Two decades shaping
what comes next.
From design to ventures to education, always moving ideas forward with clarity, creativity, and collaboration.
About The FounderFrom design to ventures to education, always moving ideas forward with clarity, creativity, and collaboration.
About The FounderAlongside client work, Stressdesign developed ventures that supported brand communications in multiple ways: secure web hosting, compliant email platforms, and microbrands that explored culture and identity through design.
High-performance, LAMP Stack and custom hosting for modern websites.
Alpha Six HostingStressdesign was founded in 2000 as a design studio serving regional and national clients. Today, it serves as a platform linking that strong history and current ventures in branding, technology, creative leadership, and design education.
Marc V. Stress partners with high-performing brands to drive clarity, creativity, and growth. Over two decades he built Stressdesign and later co-founded 76West. Today, he advances design education as Program Coordinator and Professor at Syracuse University, while continuing to serve organizations in fractional C-level capacities.
These microbrands began as creative experiments and grew into ventures with distinct voices, blending design, culture, and identity into consumer-facing retail business.
Bringing the original 1970s Bent Wing Eagle℠ back to life in red, white and black. Classic heritage vibes with a historic sense of cultural humor.
Polish Racing Team
Born from internet culture, punctuation, a beret and memes. Not a political statement of any kind. L'MAO to you all.
Chairman L'MAOFor nearly two decades, Stressdesign collaborated with leading regional and national organizations. This selection highlights the breadth of companies and institutions that trusted the firm to define and strengthen their brands.
Inquiries about brand strategy, design leadership, speaking engagements, and venture collaboration are encouraged.
