The design partner for 

Founders Club

Body Hot Pilates

Unplugs

Social Snowball

Happy Nuts

Whalies

TxtCart

DTC Index

disruptors.
founders.
bootstrappers.

SOLUTIONS

Brand

  • Brand Identity
  • Logo Design
  • Brand Guidelines
  • Brand Strategy
  • Art Direction
  • Motion Design & Animation
  • Stationary
  • Packaging & Print
  • Marketing Materials
  • Event Collateral
  • Social Content & Ads

Product

  • User Experience Design (UX)
  • User Interface (UI)
  • MVP Design & Development
  • Product Audit
  • Product Strategy
  • Product Roadmap
  • SaaS Design
  • Mobile App Design
  • Design Systems
  • Mobile App Development
  • Full-Stack Development

Web

  • Web Design
  • Design Systems
  • Interaction Design
  • Motion Design & Animation
  • Landing Page Design
  • User Experience (UX)
  • User Interface (UI)
  • Webflow Development
  • Shopify Development
  • Full-Stack Development
  • CRO

CDG is a design studio defined by vision, intention, and obsession. Led not by executives who studied design, but by designers who mastered it — obsessively, independently, and over decades of practice.

That difference is felt in the work. And it’s why those shaping culture, commerce, and technology trust us with their legacy. From future-facing startups to global institutions, the brands that will define tomorrow are being shaped here.

We build what can’t be ignored.

Years In Service
11
# of Specialists
15
CDG-powered products and brands have raised over
$79M

WHY CDG

Vision

Our instinct is our edge. We see the essence of your vision even when it’s still abstract, unfinished, or hard to articulate. We translate chaos into clarity, carrying your ideas from concept to reality with precision.

Intention

We believe every thread of identity should be woven with ethos. Every element in a brand ecosystem is deliberate — rooted in meaning, not decoration. Subtlety becomes strength when every detail is placed with purpose.

Obsession

CDG was built by self-taught obsessives — designers who put a decade into their craft not because they had to, but because they couldn’t imagine doing anything else. That kind of devotion can’t be taught. It’s found, and it’s how we built a standard that speaks for itself.

Don't take our word for it

Francis Nguyen
VP, Digital, 100 Thieves

Christian and his team, including Mason, Nathan, and Michelle, have been crucial to many of my design projects, since we've first worked together in 2024. Hands down, one of the easiest design teams I've collaborated with. They have the unbelievably rare skill of just getting it every time we hand them a new project. Ads, infographics, web designs and more, they're versatile and offer A+ work.

Noah Tucker
Founder, Social Snowball

Christian is truly a rare find. He's incredibly talented at design, understands UX on a deep level, and is always proactive and fast to deliver work. If you get the opportunity to work with him, it's a no brainer.

Chris Meade
Cofounder, Founders Club

Words can't express how much I respect and trust Christian and his team. They have been doing top notch work for my team for years and are the only agency I can’t live without. They have been involved in countless rebrands, packaging, and life changing proposals that simply would not have happened without their A+ work. I could not recommend Christian and his team more. The best design agency I have and ever will work with.

Rabah Rahil
CMO, Fermat Commerce

Christian’s design work is top floor. He perfectly captured my vision and exceeded all expectations. From initial consultation to final launch, Christian’s expertise, creativity, and professionalism shone through. Highly recommend him to anyone seeking standout design! Kid can bang.

Tom Worcester
CEO, Lunchbox Packs

Working with Christian on the relaunch of Lunchbox’s completely renovated site and the launch of our biggest partnership has been nothing short of transformative. He has a rare and invaluable ability to run with minimal direction while delivering work that exceeds expectations every time. Christian’s blend of strategic thinking and creative execution is a rarity. He’s unafraid to think big, and his vision consistently pushes our brand to new heights.

James Mulvey
Head of Content, Motion

Christian and his team are incredible extensions of our in-house marketing team at Motion. They deliver fast, never miss a deadline, and help us launch big ambitious content and web projects. 100% recommend!

Julia Connell
VP of Operations, Inveterate

Cardenas Design Group has been a reliable and collaborative partner, helping us with projects ranging from brand guidelines and sales decks to building and supporting our website. Christian and his team are flexible, communicative, and feel like a natural extension of our team. Their support has been invaluable.

Jessica Meher
Founder, Wonderment

If you're a founder that needs quick and reliable design support without breaking the bank on full-time creatives, then Christian is exactly who you want in your corner. Him and his team quickly became an extension of our team and the work far exceed our expectations. Communication was great and the work was awesome - can't ask for much more.

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