Our role is to take your ideas, concepts and vision and turn them into a creative reality. We ensure every project serves a clear purpose, meets your goals, and communicates your message with precision and clarity.
From the very beginning, we take the time to truly understand you – listening to your needs, discussing your vision, and gaining insights into your market, customers, and competitors. This allows us to craft a strategic approach that positions your brand as unique, memorable, and clearly differentiated from the rest.
Our agency works with a design first focus. We’ve built our reputation on our ability to bring creative concepts to life, specializing in sophisticated campaigns that elevate your brand's message. Our solutions are designed not only to capture attention but to inspire and resonate with your target audience in a way that’s both relevant and impactful.
At the heart of our business, communication and customer service play just as vital a role as the exceptional materials we produce. We believe that providing top-tier service is the foundation of building strong, lasting partnerships with our clients. Our mission is to exceed expectations at every turn, delivering results that inspire trust and foster long-term relationships.
We take immense pride in the professional, personalized attention we offer each client. Our commitment goes beyond simply being a design firm – we aim to be a true creative partner. Whether it’s a challenging project or a new initiative, we are always available, offering innovative solutions to meet all of our clients’ media needs with care and dedication.
By working with a carefully curated group of clients, we ensure that each relationship receives the focus and expertise it deserves, whether on a local or national scale. Our approach is built on a foundation of trust, collaboration, and a shared vision for success.
Learn MoreOur team brings decades of experience in brand development, graphic design, marketing and website design - establishing ourselves as one of Vermont’s top marketing agencies. With a deep understanding of Vermont brands and businesses, we’ve built a dynamic, agile agency committed to delivering high-quality design and proven strategic solutions backed by years of industry expertise.
Our studio fosters an open, creative environment where innovative design and free-thinking drive every conversation, ensuring that our Vermont-based team consistently produces standout work for our clients.
A graduate of Champlain College’s Graphic Design program in 2001 and former lead designer for a pioneering winter sport brand, Steve Splonskowski is a graphic design expert with a versatile skill set in both digital design and illustration.
As co-founder and partner at Four Nine Design, Steve leads our design department, setting the standard for all visual work produced at the studio. With a truly creative mindset, Steve has a remarkable ability to adapt to a broad spectrum of client needs and project directions.
A graduate of Champlain College’s Graphic Design and Multimedia program in 2001, Julius began his career at JDK, a renowned design agency based in Burlington, VT. He then advanced to the role of Online Art Director at Burch and Co — one of Vermont’s longest running advertising agencies.
After spending 7 years developing websites at Burch and Co, Julius co-founded Four Nine Design in 2006, where he has since continued to thrive.
With the mindset that great work must always remain the cornerstone of the agency, Julius remains committed to building Four Nine Design with a team of the brightest and most talented creatives, all while serving as Managing Partner.
Idea Craftsman, Brand Architect, Entrepreneur, Ski Pioneer and X Games Medalist - Mike has been there, done that and has the t-shirts to prove it.
With over 20 years of experience in winter sports and marketing Mike’s history is both diverse and distinct. Having launched and managed industry-leading brands he’s worn every marketing & sales hat imaginable. As a professional skier he’s been called a pioneer. Three X Games medals hang on his wall but what Mike is known most for is his entrepreneurial spirit, his ability to turn ideas into reality and his a vision for setting brands apart from the crowd.
Jeff earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Print and Editorial Design from The School of Visual Arts in New York in 1999. With over 20 years of experience, he has worked with several prominent Burlington design agencies, including Shark Communications and Burch and Co., and has been part of the in-house design team at the well-known brand Gardener’s Supply Co.
Throughout his career, Jeff has continually honed his skills, staying ahead of evolving technologies, software, and best practices in both design and development. Since 2013, he has been a valued member of the Four Nine Design team, where he primarily focuses on website design.
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