Overview

About Brand Force 5

Brand Force 5 is a small agency delivering big results. Based in Bergen County, New Jersey, we specialize in branding, identity design, advertising, and visual storytelling. Our award-winning work has been recognized by GDUSA, the Davey Awards, the Communicator Awards, and the NJ Ad Club.

With more than 25 years of experience working with global brands like Heineken, Bayer, Pfizer, Procter & Gamble, Trish McEvoy, and Calvin Klein and we bring big-brand thinking to businesses of all sizes. We combine strategy, creativity, and attention to detail to create identities, brochures, websites, and campaigns that stand out and resonate.

Every project is guided by our F.O.R.C.E. philosophy — Focused, Ownable, Relevant, Continuous, and Evocative — ensuring the work is meaningful, consistent, and built for long-term success.

What clients say

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5.03 Verified Reviews
Quality5.0
Schedule & Timing5.0
Communication5.0
Overall5.0
Review Summary
Summarized from 2 verified reviews · Updated September 2026
Brand Force 5 is recognized for collaborative branding work that produces memorable logos and cohesive visual identities. Clients note the team's ability to understand startup constraints and create branding that balances credibility with differentiation. The branding is described as intuitive and comfortable to work with across platforms.
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Alan Berner, Director of SalesVerified Review
Posted on Sep 10, 2026

Big firm results, with direct line to the principals, tight communication and affordable rates.

Overall rating5.0
Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Schedule & Timing5.0
Advertising

I really enjoyed working with Michael. He made some key content changes that improved the feel of the piece, creating a simple give-away that tells our offerings story in a compelling and enticing way.

Richard Nye, Founder at ElevationEMSVerified Review
Posted on Sep 8, 2026

Are branding feels like slipping on your favorite pair of shoes every time I open our platform

Overall rating5.0
Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Schedule & Timing5.0
Branding

I'd worked with Brand Force 5 on personal projects before, so they were a natural choice for Papamedic AI Tools. We had a tight budget and urgent timeline, but they delivered branding that punches above its weight—our logo and materials command the same attention and credibility as companies with vastly larger budgets and established market presence.

Tim Luby
Tim Luby, Founder at Hiker's WeatherVerified Review
Posted on Dec 24, 2025

Thrilled with my memorable logo

Overall rating5.0
Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Schedule & Timing5.0
Digital MarketingBranding

Michael is so much more than just a designer. He’s a rare combination of brand strategist, creative partner, entrepreneur, and artist. With this mix, he’s uniquely positioned to help small businesses to find their voice through stunning design. He worked with me to create my logo and brand colors and I couldn’t be happier. Now my brand stands out from the rest and is truly memorable. Thanks, Michael!

Focus

Service Focus of Brand Force 5

How the team's effort is distributed across services.

60%30%10%

Industries Focus

15%15%15%10%10%10%5%5%5%5%5%

Client Focus

Small Business70%
Medium Business30%

The Positioning

AI Tools & Purpose

The stack the team uses to move faster.

ChatGPT
AI supports admin work, never creative decisions.
Selected Work

Client Portfolio of Brand Force 5

Where their work concentrates - by industry, budget, and timeline.

Project Industry

Healthcare11%
Food & Beverage22%
Consumer22%
Travel11%
Real Estate11%
Advertising & Marketing11%
Business Services11%
Major industry focus
Food & Beverage

Project Cost

$0 to $1000078%
$10001 to $5000011%
Not Disclosed11%
Common project cost
$0 to $10000

Project Timeline

Not Disclosed11%
1 to 25 Weeks89%
Typical timeline
1 to 25 Weeks

Clients: 26

Trish McEvoyWalgreensFerazzolisWater and StoneHomes4HeroesWarm Heart PediatricsHydrowTalent GrowthVillage PediatricsKasemen ChiropracticRobertetSymriseRateFloor Coverings InternationalKR MechanicalHikers WeatherMeddy BillVA HospitalOctapharmaFerazzoli's Italian RestaurantElevation EMSAnchor & BeamGuaranteed Ratestartuplegal ops foxSilvio & Filomena's Olive Oil

Portfolios: 9

Where we are

Locations (1)

Offices where Brand Force 5 operates.

Headquarter
United States

United States

Bergen County
Bergen, New Jersey 07073
862.339.4404