We make brands feel real in real life.
Flatland Kitchen is a branding studio in Indianapolis, IN. We work with brands that live on what people experience in person.
Brands You Can Walk Into is our series of ideas, explorations and guidance for building and maintaining brands that exist in the real world.
Your Space Speaks, What’s it Sayin’?
Your space is always saying something. The question is whether it’s telling the story you want your brand to be known for.
When you make those choices with intention—when you treat your space as messaging—you create alignment, clarity, and trust. That’s when people don’t just see your brand. They feel it.
Your Brand Shouldn’t Need a Megaphone: Messaging Matters
Your brand shouldn’t have to shout to be heard. The best messaging doesn’t rely on short-term noise but on long-term clarity and connection. While a well-timed campaign or packaging update can generate buzz, its true value lies in how it fits into the bigger picture of your brand.
OWNING WHAT MAKES YOU, YOU. (how to stand out)
For many, embracing this uniqueness is more a matter of confidence than it is of strategy. Standing out isn’t about pushing harder to be seen—it’s about trusting that who you are is enough. Sometimes, the hardest part is simply committing to a direction and feeling confident in your choice.
At Flatland Kitchen, we help you clarify what makes you, you, and explore ways to reach the clients who will benefit most. With a clearer sense of your own value, positioning becomes natural, not a burden. We’re here to help you step into that confidently, with support and encouragement along the way.
Work in Progress: The Strategic Growth of HERCULEAN
HERCULEAN’s journey is a testament to the power of strategic branding and thoughtful rollout. By viewing their brand and business as works in progress, they’ve managed to grow sustainably and maintain a strong connection with their customers. At Flatland Kitchen, we’re proud to have guided them through this process, helping them align their brand with their business goals.