La Visual Logo

Client Login Client Login
Truth is Remarkable

Celebrity Endorsed, Designer Approved.

Since its launch in late December 2009, the Band Of Outsiders website has garnered dozens of awards and accolades from the design, fashion and tech communities. Dubbed the world's first seamless drag-n-drop eCommerce store, the site continues to be a favorite among critics and fashionistas alike...

Citysearch Launches New Media Co.

Citysearch is now a flagship publisher on the CityGrid® network and has subsequently changed its name to CityGrid Media. The new media company, a property of Barry Diller's IAC, boasts over 15 million business profile listings, 3 million user-generated & editorial reviews, and 1 million local advertisers.

Ad Campaign Garners 19% Conversion

After building the entire brand from the ground up, getting press on the cover of the NY Times, producing a robust social networking website, and driving thousands of users to the site, we were asked by likeZEBRA to produce an integrated digital campaign that would drive millions
to their site.

Reigniting An
Iconic Brand

With sales skyrocketing to $224 million in 1989, LA Gear was the third largest shoe brand alongside Nike and Reebok. Overtime, LA Gear slowly slipped into the memory of fashion runways and playgrounds nationwide. Now more than a decade later, they're back with a new line of fresh styles and retro classics! LA Gear partnered with La Visual to help rebrand the original 1984 logo and...

Hide Hero Slider

Backgrounder

La Visual is known for being the most nimble, tenacious and accessible agency in Los Angeles. By utilizing the best in digital brand strategy, proprietary technology and integrated identity systems, La Visual is the digital agency of choice for some of the most progressive brands in the world.

"La Visual belives that truth is remarkable. It's the building block of movements, the stuff of revolution, and the spark of brand evangelism."

Services

Strategic Planning
Brand Strategy
Brand Architecture Assessment
Market Audit
Branding for Mergers & Acquisitions
Naming / Nomenclature
Messaging Systems
Process Simplification
Mobile Strategy

Marketing
Event Branding
Integrated Ad Campaigns
Guerrilla Marketing
Graphic Design
Design Audit
New Product Launch / Packaging Systems
Trade Shows & Promotional Items
Corporate Identity Systems
Event Branding

Interactive Design & Development
Mobile App Design & Development
Website Design & Development
User Interface Design, Mapping & UX
Usability Testing & User Research

 

Core Competency

Brand Strategy
Naming & Identity
Integrated Digital Media
User Experience

 

Leadership


Braven Greenelsh

Braven Greenelsh


CEO
B.S., Business Management | Biola University
Art Center College of Design

MOST COMMONLY USED PHRASE:
"That's the bottom line"

With roots in architecture and graphic design, Braven is the perfect fit to lead one of the fastest growing branding agencies in Los Angeles. Since becoming CEO his visionary leadership and strong business acumen has helped La Visual grow exponentially. La Visual's growth is being considered for INC.'s 500 list of America's fastest growing companies with 3-year revenue growth rates of 716%.

In addition to being an executive level leader Braven is a published Graphic Artist, award-winning Creative Director, and an industry thought leader. His thought leadership for improving the process of extracting truth at the core of every brand promise and creating brand architecture synergy across all touchpoints has afforded him the privilege to work with some of the most well known brands in the world.

Throughout his career Braven has had the privilege to work with entertainment, technology and lifestyle brands like IAC, Intuit, Sony Pictures, Citysearch, MySpace, ValueClick, Seven Denim, Universal Music, DC Shoes, Von Zipper, and Band of Outsiders.

Ken Norland


CTO
BS Physics, University of Kansas
MS Computer Science, University of Kansas

MOST COMMONLY USED PHRASE:
"Another way to look at it is..."
Ken Norland

Ken has participated in the evolution of Information Technology from mainframes through the current emerging technologies. For La Visual, he provides perspective, experience, direction and knowledge across IT technical and management disciplines. He has been a leader in vendor organizations, industry consortia, user architecture and development organizations, consulting organizations, and R&D. Ken has worked for Tech Strategies, LLC (as founder), Bank of America, Countrywide, Cap Gemini Ernst & Young, Ernst & Young LLP, Distributed Systems Solutions International (as co-founder and President), Citibank and Honeywell Information Systems. He has served clients ranging from many US Government organizations to financial institutions to health care companies to Entertainment companies and a number of manufacturing firms as systems provider, consultant and/or advisory board participant.

When not working, Ken is an avid cyclist, participating in road, mountain and velodrome disciplines.

Brian Hankey

Brian Hankey


Co-Founder & IT Director
B.A., Multimedia | CLU

MOST COMMONLY USED PHRASE:
"All I know is..."

Brian is a highly talented web architect and technology strategist. With 10 years of professional experience building websites for high-level clients, he's a rare asset to add to a world-class team. In addition to his extensive repertoire of programming abilities such as: XHTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, AS2/AS3, XML, Ajax & MySQL database integration, his background in IT, video production, and design drive him to a whole new level of excellence.

Relishing new challenges and remaining on the cutting edge of web technology, Brian spearheaded development for the multi-award-winning Band of Outsiders online store. The Band of Outsiders website has met with overwhelming critical acclaim from both the web design, development and fashion industries as being a thought leader in eCommerce and UX design.

Brian has a keen understanding of user experience and usability, which makes him a crucial part of every branding project with which he's involved. He brings strategic insight and leadership to every project, an unparalleled level of dedication and personal attention, with a bit of sarcastic humor thrown in for good measure. His Betta fish, Drago, keeps him company through long days of coding.

Spencer MacCuish


CCO
B.A. English The Master's College
MDIV The Master's Seminary

MOST COMMONLY USED PHRASE:
"Questions, comments, concerns?"
Spencer MacCuish

Spencer has spent the last 17 years working in various aspects of secondary and higher education. He has served in both a teaching capacity as well as providing executive level leadership.  A true demonstration of his visionary talent and thought leadership can be evidenced through a start-up college he participated in founding.  The past 7 years Spencer has turned his passion and gifting for teaching and training towards the global branding space.  This has resulted in him teaching and consulting many North Americans teams as they endeavor to become more globally aware and culturally sensitive  in order for them to thrive in cross-cultural space.   

He is extremely excited to join the La Visual team, bring cross-cultural savvy to an impressive line-up of the industry’s finest creatives.  

Adam McGinnes

Adam McGinnes


Account Executive
B.A., Dramatic Arts & English Minor In Communications | UC Santa Barbara

MOST COMMONLY USED PHRASE:
"Comin' in hot!"

Adam comes to La Visual with a strong background in broadcast media. After 10 years of producing a variety of Television series for MTV, VH1, BET, FOX, and TruTV to name a few, Adam discovered his passion for working with Creatives.

Known for his creative and hands on approach, Adam has built a reputation within the marketing and sales world. In addition to working with brands that range from Diesel Jeans to Zygo Vodka, Adam leveraged his production background to spearhead numerous web based advertising campaigns.

With a true "love of people" perspective, unique style, and forward thinking approach to account management he has fostered the propensity to establish lasting business relationships.

Eric Hoekendorf


Project Manager
B.A. English | CSU Channel Islands

MOST COMMONLY USED PHRASE:
"Dude, it's super quick."
Eric Hoekendorf

With over 7 years of experience at the management and director levels, Eric has a proven track record of delivering project success across multiple touchpoints, and is highly efficient in streamlining strategic level efforts alongside tactical implementation for project stakeholders. Add to that a strong background in creative direction, technical management, media development, and communication and you'll arrive at the personality and experiential depth that effectively positions Eric as one of the best in the industry.

He directs every project with a focus on client relationship to ensure expressed needs are being addressed, while maintaining synergy between the La Visual team and client stakeholders. With each project, keeping critical deliverables and deadlines on point is at the top of his priority list. He works with clients such as Sony Pictures, Band of Outsiders, Process America, LA Gear, Sea Shepherd, and Kassting Inc., and maintains a close touch on each project to consistently deliver results through impeccable project oversight.

Besides his strong managerial makeup and organizational proclivity (bordering on OCD) Eric's remarkable skill set positions him as an integral part of La Visual's leadership team. His tech savvy approach and knack for business strategy are shaping him as a visionary thought leader and an invaluable asset to La Visual.

Scott Clark

Scott Clark


Sr. Web Architect
B.S. Management | Biola University
Certification in Web Development | Pierce College

MOST COMMONLY USED PHRASE:
"...Brilliant."

Scott once self-described developers (partly in jest) as "a vortex of boring." We of course, beg to differ. Starting his professional web development career in the late 90's working for Chase Manhattan Bank, he spearheaded development for Chase's innovative customer service Knowledge Management Tool. This intranet-based site allowed customer service and technical support teams to streamline service productivity.

After moving on from Chase, Scott moved to California where he produced robust web applications in a number of industries including health care and retail as well as music and entertainment. This broad range of experience has provided him with an invaluable perspective on technological innovation, which in turn prepared him well for his responsibilities at La Visual.

As Senior Web Architect for La Visual, Scott has developed a thorough and intimate understanding of the company's unique branding process and digital focus within the industry. Specifically, he embraces his leadership role in working with the design department in translating and integrating a strong brand strategy for our clients across multiple interactive touchpoints. He works with clients such as KASSTING, likeZEBRA, LA Gear, and Band of Outsiders, just to name a few.

Who We Are:

Backgrounder

Services

Core Competency

Leadership