Octavo Designs does a lot of things for their clients – branding, package design, web design and development, marketing materials, and more.
Launched on on April 1, 2000, by graphic designer, Sue Hough, Octavo is a creative design business that takes pride in breathing life into their clients’ persona with smart, intriguing, eye catching design that is memorable and meaningful and innovative and cool.
“I love creating branding solutions for people that help their business stand out and be successful. Starting Octavo allowed me the freedom to make the creative decisions as I saw fit. We have enjoyed having a wide range of clients from large associations to small start ups. Recently, we have been targeting package design along with the food and beverage industry,” shares Sue.
Take a moment to get to know this Frederick based team.
Meet Octavo Designs
What exactly does Octavo Designs do, in a sentence or less…
Octavo designs visual solutions for companies that make cool shit, so customers stop in their tracks and say, “I gotta have THAT.”
What makes Octavo unique?
We strive to create bold, unique and fun solutions for our clients. We enjoy our special relationships with our clients – many of whom become our friends. We’re great at coming up with fun, bold and creative ideas. We won’t settle for typical.
What do you want to be known for?
To not only be known for doing great design but to also be known as great for Frederick. We are happy to donate our time and treasure to many area non-profits. The more people we can touch with kindness – the better.
Campaigns we have helped create with our time and efforts: Frederick Strong, Nom for Good, and SHE Week. Organizations we have donated our time, design services and money: Women in Business Committee for the Frederick County Chamber, Rotary Club of Frederick, Greater Frederick Advertising Association, Celebrate Frederick, Women’s Giving Circle of Frederick, Religious Coalition, The Mental Health Association, Mission of Mercy, The MET, The Weinberg Center, Heritage Frederick, Frederick Arts Council, The Boy Scouts, and more.
Share something exciting on the horizon for Octavo.
Sue Hough, our founder, will be honored as the 2021 George Delaplaine Distinguished Citizen Award Honoree by the National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America. The award will be presented on October 7, 2021.
Frederick Chamber Insights is a news outlet of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce. For more information about membership, programs and initiatives, please visit our website.