Independent creative studio, Davis, CA
I am Aaron Wedra. I help businesses and nonprofits in Davis make an impact through bold design, local marketing and community connections that you cannot buy.
Or you could work with someone who does all three, quickly and effectively, and who knows who to call. The printer who can make your vision real. The reporter who covers your launch. The partner who helps you grow. That is the difference. That is me.
Selected work
From an unmistakable logo to an event that brings a whole town together. A look at the creative behind familiar local projects.
All the work
Events and experiencesI direct the Zombie Bike Parade Festival, Davis' Halloween day, and I build its brand end to end: identity, marketing, media and sponsors.
Logos and brandingMosaic Tea and Coffee, the Davis Bike Club March Madness, the Noise Violation Rally Band, Rob the Tile Guy, Ravata Solutions and many more.
WebsitesA rebuilt practice website with appointment requests, a team page and billboard-ready branding, maintained for years.
Events and experiencesCoordinated the creation of the float and led the parade unit three times, in front of hundreds of thousands of spectators and 3 million viewers on ABC, Hulu and Disney+.
Games and playDavis' beloved board game: 1,000 copies distributed, featured on most local outlets and TV, and archived at UC Davis.
How I can help
A focused design project or a bigger community initiative. We find the right scope, then make every piece work together.
Logos, print pieces and a visual language that feels like you.
Clear, useful websites that carry your brand online and bring in business.
Campaigns, newsletters and creative that connect with your community.
A shared purpose, a memorable identity and the details to bring it together.
Twenty years of relationships in Davis, put to work for your project.
Private Unreal Engine lessons for kids and teens who want to make games.
New: AI, put to work
Websites and SEO, campaigns, a dozen social accounts at once, media and fundraising outreach, email newsletters and more. I ran the 2026 Zombie Bike Parade Festival this way, and I can set it up for you.
How I work
Great ideas gain energy when they start moving. So we put something real on the drawing board right away, then we polish it together. You bring the vision; I bring the enthusiasm and immediate implementation. You will see progress from our very first meeting.
Packages
Choose the package that fits your goals and I will help you launch with bold design, strategic local marketing and powerful community connections. Every package can be adjusted; these are the starting points that work.
Compare all the packages
For individuals or businesses that need a set of key design assets to get moving: fast, focused and effective.
For businesses and organizations ready for a bigger push. Everything in the Launch Pad plus major assets and options to fit your goals.
For businesses and organizations that want a blueprint to keep. Everything in the Flight Plan plus your choice of 6 starter assets and 4 major assets.
For those ready to leave a lasting impression in Davis and beyond. Professional event planning and everything in the Campaign Blueprint, plus all assets.
What Davis says
Kim Eichorn, Lyon Real Estate, Davis, CA
12 community leaders and 36 five-star Google reviews
Aaron's character reflects the spirit of Davis.
His leadership, creativity and tireless work have made a lasting impact, whether through design, marketing, event planning or fostering collaborations. Aaron brings vision, execution and the ability to unite people behind shared goals.Dave RosenbergFormer Mayor of Davis, former Yolo County Supervisor, City of Davis
Aaron masterminds the whole event.
Aaron is amazing to work with. So organized, dedicated to his work and super efficient. NorCal Trykers has been the beneficiary of the Zombie Bike Parade in Davis. Aaron masterminds the whole event and over the last five years has raised $40,000, helping us provide trykes to kids with disabilities. I fully recommend him both for his professional work and his work ethic.Gill WilliamsFounder of NorCal Trykers, NorCal Trykers
If there were 500 stars, Aaron would deserve them all.
This man is a community leader and incredible connector. It was a pleasure working with him to produce a sold-out comedy show at the Odd Fellows Hall in downtown Davis, and his commitment to bringing positive experiences into the world and his community is inspiring.Brent PellaCelebrity comedian, Davis local, featured on MTV, Comedian
From the 36 five-star Google reviews
"Aaron is imaginative, responsive and very stingy with our budget."
Dr. PerlmanPerlman Center for Eye and Eyelid Surgery"Aaron at Smartz Graphics is a true community gem."
Hiedy KellisonDowntown NorCal"The website is our number one way of bringing in business."
Robey CarboniA Grand Affair Party and RentalFestival director, Davis, since 2019
I direct the festival and I build its brand end to end: the identity, the posters and guides all over Davis every October, the marketing, the media and the sponsor program. Eight Halloweens in, it is a regionally known brand.
We are officially a regional brand.
A Zombie Love Letter to Davis, the 2026 thank-you letter
Website launched by Action Flipbooks, who also photograph the festival.
Meet your creative neighbor
I am Aaron, the person you will talk to and the designer behind the work. My practice brings graphic design, marketing and event planning together with twenty-six years of showing up for this community.
Davis born and raised, currently in Braga, Portugal, and back in Davis several times a year to build projects in person.
News
This year I moved my clients off Wix and onto fast, owned sites with their own back office, for nothing or next to nothing. Here is why, and what changed for them.
Nearly 2,500 people, five TV stations, more than one million impressions, and the festival has helped raise more than $60,000 for charity over eight festivals.
The eighth annual festival: monster run, festival at Community Park, the parade, a stunt show and a trick-or-treat trail. Free, all ages.
Book a working consult and we start on your project the same day: a single flyer, a full campaign, an AI system or a community-wide event.
Quick answers about services, timing and how to start. For anything specific, Aaron replies in person.
