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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.

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My Journey So Far

Chester Binalla - Brand Development
2006
The Beginning

Started my career as a Neuroscience Technologist at Makati Medical Center, one of the top hospitals in the Philippines.

2008
First Spark

Discovered graphic design and fell in love with the creative process. Nights and weekends became my time for learning design tools and visual storytelling.

Chester Binalla - Brand Development
Chester Binalla - Brand Development
2012
Side Hustle Era

Began freelancing while still working at the hospital. Slowly building a client base and gaining real-world design experience with every project.

2016
Full Leap

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.

Chester Binalla - Brand Development
Chester Binalla - Brand Development
2019
Global Freelancing

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 😁)

2020
Agency Experience

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.

Chester Binalla - Brand Development
Chester Binalla - Brand Development
2021
Upwork Top Rated Plus

Recognized by Upwork as a Top Rated Plus freelancer, awarded to the top 3% of talent for consistently delivering great results.

2022
Certified Identity Designer

Received Upwork’s official Skill Certification in Brand Identity Design, a milestone in strengthening my work to build impactful brands.

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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.