Independent list · re-checked September 28, 2026 · published by Primortul LLC

Base Design

Base Design is an international branding studio founded in Brussels in 1993 that runs studios in New York, Brussels, Geneva, Melbourne and Saigon plus a digital unit, with New York partners including Min Lew and Geoff Cook. It describes brands as living systems and lists clients including MoMA, The New York Times, Adidas, Calvin Klein, the International Olympic Committee and The Prince Estate. Clutch lists the New York office at 13 S William Street with 50-249 staff. Nobody pays to be ranked.

Why it’s hereA partner-led studio whose New York office has built identities for MoMA, The New York Times and the Prince Estate. Number 8 of the branding agencies in the US.

Who leads itMin Lew, Managing Partner and Executive Creative Director, New York.

Estimated cost

Estimated: $25,000–$80,000, typical for US branding projects; not a quote.

Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

A fit forCultural institutions, media companies and consumer brands that need a full brand identity system; past clients include The New York Times, MoMA and the International Olympic Committee.

Based in
New York, NY
Founded
1993
Team size
51–200 people
Led by
Min Lew, Managing Partner and Executive Creative Director, New York
Known for
brand identity · cultural and arts branding · art direction · digital design · film
Named clients
MoMA, The New York Times, Adidas, Calvin Klein, International Olympic Committee, The Prince Estate, Wrangler, NeueHouse
Best for
Cultural institutions, media companies and consumer brands that need a full brand identity system; past clients include The New York Times, MoMA and the International Olympic Committee.
Estimated cost

Estimated: $25,000–$80,000, typical for US branding projects; not a quote.

Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

Office
13 S William St. · New York, NY · 10004 · +1 212 625 9293
Base Design homepage, captured September 28, 2026
basedesign.com · homepage on September 28, 2026

Sources basedesign.com, clutch.co, en.wikipedia.org · LinkedIn ↗

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