Branding system design and graphic design services for small and medium sized businesses

Stand Out in a Crowded Jungle

It’s wild out there, and blending into the foliage isn’t an option. We craft bold brand identities, custom illustrations, and scroll-stopping visuals that make your business impossible to miss.

Don’t head into the wild looking like everyone else


If your branding looks like a basic template, customers will walk right past you on the trail. Whether you are charting a brand-new venture or outgrowing a DIY or generated logo, we build cohesive visual systems that tell your story at a glance. No clip art. No generic corporate camouflage. Just untamed, authentic creative work built to survive the elements.

Brand Identity & Logo Systems


We build complete visual toolkits, including logos, typography, color palettes, and brand guidelines. All so that you show up consistently across every terrain.


Graphic Design & Custom Illustration


From wild custom mascots to pitch decks, packaging, and digital assets, we illustrate and design graphics with real life and personality.

Photography & Videography


Ditch the stiff stock photos. We pack the cameras, drones, and gimbals and head into the field to capture high-impact photo and video libraries that show off what you actually do.


Field Gear & Print Collateral


Business cards, flyers, trade show setups, and branded apparel that people actually want to pack home.

Examples Of Design Focused Work

Fly Paws MT

Fly Paws MT

Taking flight with an Expedition for Fly Paws MT

Montana Golf Gear

Montana Golf Gear

Crafting Assets & Multi-Format Logo Suite for Montana Golf Gear

Historic Florence Cocktails & Coffee

Historic Florence Cocktails & Coffee

Nestled in the lobby of Missoula’s iconic Historic Florence building, Cocktails & Coffee set out to create something special: a space that feels warm, modern, and effortlessly timeless. A café by day...

Western Tile

Western Tile

Western Tile came to Ape Forge looking for a refreshed identity that matched the quality and reliability of their flooring services. As a licensed and insured business providing both materials and labor...

Montana Home Away

Montana Home Away

Montana Home Away offers more than just vacation rentals—they provide immersive, welcoming experiences nestled in the heart of Western Montana. With a focus on comfort, convenience, and nature-inspired...

First Priority Restoration

First Priority Restoration

At Ape Forge, we take pride in our role as creative catalysts, transforming brands and bringing visions to life. One of our standout partnerships has been with First Priority Restoration, a company dedicated...

Sho'nuf Sippin

Sho'nuf Sippin

Picture Visit Sho'nuf Sippin project brief Shauna Brock, founder of Sho'nuf Sippin, sought our expertise to create a website and brand identity. We collaborated closely with Shauna to design a logo...

BBB Torch News

BBB Torch News

Picture Project Brief We are tasked with the ongoing design and production of newsletters and cover art for the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Toledo, also known as Torch News. The newsletters are...

Start your project at the Campfire

Your Adventure Starts Here

Campfires are designed to bring clarity to your vision, uncover roadblocks, and map the smartest path forward for your project. You’ll walk away with clear next steps and a documented plan you can act on immediately. And if you choose to move forward with Ape Forge, your deposit is applied directly toward your project. 

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