Your superhero BFFs in magazines & branding.
Big things come in small packages. And we’re a package deal.
With roots in journalistic storytelling (we met working at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s student newspaper), solving complex brand and communications challenges in meaningful ways is our bread and butter.
We’ve got both the left-brain and right-brain stuff covered: Heather’s superpower is building strong visual foundations; Ananda’s forte is conceptualizing and creating original art.
Together we bring the vision to life.
MEET THE TEAM
The dynamic duo.
Ananda Walden
Ananda Walden is an award-winning illustrator and print designer with a focus in editorial and higher-ed spaces. Her background of nearly 15 years of art direction on staff at magazines, newspapers and marketing teams makes her uniquely suited to understand the multi-layered needs in a project. She specializes in illustrated maps, colorful portraits and relishes the chance to dig into a complex infographic layout.
Heather Winkel
Heather Winkel is a strategic creative leader and Certified Brand Specialist with extensive art direction, branding and publication experience. She is well-versed as a creative project leader and collaborates with editors, marketing directors and executives to produce high-caliber work.
From concept to development to launch, Heather’s creative vision, attention to detail and energy come through in every project she’s instrumental in bringing to life.
“Heather and Ananda complement each other perfectly. They have grace and professionalism and always have something up their sleeve. I give Super Wink the highest recommendation.”
— Jen Dean, Outreach, Marketing and communications manager at Kids’ Voice of Indiana
OUR VALUES
We know all the design rules. (And we love to break them.)
But there are a few rules we do stick to, and that’s our values:
Purpose above all else
We’re not here for the accolades. (Although we do love high-fives.) We’re here to effect change by fueling your mission through design.
Creation through collaboration
This is your show. We listen to your ideas, we share ours. Ultimately, your goals lead the way—we help keep it on the trajectory. Simpatico.
Exacting standards are the standard
We build brand systems that live up to any pressure test. We’re fans of “do it right or not at all.”
Be nice & have fun
We take the work seriously, and we have fun doing it. (You in?)
Wild ideas and tall orders welcome.
We have no shortage of ideas. But it’s how we follow through with finesse that’ll knock your socks off.
With journalistic rigor and a dash of wit, we help tighten up your systems with a branding framework that puts the power in your team’s hands. (Use wisely.)
