Kevin Budelmann and Yang Kim are the founders and co-owners of Peopledesign, a brand strategy and design firm in Grand Rapids, Michigan, helping clients establish strong, future-proof brand identities. Peopledesign has been recognized by ADC Global, AIGA, American Center for Design, American Graphic Design Awards, AR100, CMYK Magazine, Communication Arts, Coupe magazine, Creative Quarterly, Critique Magazine, GD:USA, Graphis, How, Inc. 5000, LogoLounge, Print, ReBrand, STA, Step: Inside Design, Type Directors Club, Webby Awards. Budelmann and Kim published the original edition of Essential Elements for Brand Identity with Rockport in 2010.
