
Hey there! I’m Chester, a brand developer.
I help early-stage startups build clear, confident brands that attract the right audience.
If you’ve got something real but your brand doesn’t reflect it, you’re not alone. A lot of great founders struggle to show what makes their startup special. I help you fix that with branding that’s easy to understand, easy to execute, and built to grow with you.
Before this, I worked in a hospital for 10 years. I left in 2016 with no real plan, just the urge to do creative work. I joined a couple of startups, took on everything from branding to marketing, and gave it my all. Both companies failed. It was tough. But looking back, the problem was clear: we had no real brand strategy. We looked good on the surface, but people didn’t get what we were about.
That pushed me to learn branding from the ground up. I studied nonstop, books, courses, whatever I could find. Then I worked for a branding agency based in California, where I got hands-on experience with real clients. I worked directly under the founder and creative director, and saw how strategy shapes design and how having a clear brand makes a huge difference, especially for startups trying to grow.
Now I run a small branding studio. I work closely with founders to figure out what their brand stands for, what message to lead with, and how it should look and feel. I don’t hand things off or bring in outside help; I do the work with you. My goal is to make branding feel simple and useful, so you can move forward with clarity and attract the right audience for your business.
My Belief
Brand strategy doesn’t guarantee success.
But not having one guarantees confusion, and that leads to failure.
Startup founders have enough on their plates.
Branding should simplify, not complicate.
That’s what I do.
My Journey So Far

Started my career as a Neuroscience Technologist at Makati Medical Center, one of the top hospitals in the Philippines.
Discovered graphic design and fell in love with the creative process. Nights and weekends became my time for learning design tools and visual storytelling.


Began freelancing while still working at the hospital. Slowly building a client base and gaining real-world design experience with every project.
After 10 years in healthcare, I took the leap. Resigned from the hospital to pursue design full-time… one of the scariest decisions I’ve ever made.


Joined Upwork and opened my services to a global audience. My work started gaining traction with startups and entrepreneurs around the world. (Yup, I also started growing my hair 😁)
Hired as a Junior Designer at a branding and web design agency in California. Worked directly under the founder and creative director. Learned how to work within fast-paced teams and contribute to big-picture brand strategy.


Recognized by Upwork as a Top Rated Plus freelancer, awarded to the top 3% of talent for consistently delivering great results.
Received Upwork’s official Skill Certification in Brand Identity Design, a milestone in strengthening my work to build impactful brands.

Trusted by Founders

Gursharan Sarkaria
Principal Solicitor, Sarkaria Lawyers
Dependable Workhouse
Chester is a dependable workhouse. He has outstanding communication and technical skills. He listens patiently and works tirelessly.

Kyle Meagher
Founder, Kung Pow Marketing
Above and beyond expectations
Chester is highly ambitious, works very quickly, and goes above and beyond expectations.

Jourdan Amerson
Founder, Adrenaline Murals
I didn’t expect that
Chester’s work is absolutely incredible. This guy knows branding inside and out.

Dave Morris
Founder, ELDIPH
Very reliable
Excellent work and very reliable. I look forward to working with Chester again in the future.

Michelle Dauberman
Founder, Lean Girl Guide
Beautiful designs that were on brand
Chester was fantastic at both understanding the brief, as well as delivering beautiful designs that were on-brand. He went over and above to include additional elements too!

Justin Adams
Amazon Best-selling Author
Knocked it out of the park again!
This was my second time working with Chester and he knocked it out of the park again! He has good instincts for visuals that tell the brand story and communicates very well.

Natalia Delgado
Visual Designer and Educator
Very friendly
Very easy to communicate with. Did job and adjustments as requested. Very friendly and willing to go the extra mile to get the work done.

Papa Yaw Quainoo
Founder, Growing Wealth Platform
Very Knowledgeable.
First time working with Chester and if you ask..will i recommend him? Absolutely!! Genius!

Tia Harrison
Founder, Sinatia
Rare Kind of Designer
Chester delivers with excellence. He consistently translates abstract concepts into stunning visuals that capture the soul of the work.
Build Your Brand and Make it Work
You don’t need another logo. You need a clear brand strategy that supports your growth. If you’re ready to align your brand with your vision, join the waitlist.