addition, they do a great job with customer service. I would highly recommend the Phoenix design team for anyone looking to make their brand more memorable.” Richard J. Ensor, Commissioner, MAAC On Work for The MAAC Conference We have worked with Phoenix Design Works for well over a decade now, and consider them our official branding partner. The have created our conference branding, all of our Championship programs, and all of our Anniversary branding initiatives, all of which our member institutions have enthusiastically embraced. Phoenix has worked seamlessly with several generations of conference marketing and branding directors and produced the same great results every time. The work product is first rate, and Phoenix’s staff delivers on-time and within budget. I endorse them without reservation and recommend them for any organization looking for a true branding partner. Richard J. Ensor, Commissioner, MAAC

On Work for the MAAC Conference "Phoenix Design Works was a pleasure to work with on the development of the MAAC 30th Anniversary logo. During the entire process, I always felt that the MAAC had free input into the creation of the logo and that Phoenix listened and brought added creativity to the process. No change was too small or too big. Thanks to the staff at Phoenix design Works, the MAAC membership is excited about the 30th Anniversary logo and the added branding opportunities it presents to our marketing efforts." Whitney Swab, Marketing Director, MAAC

On Work for the Marion Military Institute “We are proud to continue the Marion legacy with the help of Amy Skiles and her team at Phoenix Design Works. We now have a very professional looking logo we can all be proud of. MMI has never had a consistent look within athletics and our sports teams, and we were able to achieve that through the help of Phoenix Design Works. Phoenix Design Works served as great partners throughout the venture and I look forward to working with them in the future.” Michelle R. Ivey, Director of Athletics, Marion Military Institute

On Work for Marist College "We recently completed our Athletics logo redesign with Phoenix in June and it was very successful. The team at Phoenix are genuinely good people and they're really easy to work with. They are very talented as I'm sure everyone's seen from their work with Major League Baseball and the U.S. Open. Even after the project was over and the bills were paid, they kept in touch to see if there were any issues or adjustments that needed to be made, which was really important to me. I give them a great recommendation for anyone thinking about working with them. I know they would do a great job! Travis Tellitocci, Associate Athletics Director, Marist College  

On Work for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore “Phoenix Design Works was wonderful to work with; they were courteous, they were complimentary, they were helpful! They really helped us get to where we wanted to go. Our brand was a little bit in flux and we were trying to take something that exists that the university is keeping and turn it into something that we can really identify with here in our local community. Jamie was great to help us get there - He helped us figure out where we were starting and where we wanted to go. Jamie was fantastic in developing our style and developing what we wanted to get. Lots of revisions, lots of work, but the whole time Phoenix was real easy to work with and no problems at all. We were really happy with the end product and we think that our new brand of The Shore is something that we can really sell; not only in our community but in our whole athletic platform and we couldn’t recommend them more!” Stan Bradley, Associate Director of Athletics for External Affairs, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

On Work for the University of Massachusetts, Amherst “Phoenix Design Works became an extension of our department. The Phoenix Design Works staff was superbly helpful in keeping projects on pace and working with a variety of time constraints and special requests. We’re grateful for our working relationship!” Molly O’Mara, Associate AD, Communications & Public Relations, UMass Athletics

On Work for the University of Massachusetts, Amherst "Phoenix Design Works did a tremendous job developing our new logo identity program. We were able to capture what our alumni and other constituents wanted by preserving the tradition of our mascot, while coming up with a fresh, modern look that has already made a splash in the retail market. From creative design to strategic branding, Jamie and Phoenix took us from point A to point Z in a very cost effective manner. We couldn't be more pleased with the outcome." Bill Lockey, Assistant Athletic Director, Marketing & Promotions, University of Massachusetts  

On Work for the University of Massachusetts, Lowell "I wanted to thank you very much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to drive up to spend time with Dana and I.  It was very much appreciated.  Outside of the fact that Dana and I were extremely impressed with what you and your team has done thus far – I am even more excited to work with you and your staff.  The time that you and I spend talking about the promise of my program was invaluable – it’s no wonder that your company is such a huge success.  I look forward to taking this program to the “Next level” with your assistance." Peter Casey, Associate Athletic Director, University Massachusetts Lowell

On Work for the Massachusetts Maritime Academy "Phoenix Design Works created a great branding program for us. They paid attention to our history and provided lots of concepts in the process of getting to our final Buccaneer. Our new logos have been enthusiastically accepted by our students and our community. I recommend Phoenix highly and look forward to working with them again!" Jim Seavey, Sports Information Director, Massachusetts Maritime Academy

On Work for Merrimack College "Phoenix Design Works designed and created a turnkey logo system for the Merrimack College athletic department to re-brand our image.  The experience working with Phoenix was nothing but positive and their expertise assisted us each step of the way – I would recommend Phoenix Design Works to any program looking to upgrade their brand and logo image." Eric Allen, Director of Sports Marketing, Merrimack College

On Work for the University of Michigan "We're very happy with the branding work that Phoenix has done for us. Their approach to branding has been exactly what we have been looking for. They are competitive, but polished. They play by the rules, but they play to win. The branding identity we've released is one of many they presented. From a creative point of view, Phoenix has delivered and proven to be a perfect fit for us." Mark Riordan, Assistant AD, Marketing & Promotions, University of Michigan

On Work for Montclair State University "Phoenix Design Works helped create a unique look for our department that has not only benefited us, but the campus and local community as well. Through their hard work, our logo has become a recognizable image to many and has greatly enhanced our visibility in the realm of intercollegiate athletics." Holly Gera, Director of Athletics, Montclair State University  

On Work for the University of Montevallo "Our experience with Phoenix Design Works marked the first time that our University had contracted logo development from an outside firm. That said, we felt we needed a lot of hands-on guidance to make the project a success, and we received just that from Phoenix. After a number of consultations, representatives from Phoenix came to our school to show our president, other school leaders and our Athletic Logo Design Committee a series of marks early in the process. From those, we were able to choose the marks that we felt would fit best with our athletic offerings. I am happy to report that we are still using the logos Phoenix developed for us. The whole experience was very positive! I would certainly recommend Phoenix to other schools." Cynthia Shackelford, Director Public Relations, University of Montevallo

On Work for Moorpark College “It is very important to establish a strong brand identity for Raider Athletics, because we have such a strong history and a tradition of excellence. Phoenix Design Works took our input and came up with a fantastic new mascot that corresponds with the history of the area. We’re very pleased with our new mascot and look forward to another 40 years of excellence in athletics and in the classroom!" Howard Davis, Athletic Director, Moorpark College  

On Work for Moorpark College "Just wanted to let you know how great it has been to work with you guys - you rock!  Your turn around time has been fantastic.  And getting these files is great timing - I just got a request to make tickets for our first football game of the season! Thanks again!" Janeene Nagaoka, Publications Department, Moorpark College

On Work for NAU “Phoenix Design Works created a group of athletic images for NAU that impress all our university constituents: students, alumni, administrators and athletes have all rallied around the new Lumberjack axe mark. It's so refreshing to have a logo that expresses the caliber of our teams and unifies the campus community. Phoenix Design assisted us with the process from start to finish - from facilitating the committee design meetings to working with CLC to license the marks. Their expertise and collaborative style made the whole re-design process a breeze. They bent over backwards to make sure we were satisfied with our final product. I recommend them to any business looking to re-brand.” Anne Buzzard, Marketing Manager, Northern Arizona University  

On Work for Nassau Community College Lions “Working with Phoenix Design Works felt like working with family, who just happen to be seasoned professionals in their field. They have years of experience and understand the most important part of the design process is to listen to the client. They are willing to work with you through every step of the process and have unmeasured amounts of patience. Our experience with the PDW team was consistently high level and efficient. They meet deadlines and produce amazing work. We could not have been happier with the process and the final product.”
D.J. Bevivino
Assistant Athletic Director & Sports Information Director
Nassau Community College Lions

On Work for NESCAC "We are very pleased with our new logos and very excited to move forward full steam with all our constituents on board. Thanks for your patience and thanks again for all your help." Robb Modica, Assistant Director, NESCAC On Work for the New Meadowlands Stadium "Our team at Phoenix Design Works was creative and patient with us throughout our design process. They were dealing with a couple of design novices and a tough set of critics for logo approval, so we needed them to be able to live with constant, minute changes and multiple iterations. We could not have asked for a better final product, and that is owed in large measure to Amy and Jamie." Hussain Naqui, Director of Business Planning & Legal Council, New Meadowlands Stadium On Work for the New York Dragons
“Phoenix was incredible to work with! They really got us and understood who we are, and they worked diligently and incredibly fast to present us with a ton of fresh original concepts to choose from for our new campaign. We are thrilled with their creative and client service and highly recommend them!”
Dana Czapnik, Marketing and Media Relations Director, New York Dragons

On Work for North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University "On behalf of NC A&T, we are thrilled with all of the work and the process. Thank you again for all of your assistance." Lesley Renwrick, Special Assistant to the Chancellor, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University

On Work for Northeast Texas Community College "I just wanted to thank you for all the work you did on the creation of our new athletics logos. This was the first step in a process to really put ourselves in a good place with marketing and promotion and you did an excellent job in working with us to develop a brand identity. Thank you for all your hard work and patience with us during the process!" Chris Smith, Athletic Director, Northeast Texas Community College Eagles Athletics

On Work for Northampton Community College "As our program continued to grow and evolve, it was evident we needed to create a standardized image and look for our teams. Phoenix Design Works was a tremendous help throughout the project and we are thrilled with our new set of athletic marks and logos and the cohesiveness and excitement they bring to our program." Troy Tucker, Director of Athletics, Northampton Community College 

On Work for the New York Institute of Technology "I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the effort Phoenix Design put forth in assisting NYIT with the development of our new logo and accompanying marks. Our "Bear" logo has been widely accepted by the entire NYIT community and has provided us with a new sense of loyalty to the institution. The logo has enhanced our visibility and mirrors our image of strong community and character, Thank you." Clyde M. Doughty, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics & Recreation, New York Institute of Technology

On Work for Ohio Northern University "When we identified a need for a new logo, we had no idea there was someone out there as good as Phoenix Design Works. From the first step to the last, they were ready and willing to help. PDW was patient, listened to our concerns and worked to meet all of our needs. The end product, our new logo, is fantastic. We are very proud of the new look and all of our constituents embraced it from the moment it was announced to the public." Tom Simmons, Athletic Director, Ohio Northern University  

On Work for SUNY College of Oneonta “After the initial consultation phase of our redesign, Phoenix Design Works took us through each step of the process allowing us to work closely with them to the end. We had enough flexibility in the process to create a logo that would have the wow factor that we were looking for while having a single brand identity for our athletic program, Their expertise made the entire process easy and their attention to detail was their top priority.” Geoffrey Hassard, Assistant Director of Athletics, Sports Information Director, SUNY College of Oneonta

On Work for Onondaga Community College “Phoenix Design Works was a tremendous asset and essential in both helping us realize our new Lazers athletics brand and creating our new mascot Blaze. Blaze has been well received by both students and the community, and he will be featured at many upcoming events.” Michael Borsz, Athletic Director, Onondaga Community College

On Work for the OVC “The OVC could not be happier with the development of its logo by Phoenix Design Works. Everything was done in a very professional and expedient manner. PDW was very easy to work with, they were very approachable, listened to our suggestions, offered some outstanding ideas, and made this process as smooth as possible. We got what we wanted, and more. We have recommended PDW to all who have inquired about our logo, and we would not hesitate to utilize its services in the future.” Ron English, Associate Commissioner for Operations, Ohio Valley Conference  

On Work for Plymouth State University "Everyone connected with this whole process of redesigning the logo could not be more pleased with the final result. The journey from drawing board to finished product was a great learning experience for all who participated. Your design crew were more than generous with their time and were very responsive to our many requests for changes and always met our deadlines. The launch of the new logo was very well received. The entire PSU campus is very proud of the new logo, and we feel very confident that much revenue will be generated for PSU from the sale of Panther logo items. Plymouth State University would recommend your company to others needing your services without reservation and would consider you again for other work for us. Thank you for a job well done." Lisa Prince, Publications Manager, Plymouth State University  

On Work for Queens College "Having a professionally created logo program created by Phoenix Design Works has greatly improved our marketability and has enhanced the look of our merchandise products and our athletics facilities." Leslie Busch, Assistant Athletic Director, Queens College Knights Athletics  

On Work for Ramapo College "Phoenix Design provided Rampo with exactly what we were looking for: a new and exciting logo, look and brand. The Phoenix Design staff listened to our needs, presented us with fabulous designs, and delivered our logos on CD in a timely fashion. It was an easy, exciting process.  I would definitely recommend Phoenix Design Works to anyone looking for the 'new look'." Rachel L Pinto, Director of Sports Information, Marketing and Planning, Ramapo College

On Work for Regis College "Working with Phoenix Design Works on our rebranding project has been a true pleasure. Rebranding is never easy, particularly for a college that is completing a coeducational transition. This transition brought with it challenges including honoring our history while moving forward to the future. Amy was attentive to our needs, and her enthusiasm for the project was contagious. Phoenix Design Works was always available for consultation and guidance, without being overbearing. They listened to our ideas, comments, and concerns and presented us with a primary mark and brand we are proud of. The entire Phoenix Design Works team knows their craft, and is capable of working with anyone to see that what is envisioned comes to fruition. We highly recommend Phoenix Design Works and would not hesitate to use them again." Marybeth Lamb, Director of Athletics, Health and Fitness, Regis College

On Work for Regis College "When my department decided to brand ourselves, we chose Phoenix. Even though we searched for someone to compare them to, Amy and Phoenix were first on my mind. To address our institutional evolution to dual gender admissions status, our challenge to Phoenix was to design a logo branding program that included both a lion and a lioness, and provide a solution that would be gender neutral at the request of Regis College management. Amy guided our internal meetings and through client service channels enabled Phoenix to come back to us time and time again with branding solutions that were amazing. All client feedback was decided by consensus through our Regis Branding Committee, to which Amy and Phoenix were always able to respond with a thoughtful, rational and reasonable solution to guide our process and keep our brand development moving in the best interests of Regis. In the end Phoenix put together every aspect of what we were looking for to brand ourselves, and I am truly thankful to Amy and Phoenix for taking so much of the worry off of my hands. Phoenix was always timely in the revision process, and Amy was always available to pass ideas through or get in contact with. I would also mention that this was our first branding initiative and the work Phoenix has done for us has been met with accolades from both staff and committee. I would chose to work with Phoenix Design Works again without question or hesitation. Edward T. Jones, Sports Marketing Coordinator, Regis College

On Work for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute "Working with Phoenix has been very beneficial to our Athletic Department and institution. We quickly determined the direction we were going concerning branding the department and Phoenix helped us get there with an exceptional final Product!" Jim Knowlton, Director of Athletics, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

On Work for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute I reached out to Phoenix Design Works early in my tenure as athletic director for help branding our athletic programs. We had two different names and multiple marks, and needed a consistent brand that our institute, student athletes and fans could all rally around. We also did not have a mascot which compounded the issue. With the help of Phoenix Design Works, we looked at our history and current marks, and determined that moving forward we would use one prominent mark from our past, and would develop two new ones that would reflect our new brand and help us reenergize our look. Using this as guidance, the Phoenix Design Works team provided us multiple options and worked us through multiple iterations to insure that our final product met our requirements. The result was exceptional, and our three new marks are now seen across campus. Our students, student athletes, staff and faculty alumni and fans have all embraced the marks and the marks have helped us enhance current and generate new revenue opportunities. Please let me know if you have any questions concerning Phoenix Design Works - I would be happy to provide more detail regarding their work and the partnership we have maintained moving forward. Jim Knowlton, Director of Athletics, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

On Work for Rhode Island College "Phoenix Design were great partners when we went through the process of rebranding our athletic program several years ago. They listened intently to our ideas, and were in constant communication with us to refine our concepts into the brand you see today that represents Rhode Island College athletics." Don Tencher, Athletic Director, Rhode Island College Anchormen Athletics

On Work for Rider University Broncs Athletics "It is very important to establish a strong brand identity for Rider Athletics. The creation of the new athletics logo program is definitely a step in that direction. This was a very inclusive process that was a lot of fun to work on, and I believe the end product is something of which everyone can be extremely proud. Our partners at Phoenix Design Works did a terrific job of utilizing the feedback from the various focus groups and capturing a great new look for Rider Athletics." Don Harnum, Director of Athletics, Rider University

On Work for Roanoke College "Working with Phoenix was a satisfying experience. They paid attention to detail, they were sensitive to our needs, and always completed tasks on time." Michael Maxey, President, Roanoke College

On Work for Roanoke College "We wanted a mascot that was classic, fierce, and at the same time friendly. We had one alumnus who was particularly opposed to Roanoke breaking tradition and adopting a mascot. After he saw Rooney and the new branding program that Phoenix did for us, he said, 'OK, now I'm sold.' We blazed through the design process under very tight deadline pressure and launched Rooney, or first ever official mascot. A few days after the dust settled, I sat back and thought to myself, 'Now THAT, is one kick ass mascot! Phoenix Delivered." Blair Garland, Director of Marketing, Roanoke College

On Work for Rowan College at Gloucester County "Phoenix Design Works was wonderful to work with. What I liked most was their attention to detail; and no matter how many times we emailed or called, they got back to us quickly. Phoenix Design Works made the process very enjoyable. I would absolutely work wth them again and highly recommend them to others!" Ron Case, Director of Athletics, Rowan College at Gloucester County

On Work for Rowan University "Had a great experience in designing our logos - they have been a hit with our university. It was great working with Phoenix Design Works in seeing this project complete from start to finish!" Joy Solomen, Athletic Director, Rowan University

On Work for Sacred Heart University "Phoenix Design Works was truly a pleasure to work with.  Our brand identity project presented some distinct and unique challenges to the Phoenix team, but they overcame each one creatively and professionally. Throughout each step of the design process, they never lost their focus on total client satisfaction, many times going above and beyond what one would normally expect on a project like this.  They were flexible, patient and helped us graphically achieve the new brand look we were looking for.  Based on the length, scope and challenges inherent in our project, we cannot recommend Phoenix Design Works highly enough." Mark Adzigian, Assistant Athletic Director, Sacred Heart University

On Work for Sacred Heart University "We worked with Phoenix Design Works when we developed our new athletic family of marks and logos. We have stayed in contact since that time and have appreciated their friendship and expertise. Throughout the design and implementation process we were impressed with the company's thorough research, creative, design, and excellent service after the sale. I highly recommend they be considered for design, graphics and creative work." Mark Adzigian, Assistant Athletic Director, Sacred Heart University  

On Work for Sacred Heart University “Phoenix was proactive and always available throughout the entire process. Creatively, they were responsive to our suggestions and really made our program come to life. Their performance on this project allowed us to add many components we were missing from our previous branding options. Phoenix exhibited tremendous diligence, creativity, flexiblility, and customer service throughout the entire process and were a great pleasure to work with.” Mark Adzigian, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Licensing & Equipment, Sacred Heart University

On Work for Sacred Heart University “Phoenix Design Works did an unbelievable job with our rebranding project. Taking ‘Big Red’ and turning him into our new athletic mark was nothing short of spectacular! As the scope of the project grew to include the creation of a new Big Red, the Pioneer Club, the Lil Red Youth Club, three families of sport specific marks, and our exclusive font system, their expertise played a vital role in the overall success of the project .” Joe Del Rossi, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development, Sacred Heart University

On Work for Saint Joseph's University "We developed a new athletic identity program with Phoenix Design Works to bring consistency and uniformity to our department.  Our dynamic new look has been embraced by our student body, student-athletes, and alumni alike. The collaborative working relationship with the staff at Phoenix was outstanding, which made it an easy and fun process." Don DiJulia, Director of Athletics, Saint Joseph's University

On Work for Saint Mary's College "Have enjoyed working with you over the past year. I really like where we went with the program - Good job! Our program is definitely on the right track and you really took us down a good path. I appreciate all your help, Thank you for getting everything done so quickly.Thank you again for all your hard work - These look great!" Andy McDowell, Assistant Director of Athletics for External Affairs, Saint Mary's College

On Work for Saint Peter's College "Working with Phoenix was great. We reviewed the phase one creative with the team at Phoenix and went directly to the final marks. They nailed it from the start, and we're all very excited to launch the new marks on apparel, our web site, and program promotions. We all look forward to working with Phoenix again in the future." Dan Drutz, Assistant Director of Athletics, Saint Peter's College Peacock Athletics

On Work for Salem State College "Working with Phoenix Design Works was an excellent experience. Their staff was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating regarding our changes with our design. The final product was exactly what we had envisioned. The turnaround time was quick and easy for changes to be made. Thank you for providing us with an up to date product that will allow us to stand out amongst other institutions. Thanks! Jason Doviak, Assistant Director of Athletics, Salem State College  

On Work for Santa Clara University “This new identity system is intended to capture the rich tradition of Santa Clara athletics as well as to appeal to a variety of demographics. We look forward to these marks being well received by students, alumni, and friends of the program and believe that this new logo identity system will be long-lasting and continue to foster pride in our programs. Releasing a new family of athletic marks and logos will also provide the university with an opportunity to enhance revenues through licensing royalties. The introduction of these new marks should help us extend our brand into retail outlets and positively position athletics merchandise as we achieve success on the field or the court.” Cheryl L. Levick, Director of Athletics, Santa Clara University  

On Work for Santa Clara University “I really appreciate your willingness to get the logos to everyone’s satisfaction. Thanks for all your hard work.” Richard Kilwien, Associate Director of Athletics, Santa Clara University  

On Work for Santa Clara University "Phoenix Designs provided excellent service on everything from pricing to delivery. We had an estimate within a day and we received updated logos in less than two weeks. I recommend Phoenix Designs for anyone's logo needs." Jed Mettee, Athletic Department, Santa Clara University  

On Work for the University of Scranton "Thank you very much for the new design of our wolf, and thank you for your great work on this project." Gerry Zaboski, Director of Public Relations, The University of Scranton

On Work for Siena College "Going through the process of developing an identity program with Phoenix Design was a fun experience! The end product that Phoenix produced was great, but the reward  of working with Phoenix is in the process. They understood what we could afford to do and tailored a program that worked within our resources, then over delivered!" John D’Argenio, Athletic Director, Siena College  

On Work for Sonoma State University "This is the second time in the past three years that SSU has worked with a design company on a new athletic department logo, so it's a process that we are now very familiar with. Our most recent experience with Phoenix Design Works was truly one of the most pleasurable business dealings that I have had in all my years of intercollegiate athletics. Phoenix was there every step of the way. They did a great job of helping us focus on what we wanted our new mascot to not only look like, but also, what we wanted it to represent, both from an athletic department point of view as well as from the University as a whole. Changes to the design were made as requested, and the turn around time was remarkable. All at a price that blew away the competition! I would highly recommend the services of Phoenix Design Works." Bill Fusco, Director of Athletics, Sonoma State University  

On Work for South Dakota State University "Phoenix Design was great to work with. Jamie, Amy and their staff responded to our needs and provided insight into the fundamentals that a logo or mascot needs to encompass." Jenny Crickard, Vice President, University Relations, South Dakota State University  

On Work for Southeast Missouri State University "We are absolutely delighted with our new identity and all of the work Phoenix has done to get us to this point. The thought of changing our nickname was intimidating to begin with, but working with Phoenix Design made the process much easier. Once we decided what our new nickname would be, the professionals at Phoenix Design Works took over and created an outstanding new look for Southeast Missouri State University Athletics. Everyone I have encountered both on and off campus is absolutely delighted with our new Redhawk, and I thank you and your associates for the ease in which you guided us through this process. I would recommend Phoenix Design Works without hesitation to any organization thinking of an identity change or just a revision of their current look. They are professional, responsive, easy to work with, and guarantee complete satisfaction with the finished product. Jamie, once again thanks for all your efforts on our behalf. I look forward to working with you again in the future." Don Kaverman, Director of Athletics, Southeast Missouri State University  

On Work for the Southern Conference "We commissioned Phoenix Design Works to create a Championships logo program for our 19 Conference Championships. The end result was a sport-specific program that also included elements essential to our overall Conference identity. We will be able to maintain the logo program they developed for multiple years, saving us thousands of dollars in annual designer fees." Geoff Cabe, Senior Associate Commissioner, Southern Conference

On Work for the Southern Connecticut Owls “Our new branding initiative and marks truly represent the successful track record and fierce, competitive, nature of our 19 intercollegiate programs. This was an evaluation process that began through feedback and conversations with numerous constituents almost immediately upon my arrival. The team at Phoenix Design Works has been instrumental in executing our vision since our partnership in this process commenced over a year ago. Our new marks demonstrate consistency for all of our programs and really enforce that fighting spirit that long resonates in our athletics history and with our proud, loyal alumni and fan base.” Jay Moran, Director of Athletics, Southern Connecticut State University

On Work for Southern Illinois University "Jamie and his staff at Phoenix Design Works were outstanding partners. In going through this process, you need someone who is willing to listen, someone without ego or their own agenda. Phoenix was responsive, attentive and insightful. They did a first-class, professional job." Paul Kowalczyk, Director of Athletics, Southern Illinois University  

On Work for Southern Methodist University "Once we made the decision to work with Phoenix Design Works, I knew that we had hired more than just a design company - we had found a partner. They were with us every step of the way as we went through the process of creating an enhanced branding program at SMU. The outstanding quality of their work is evident by what you see, but even more impressive to me was my experience as a client. Their attentiveness to our specific needs and accessibility at all times made it seem as if we were their only client. I would strongly urge anyone seeking to create a powerful branding strategy to call Phoenix Design Works. The results speak for themselves." Shawn Heilbron, Assistant Athletics Director, Southern Methodist University  

On Work for Stetson University "Stetson University enjoyed working with Phoenix Design Works in the creation of Stetson's athletics marks and logos. I found their staff to be creative and responsive to our wishes." Jeff Altier, Director of Athletics, Stetson University

On Work for Stetson University “For the several years now our department has been talking about updating our logo for Stetson Athletics. It wasn’t until we contacted Phoenix Design Works that our re-branding process really took off. The folks at Phoenix helped get our committee on the right path by flying to Florida and meeting with us in person. They were helpful, patient and professional throughout the entire process. Phoenix came up with some very creative options from which to choose and we are very happy with the final result. From start to finish it has been a pleasure working with Amy and the Phoenix Design Works crew.” Dean Watson, Sports Information Director, Stetson University

On Work for Stonehill College "Stonehill College decided to change its athletic identity to increase its marketing, develop a brand, and improve the level of "school spirit."  After many months of searching, we decided to work with Phoenix Design Works on developing our new athletic identity.  Their personalized approach, unique design capabilities, and willingness to work through several design revisions made our experience easy and enjoyable.  We achieved all of our goals and have witnessed a re-birth in the spirit behind Stonehill College Athletics.  After our experience, I would recommend working with Phoenix Design Works for any of your athletic identity needs." Nick Smith, Assistant Director of Athletics, Stonehill College  

On Work for Stonehill College “This is an exciting day for Skyhawk athletics. Our tradition of excellence at Stonehill continues to grow and develop every season, and our Skyhawk identity evolves with it. We are thrilled with our newest logo and feel that it is a great representation of our athletic tradition and I would like to thank those involved with making this new logo a reality.” Brendan J. Sullivan, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Stonehill College Skyhawks

On Work for Stonehill College “The work of Phoenix Design Works to create a new athletic logo and mascot for Stonehill College was first-class. In print and in costume, ACE exceeded our expectations. The team at Phoenix Design Works was able to bring to life our vision for our athletic identity with tremendous results. They have clearly demonstrated to me why they are a leader in this industry. We all look forward to many more seasons with ACE as the key member of our Skyhawk team.” Brendan J. Sullivan, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Stonehill College Skyhawks

On Work for Suffolk County Community College "We were very satisfied working with Phoenix Design Works. They were responsive to our needs and creative thinkers. As a result, we were able to develop a comprehensive new branding identity package that is unifying the college and exciting our students." Drew Fawcett, Dean for Institutional Advancement, Suffolk County Community College

On Work for SUNY College at Oneonta "After the initial consultation phase of our redesign, Phoenix Design Works took us through each step of the process allowing us to work closely with them to the end. We had enough flexibility in the process to create a logo that would have the wow factor that we were looking for while having a single brand identity for our athletics program. Their expertise made the entire process easy and their attention to detail was its top priority." Geoffrey Hassard, Assistant Director of Athletics, Sports Information Director, Suny College at Oneonta

On Work for SUNY Polytechnic institute ”Phoenix is my go-to for all of SUNY Poly's branding needs, from our well-received logo to impressive graphics work. Their expertise and professionalism are second to none, and the results are vibrant, eye-catching and affordable. They have created our branding program twice now, and each time they were great to work with. They have always been attentive to our needs and worked hard with us to raise the bar and make our program better every chance we get. I highly recommend working with them and look forward to our continued relationship. Thanks Phoenix!" Kevin Grimmer, Athletics Director, SUNY Poly Athletics

On Work for Sussex County Community College Skylanders
"Recently, Phoenix Design created a new logo and mascot for Sussex County Community College. Their ideas and attention to detail were exactly what we needed. Sussex County Community College’s nickname is the Skylanders and for many years we did not have an image/logo/mascot of a Skylander. Amy and Jamie Skiles brought many concepts to the table to help us create the Skylander and were very willing to provide redesigns to this project. Phoenix Design was able to give us a mascot we could be proud to represent our College.”
John Kuntz, Director of Athletics, Associate Dean of Students, Sussex County Community College

On Work for Temple University "Please accept our greatest thanks for your commitment to and involvement in Temple University's "Leadership 360!". With your inclusion in the panel, we were able to attract and provide an eager group of student leaders and provide insight to multifaceted leadership. Everyone in attendance found significant benefit in the knowledge, experience, and advice you shared! We thank you for your generous time commitment and for being an invaluable resource for our student leaders. We appreciate your support!" Tara Miller, President, School of Tourism & Hospitality Management, Temple University  

On Work for the University of Tennessee "Phoenix Design Works really did a nice job in creating our secondary marks. We felt like we were missing a good bit of equity without a strong Smokey mark. Phoenix really helped us strengthen our overall identity package, in a way that we could not have done with in-house resources." Chris Fuller, Assistant Athletic Director / Sales & Marketing, University of Tennessee

On Work for Texas A&M University, Commerce “I cannot thank you all enough for your commitment to our program. I tell my staff all the time that it is all about quality customer service. Phoenix Design Works gets it done.” Carlton Cooper, Athletic Director, Texas A&M University, Commerce  

On Work for Texas A&M University, Commerce and the Harvey Martin Classic “This event has history making potential, and is extremely important to me, the university, the Lions, our alumni, and to all of the fans who loved Harvey Martin, Texas A&M Commerce, and Texas Football. We needed a creative partner that understood the needs of all our constituents, and would also run that extra mile for us and give this new event the love and respect that we all put into making it happen. I’m pleased to say we found all the above and more with Phoenix. I’d like to thank Amy Skiles for all her help, she made certain that everything came together in time for our press conference. We have a lot of diverse initiatives to accomplish with Phoenix, and I’m sure we’ll be working with them for years to come.” Carlton Cooper, Athletic Director, Texas A&M University, Commerce

On Work for the University of Texas Pan American "We could not be more satisfied with the work provided by Phoenix design Works. Their team was excellent in helping us identify our specific needs and transforming a rather vague vision into impressive and tangible logos and marks. Equally important, they understood our budget constraints and worked within these parameters at a brisk pace that met our deadlines and did not include unnecessary steps or expenditures. In the end, our expectations were definitely exceeded and we look forward to working with Phoenix Design Works again on future projects." Andrew Haring, Associate Athletic director for External Operations, University of Texas-Pan American

On Work for The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley “Phoenix has been tremendous to work with throughout this important and critical phase of our development. Their creative approach and vision has proven to be exactly what we needed to elevate our program to the next level. Bringing our brand to life in our facilities and fields has brought the program to our fans and athletes where we live, and has been met with great enthusiasm by all our constituents, we couldn’t be happier with the results.” Chris King, Director of Athletics, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

On Work for Thomas College “Entering a new position at Thomas College, I was assigned to be the lead on the rebrand of the athletic department that was already in progress. As a young professional, I felt overwhelmed to take over a large project that represents the institution.  Amy and her team made the process very simple.  They are always there to listen and take the time to get the results you want.  Phoenix goes above and beyond to provide top notch customer service to their clients.  I look forward to working with them for any future projects down the road!” Cody LeBlanc ('15 MBA '16), Director of Athletic Communications & Sports Information, Thomas College Athletics

On Work with Dave Torromeo of Manhattanville College “I have worked with Jamie and Phoenix on several logo and branding designs over the years. He is a true professional who works well with his clients, but is also a treasure trove of ideas and creative juices. Jamie and his team work tirelessly; he is just a truly genuine great person to work with and I recommend him without reservation. If I can elucidate this any further, please do not hesitate to to call or contact me!” Dave Torromeo, Executive Director, Sports Business Management Program, School of Business, Manhattanville College

On Work for Troy University “Phoenix Design did an outstanding job developing a new graphics image for Troy University’s Athletic Program. The company’s involvement with TROY coincided with the final stages of our move to the NCAA Division I-A level. Thanks to Phoenix, our graphic image is consistent with a program that competes at the highest level of NCAA play.” Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., Ph.D., Chancellor of Troy University On Work for Troy University

On Work for Troy University "We're thrilled about our new athletic identity that we developed with Phoenix Design Works. We now have a complete set of dynamic marks for all our different sports as well as our new stadium. Phoenix covered all of our athletic logo needs, and the new marks are already driving our licensing revenue - everyone loves our new Trojan. Phoenix is not only professional in their approach, but they really made the process enjoyable for all of us here at Troy State. I couldn't recommend working with them more - Phoenix is a real conglomeration of true talent, solid experience, and great service." Johnny Williams, Athletic Director, Troy University  

On Work for Troy University "My experience with Phoenix Design Works has been truly phenomenal.  The staff always listens to our ideas and makes them work in a way that is eye catching and creative.  I highly recommend Phoenix as your next creative team." Wes Allen, Assistant Athletic Director, Troy University  

On Work for Truett-McConnell College "Phoenix is the real deal. This gives us great variety from a marketing standpoint. We want to get to the point where people see is a bear claw and they know it represents the Truett-McConnell Bears. I don't think this could have worked out any better. I like the way it looks and I think it will stand the test of time." David Elder, Athletic Director, Truett-McConnell College

On Work for Truett-McConnell College "Phoenix Design Works has been very accommodating to Truett-McConnell College over the years. We appreciate their diligence and hard work to make our brand the best for TMC. Great work PDW!" James York, Associate AD, Truett-McConnell College

On Work for Ursinus College “Phoenix Design Works was wonderful to work with. What I liked most was their attention to detail; and no matter how many times we emailed or called, they got back to us quickly. Phoenix Design Works made the process very enjoyable. We included lots of people on our campus in the project and Phoenix was very good at sharing their thoughts but also listening to our needs and desires. I would absolutely work with them again and highly recommend them to others!” Laura Moliken, Director of Athletics, Ursinus College Bears

On Work for the University of Washington "Phoenix Design Works did a great job creating our first ever youth mark. It is a strong addition to our brand identity and we expect that it will resonate with young Husky fans for many years to come. The "Husky Eyes" ended up being a great discovery during the design process as a graphic element we can build on for the future." Leslie K. Wurzberger, Associate Director, University of Washington Trademarks & Licensing, University of Washington  

On Work for the West Coast Conference "The array of high-quality, creative logos Phoenix Design created in a short amount of time was impressive.  The most difficult aspect of the process was selecting the final version from a number of truly outstanding options." Valerie Richardson, Marketing Manager, West Coast Conference  

On Work for the Whittier College Poets “It was a pleasure working with Phoenix Design Works. Our committee gave them a direction to work in and they captured everything we had hoped for and more. The marks and font we now possess give our program an identity that we can be proud of and market for years to come. Thank you again for everything!” Robert J. Coleman, Director of Athletics, Whittier College  

On Work for the Whittier College Poets I am honored to write this letter for Phoenix Design Works. I had the privilege six years ago to be introduced to Amy and Jamie Skiles while working at my previous college, CCNY, in New York City. They were extremely helpful in creating a package of logos for our program. Upon my arrival at Whittier College, we worked closely once again in compiling an in depth design package that included sport logos for all teams, basketball court logo and a new mascot suit. In my opinion, their professionalism and communication skills are the areas that set them apart from other companies. They worked with us every step of the way in creating marks that fit what we were looking for and with what worked best for our institution. I deal with numbers vendor each and every year and I can unequivocally say that Phoenix Design Works is without question one of the finest companies I have ever had the opportunity to work with. With this being said, it is without reservation that I recommend Phoenix Design Works as possessing the qualities and competencies necessary to create a package that your institution will be happy with for year to come. Robert J. Coleman, Director of Athletics, Whittier College

On Work for Wichita State University "It is important for our building athletic program to have an opportunity to promote itself as 'Wichita State Shockers' in a logo, not exclusively 'WSU', since we recruit, compete and are viewed on a national level. This new logo allows us to communicate more accurately who we are, and it gives us a chance to promote our unique nickname in Shockers. It allows us to better promote our city, university and athletic program to individuals throughout the country. This effort is an important step in the image building process of our athletic program. I believe several years from now, a lot more people will know better who we are as an athletic program by virtue having a branding identity of 'Wichita State Shockers. The new mark is very sharp and was popular with focus groups. It should be successful for merchandising since its scope is broader with 'Wichita State Shockers' and it was designed to manufacture well. The new logo and WU will make a great team." Jim Schaus, Director of Athletics, Wichita State University  

On Work for Wilkes University "We believe that we have captured an identity that represents the rich tradition of Wilkes athletics, and offers the versatility to market our programs while maintaining the integrity of the University." Addy Malatesta, Director of Athletics, Wilkes University  

On Work for the College of William & Mary "When we started working with Phoenix Design Works, it was in the context of a mandate to develop a new logo to replace one that had been banned by the NCAA. Our broad-based committee of students, faculty, Alumni, administrators and coaches had worked for several months to create the guidelines it would use in selecting a new logo and to sift through hundreds that had been submitted for consideration. We believed we were at a point where we had three viable concepts with which to work and we were looking for a design firm to take each of those and provide us with options for our consideration. Your job was to take our concepts, give us working options, and do so on a fairly tight deadline. Once we started working with you we quickly came to understand how many possibilities there were yet to be considered. You provided us well over 500 options, met every deadline, used your experience to keep us on track without ever attempting to impose your judgement on the final selections and along the way helped us see unique opportunities we had with the design we selected, opportunities that sadly might have been overlooked had it not been for your guidance. What impressed me was the speed with which you worked, your consistent good nature and responsiveness and the extent to which you were willing to go to give us what we needed-not to mention to the fact that the artwork itself is of extremely high quality. Thanks to you we met our deadline, are enthusiastic about the result you have helped us create, and are most grateful for a working relationship where not only was every promise kept, you frequently went beyond. Thanks again for a great job for us." W. Samuel Sadler, Vice President for Student Affairs, Chair, Logo Committee, William & Mary College  

On Work for the College of William & Mary "We are excited by the outcome of this process and greatly appreciate your patience and your commitment to helping us achieve the outcome we desired. Thank you for your great work, Jamie." Sam Sadler Vice President, Student Affairs, William & Mary College

On Work for Wisconsin Lutheran College “Phoenix Design Works was a masterful partner in bringing our warrior mascot to life! From project conception to completion, their attention to detail and willingness to do whatever it took to provide us with the perfect end product was truly appreciated. Thank you!” Amy S. Kuether, Director of Design & Creative Services, Wisconsin Lutheran College

On Work for Worcester State University "We are excited about launching our new modernized Lancer logo. With our new university branding initiative and the prospective future opportunities on campus, the time was right to give our department a new clean identity as we move into the future. We have enjoyed our experience with Phoenix Design Works. We were familiar with their company after they had provided other institutions in our conference with new and innovative looks. After they presented us with ideas to work with, their staff did an outstanding job of listening to our suggestions and our feedback to create a final product that we are enthusiastic about using." Sue Chapman, Athletic Director, Worcester State University

On Work for Yeshiva University “It was great working with Phoenix Design Works. We have a unique mascot and they really listened to our thoughts about the direction of the logo and came back with great ideas of their own. Our student athletes are excited to have a new identity and the new branding will no doubt go a long way towards school pride.” Joe Bednarsh, Director of Athletics, Yeshiva University