Meet Joshua Jevons | Creative Director / Designer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Joshua Jevons and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Joshua, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
I’ve worked for agencies that range from tiny to midsize to large and over the years. As I progressed throughout my career I started building a network of colleagues, clients and connections that wanted to continue to work with me. I built relationships that stuck with me no matter where I moved or worked, so I started to freelance on the side. Because I was experiencing these two dynamics at the same time; freelance and full-time, I was able to compare them and decide where I wanted to take my career. In the agency world you don’t control what you work on, you have lots of cooks in the kitchen, and little control over your day-to-day. I experienced the opposite on the freelance side. I was able to work directly with the client or business owner which made for such a smoother design process and more impactful relationships and more effective work. My heart guided me to take a risk and start my own studio. That being said, I highly recommend working for an agency. I learned so much, met amazingly talented people and it was a continuation of my education. I absorbed as much as I could and took those learnings with me.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
People often come to me for help at an exciting stage of their business. Maybe they’re launching a brand, a website or a product into the world. There’s a lot of potential energy there.

Being able to extract an abstract thought or idea from someone else’s head and articulate that into a brand identity, package design, or a business solution is something that makes me proud. I’m happy to be able to help them realize their vision and exceed their expectations.

In order to do my type of work there has to be an underlying passion for the craft and a genuine concern for the client’s problem. Not a lot of room for ego. I’ve been doing this for over a decade and that’s something I’ve learned.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
The first couple of days would be spent showing them around the city. Maybe get some food downtown, drinks in Rino, the classics.

Then it’s off to the mountains and deserts. I do a lot of overlanding, exploring the massive networks of off-road trails that Colorado has to offer. There you can find solitude, dispersed camping and big views. One of the best ways to see Colorado’s natural beauty. Some of my favorite gems are the Tarryall area, down near Canon City and the Great Sand Dune National Park area.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I’d like to dedicate my shoutout to all the people who have mentored me and took me under their wing, and worked alongside me in the trenches throughout my career. A few of those people are Ralph Frisina, Steve Cousins, Jorge Lamora, Blake Ebel, Jeff Strahl, Norm Shearer, Noah Clark and many more.

Website: Jevonsdesign.com

Instagram: @joshuajevons_design

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/joshuajevons