about HBG Branding + Design
We are a full-service branding and graphic design shop. We help businesses and organizations establish their brand identity and stand out from the competition. We have assisted many entrepreneurs in improving their marketing efforts, enhancing the quality of their collateral, and solidifying their visual voice. By relying on core design principles, we ensure that every typeface, image, and color is perfectly suited to your brand.
meet our team
Travis Duda
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Co-Founder / Creative Director
HBG Branding + Design started in my dorm room at CCSU, and it’s been incredibly rewarding to watch it grow into a team of dedicated and talented people. What excites me most about my work here is the chance to shape brands that truly connect with audiences, blending strategic thinking with creative design to tell compelling stories. I contribute by pushing the creative boundaries and fostering an environment where innovation thrives. Working alongside a passionate team in our collaborative studio makes every day inspiring. Together, we’re on a journey to craft something extraordinary, one project at a time.
“Low stress, no stress.”
Dan Lee
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Kellee Kosiorek
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Project Manager
Self-proclaimed “creative problem solver”, I’m passionate about building agile and cost-effective processes that elevate our projects. Whether it’s crafting strategic communication plans or ensuring that every step of a project aligns with our clients' vision, I’m dedicated to making the process seamless, fun, and impactful.What inspires me most about my work here is the collaborative spirit and the opportunity to work alongside such a talented group. Plus, they love Worcester as much as I do! Every project challenges us to push creative boundaries, and find the best ways to tell our clients’ stories.
“I don’t really have a quote yet- I need to think about it.”
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Carlyn Schwingbeck
Junior Designer
My personal passion in design lies in motion design and typography. Introducing the elements of time and movement create a whole extra dimension with which you can express personality in a design. With typography I enjoy finding unique ways to individualize the visuals with the readability that is necessary with text.
I consider curiosity the most important part of our jobs as designers. So much of what we do is communication, translating others’ ideas to be communicated in a visual medium. Whether for a passion-project or essential informational work, matching a visual style to emphasize, enhance, and ‘sell’ a message is an integral part of the creative process. I see our process as like a puzzle, working towards the solution, the best fit, for the client and individual project.
Personal Quote: “twelve consecutive lowercase letter ‘a’s.”
Ren Haley
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Junior Designer
What excites me most about design is its ability to create impact, whether through addressing global issues or shaping brands. These different forms of design may vary in their approach, but they share a common purpose: to communicate a message. Design is everywhere—sometimes we notice it, sometimes we don’t, but it always plays a role in shaping our experiences. As someone deeply invested in the power of design and having lived in Massachusetts my whole life, I’ve come to appreciate Worcester as my home since moving here for college. I love this city, and one of the most fulfilling aspects of my work is seeing how what we create at Hunchback influences and interacts with Worcester and the surrounding communities.
Personal Quote: “Slay.”