Successful Expeditions

Project Portfolio

Every company and organization has a distinct drive, a different heart, a unique essence; just like your company has it’s own raison d’être. It’s what sets you apart from all the other companies around. And it’s exactly what we work to discover and define, so we can help you realize your brand strategy goals. At Force 5, we have done some serious Soul searching over the last few years. We have worked with a variety of companies and organizations to get to the heart of who they are and develop a fitting strategy. Want to see some of the results? Take a look at our portfolio. Then get in touch with us, so we can begin exploring your brand Soul.

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Sylvan Marine Website

Sylvan Marine is part of the Smoker Craft Inc. line of quality watercraft. Our client wanted a family look between all their brands, and a modern look that demonstrated their innovations in technology and comfort.  Our designers created a tile look-allowing their marketing staff to readily change images, copy, and specifications of their boats.  The site integrates its social media and
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St. Joseph Health System House Raffle

The Foundation of Saint Joseph Health System reached out to Force 5 to develop a media plan centered around the promotion of their yearly House Raffle, supporting the SJHS NICU. The raffle in 2021 was different, instead of raffling off a home, a Thor RV was the new prize (along with other cash prizes). After understanding the goals, budget, and timeline,
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Ziolkowski Website

Ziolkowski Construction came to Force 5 asking them to help update their website presence. Their old website was dated and not mobile responsive. We created a clean, bold design, on brand, highlighting their services and showcasing their projects. Because of the tight job market, functionality allowing them to post careers was critical.
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Bicycle Tattoo / Chi Ishobak Video

Chi Ishobak (pronounced Chee-ish-oh-bock) means “Big Cabbage” in Pokagon and is a Certified Native Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). It is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was established to offer products and services to build capacity for Tribal Citizens in the areas of professional and personal finance.  They helped tribal member David Martin pursue his dream of owning his own business.  
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Kem Krest Website

Force 5 worked with Kem Krest to develop their new website to showcase what they offer and as a tool for recruitment. The website design is very visual and clean. It was built to allow for easy updating by the Kem Krest team.
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SB Venues Parks & Arts

The “South Bend Events” App puts you in touch with what you need to know! You can use the App to find music, art, outdoor events and other things happening in the city. If you are looking for a great place to eat, or want to find out about food or drink specials, it’s on the App. The App can
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Cass County Fair App

Force 5 worked wih the Cass County Fair (Cassopolis, Michigan) to create the Cass County Fair app, to serve as the ultimate fair guide in the fair-goer’s pocket. The app  provided all the useful, up-to-date information that visitors needed to make the most of the Cass County Fair, including the Grandstand line-up, livestock show schedules and other entertainment so people
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City of South Bend Website

The City of South Bend needed a web site that would accommodate several editors, constant updates, and high traffic.  We chose a well-vetted platform to create a beautiful site with lots of versatility. Each department head can edit their own section, while the administrator of the site still has editor rights over all the pages.  As they become more and
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Stay Metrics Website

Stay Metrics tasked Force 5 to update its website www.staymetrics.com. Specifically to work with them to better tell the story of what services they offer as it was a complicated message.  Force 5 was created a responsive, user-friendly website that illustrated how their services worked. We worked with them to shoot photography of their team; write copy that was optimized for SEO
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Career Transitions Logo

Career Transitions requested a logo revision, they wanted something bold, simple – with bold colors! We worked with them through many iterations of design and color palettes.
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John T. Warren / Chi Ishobak Video

Chi Ishobak (pronounced Chee-ish-oh-bock) means “Big Cabbage” in Pokagon and is a Certified Native Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). It is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was established to offer products and services to build capacity for Tribal Citizens in the areas of professional and personal finance.  They helped tribal member John T. Warren overcome the financial burden that was
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Team Starcraft

Starcraft Marine wanted to highlight the exceptional team of professional fishermen and guides that make up Team Starcraft.  The website includes bios for more than 25 of their pro fishermen, along with tips & tricks to help even the beginner angler.  For example, did you know that in early spring striped bass will seek out warmer water in creeks and shallow areas?
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