Sterling Brands

Sterling Brands

Brand strategy, design, and innovation firm creating breakthrough brands through consumer insight and creative excellence.

About Sterling Brands

Sterling Brands is a branding and package design agency that designs living brands. They create brands that respond, challenge, and engage consumers through a human-centric approach, linking every inspiration back to the consumer's lives and passions. With locations in New York City, San Francisco, and Cincinnati, Sterling offers design, strategy, and innovation services to make brands come alive and thrive.

Editorial Review

Our take on Sterling Brands

Sterling Brands specializes in brand strategy, design, and innovation, with particular strength in consumer goods and retail sectors. Now part of Omnicom's DAS Group, Sterling brings deep expertise in understanding consumer behavior and translating insights into compelling brand experiences.

The agency's approach integrates consumer research with creative strategy, ensuring that brand solutions resonate with target audiences. Their expertise spans brand strategy, visual identity, packaging design, and brand innovation across product categories.

Sterling's portfolio includes work for major consumer brands, demonstrating their ability to create differentiation in competitive markets. Their focus on consumer insight distinguishes them from agencies that lead primarily with aesthetics.

For companies in consumer goods, food and beverage, beauty, and retail seeking brand partners who deeply understand shopper behavior and can translate that understanding into effective brand solutions, Sterling Brands offers proven expertise combining strategic rigor with creative excellence.

Badges & Credentials

Verified credentials and recognition earned by Sterling Brands

5 badges

Verification

Verified

This agency has a verified website presence.

LinkedIn Verified

This agency has a verified LinkedIn company page.

Recognition

Top Rated

This agency has an exceptional AgencyCluster score of 80+.

Experience

15+ Years

Established in 1994. Over 15 years of experience.

Company

Mid-Size

Medium (51-200)

Awards & Recognition

Rankings earned on AgencyCluster

Top 25 Branding & Creative Design

in New York · 2025

Top 25 Branding & Creative Design

Nationwide · 2025

Top 50 Branding & Creative Design

Nationwide · 2025