Hi, we’re 
Rare Medium.


Rare Medium is a multi-disciplinary creative studio based in Los Angeles. We help purpose-drive people share their visions with the world, translating ideas into identities that are bold, nuanced, and full of heart.




      




We’re all about embracing the in-between—the space where different disciplines intersect, overlap, and blend into something unexpected. No matter the medium, our goal remains the same: to create work we’re proud of, with imaginative people who want to do the same.









Founded in 2021 by creative director Malissa Smith, Rare Medium is the culmination of over a decade of brand-building experience in New York City, where she designed identities for names like Stripe, Dunkin’, Target, and Chase (plus plenty of brands you haven’t heard of—yet).

She’s worked across agencies, in-house teams, tech startups, and as an independent designer, always following her curiosity to new creative frontiers. Her work is meticulous yet full of heart—rooted in a passion for helping clients and collaborators feel truly seen.






Our work spans brand design, illustration, packaging, print, and web—sometimes we do a bit of strategy, too—but the projects we love most are the ones with heart.
These are some services we offer:

      
Strategic Positioning
Brand Audit & Refresh
Brand Identity
Creative & Art Direction
Website Design & Development
Packaging Design
Illustration & Iconography
Hand-lettering
Signage
Menu Design
Editorial Design
Invitations
Stationery


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Rare Medium is a creative practice, a philosophy, and proof that the best ideas don’t always fit neatly into categories.
It’s about embracing the in-between—the space where different disciplines intersect, overlap, and blend into something unexpected. It’s not just one thing; it’s many. It’s about paying attention, listening closely, and holding space. It’s about what we create, and how we make people feel.




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RARE MEDIUM, WELL DONE
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