Hard Row Design & Marketing

Hard Row Design & Marketing is a Graphic Designer in Burton, MI. The studio delivers graphic design, web design, printing, and marketing services to small‑business owners and organizations seeking a full suite of branding solutions. Offerings include custom logos, menus, business cards with metallic foil, banners, PVC signage, vinyl graphics, specialty print finishes, and fully custom websites featuring forms, widgets, animations, and interactive elements. With more than 18 years of experience in graphic design, web design, print production, and marketing, the company has earned a 5.00 rating from its clients and was recognized by DesignRush as the Best in Logo Design for 2025. Service coverage extends throughout Burton and the surrounding communities.

Founded by Emily “Em” Carpenter, the business builds on a career that began in 2007 at a local record label and progressed through roles as head of design and production for a commercial signage firm and as creative and marketing director for a large entertainment venue. Em’s background includes a summa cum laude degree in Digital Media Design, multiple design awards, and a track record of freelance work that sharpened her communication, networking, and project‑management skills. Hard Row emphasizes free, no‑surprise quotes, a love for custom projects, and a commitment to delivering designs correctly the first time thanks to its print‑production expertise.

The studio is situated at 6372 E Potter Rd, directly on E Potter Rd. It lies roughly 0.9 miles from IMA Brookwood Golf Club, about a mile from Davison Road, and a short drive (1.2 miles) to Davison Roadside Park. Elementary schools, Dowdall and Fiedler, are each approximately 1.5 miles away, while Runoff Pond is 1.7 miles distant.

With a decade‑plus record of award‑winning design work, Hard Row Design & Marketing provides Burton’s businesses with professional, comprehensive graphic and web solutions that help them stand out locally.