“WORLD’S
BEST 
CUP OF
COFFEE.”

“WORLD’S BEST 

CUP OF COFFEE.”

“WORLD’S BEST 

CUP OF COFFEE.”

Yep.
That’s how it started.

I grew up watching and quoting movies. Some of life’s best nuggets of wisdom are captured in classic films and TV shows. Combine that with a kid with endless energy, insatiable curiosity to explore, and an obsession for all things organized—and you’ll start to understand how I became a visual creative.

As a lifelong Steelers fan, attending art school in Pittsburgh, PA, was an easy choice. Since then, I have enjoyed living and working in South Central PA with various design firms and full-service creative agencies. Along the way, I’ve collaborated with some brilliant and innovative people who have helped me hone my creative skills.

Yep.
That’s how it started.

I grew up watching and quoting movies. Some of life’s best nuggets of wisdom are captured in classic films and TV shows. Combine that with a kid with endless energy, insatiable curiosity to explore, and an obsession for all things organized—and you’ll start to understand how I became a visual creative.

As a lifelong Steelers fan, attending art school in Pittsburgh, PA, was an easy choice. Since then, I have enjoyed living and working in South Central PA with various design firms and full-service creative agencies. Along the way, I’ve collaborated with some brilliant and innovative people who have helped me hone my creative skills.

Chris Houck holding a cup of coffee with a bike on the mug and the words Enjoy the Ride
Chris Houck holding a cup of coffee with a bike on the mug and the words Enjoy the Ride

What I Do

I integrate with existing creative teams, or become an extension of your marketing department. My network of resources allows me to expand as needed for more extensive or specialized projects.

I have worked with B2B and B2C clients of all sizes across diverse fields, including tourism and travel, transportation, construction, municipalities, industrial production, utilities, housing, HVAC, renewable energy, finance, agriculture, food and beverage, healthcare, life sciences, and nutrition. This breadth of experience equips me to understand and cater to your unique business needs. 

What I Do

I integrate with existing creative teams, or become an extension of your marketing department. My network of resources allows me to expand as needed for more extensive or specialized projects.

I have worked with B2B and B2C clients of all sizes across diverse fields, including tourism and travel, transportation, construction, municipalities, industrial production, utilities, housing, HVAC, renewable energy, finance, agriculture, food and beverage, healthcare, life sciences, and nutrition. This breadth of experience equips me to understand and cater to your unique business needs. 

Services

Brand Identity

Brand discovery, voice, messaging, logo, and brand guide development.

Brand Identity

Brand discovery, voice, messaging, logo, and brand guide development.

Brand Identity

Brand discovery, voice, messaging, logo, and brand guide development.

Art Direction

Concept development, creative leadership, design execution, and QA.

Art Direction

Concept development, creative leadership, design execution, and QA.

Art Direction

Concept development, creative leadership, design execution, and QA.

Visual Design

Print and digital collateral, tradeshow, stationary, infographics, etc.

Visual Design

Print and digital collateral, tradeshow, stationary, infographics, etc.

Visual Design

Print and digital collateral, tradeshow, stationary, infographics, etc.

Packaging Design

Concept development, design, mockup, and execution of product packaging.

Packaging Design

Concept development, design, mockup, and execution of product packaging.

Packaging Design

Concept development, design, mockup, and execution of product packaging.

Photo Illustration

Retouching and composition using custom and AI-enhanced techniques.

Photo Illustration

Retouching and composition using custom and AI-enhanced techniques.

Photo Illustration

Retouching and composition using custom and AI-enhanced techniques.

Motion and Video

Animation and video direction, design, and development for all media needs.

Motion and Video

Animation and video direction, design, and development for all media needs.

Motion and Video

Animation and video direction, design, and development for all media needs.

UI/UX

User interaction and experience design driven by user insights and needs.

UI/UX

User interaction and experience design driven by user insights and needs.

UI/UX

User interaction and experience design driven by user insights and needs.

Web Design

Concept, design, prototyping, and graphics for websites and landing pages.

Web Design

Concept, design, prototyping, and graphics for websites and landing pages.

Web Design

Concept, design, prototyping, and graphics for websites and landing pages.

Social Media

On-brand concepts and design for ad campaigns, posts and reels.

Social Media

On-brand concepts and design for ad campaigns, posts and reels.

Social Media

On-brand concepts and design for ad campaigns, posts and reels.

hiking in the mountains of Iceland
hiking in the mountains of Iceland
hiking in the mountains of Iceland

Never
Stop
Exploring.

Never Stop Exploring.

Never Stop Exploring.

This is my mantra. Nature’s raw beauty sparks my creativity and motivates me to explore. These adventures energize and inspire my work and my life.

If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try.

– Seth Godin

recent adventures
recent adventures
recent adventures