Gesso is a paint mixture of pigment, chalk, gypsum and binder. It’s at the base of all the world’s masterpieces. It makes colors more vivd and ensures your hard work will stand the test of time.

  • Brand

    Start with a brand identity that screams (or politely whispers - depending on your audience) what you do and why you do it.

  • Print

    Just like a firm handshake, every touchpoint of your new brand should hold your clients attention and build trust.

  • Digital

    Think of a seamless online brand experience as your virtual storefront. Does your client come inside or drive by?

Anne (Annie) Schmitt

Designer & Founder

Annie uses her passions to bring other’s visions to life. She started off as a van dwelling artist selling paintings and donating murals to her community. She studied the old masters in Rome and decided graphic design was the perfect mix of creative and analytics. She graduated with a BFA in graphic design and landed a job as an art director for a brand and digital agency. After years of working in the design industry and moonlighting as a lifestyle photographer, she had all the pieces she needed to peruse her forever dream job as a creative director for Gesso Design Co.

At Gesso, Annie works with creatives, entrepreneurs, small teams and established companies to build fresh and strategic brand identities. No matter the medium, Annie finds herself seeking polished solutions with a hint of creative chaos.

Louis Eischen

assistant (to the) regional manager

Louis is a sassy character born in a barn in Iowa with Thai heritage. He’s a known collector of desk pens, an unofficial expert on all things light related.