Independent list · re-checked September 28, 2026 · published by Primortul LLC

Cooper Smith & Company

Cooper Smith & Company is a creative marketing agency at 2820 Bell Avenue in Des Moines, founded in 1993, that describes its work as strategic marketing, brand-based communications and identity development. Its portfolio includes Graham Construction, the Des Moines Playhouse, IPERS, Wright Service Corp. and Terra Spectrum Technologies. Clutch and The Manifest both record the 1993 founding and 10-49 employees. Nobody pays to be ranked.

Why it’s hereMore than three decades of identity development work for Des Moines institutions including IPERS and the Des Moines Playhouse. Number 5 of the branding agencies in Des Moines.

Who leads itSally Cooper Smith, Principal, Creative Director.

Work they can showGraham Construction. Designed and produced the company's annual report. Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS). Produced a video explaining the IPERS My Account platform. Des Moines Playhouse. Marketing and design for the Playhouse's drive-in theatre program.

Estimated cost

Estimated: $8,000–$25,000, typical for Des Moines branding projects; not a quote.

Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

A fit forDes Moines nonprofits, public agencies and small businesses that need brand identity, print pieces like annual reports, and explainer video from a small design studio in business since 1993.

Based in
Des Moines, IA
Founded
1993
Team size
11–50 people
Led by
Sally Cooper Smith, Principal, Creative Director
Known for
identity development · brand-based communications · marketing strategy · graphic design
Named clients
Graham Construction, Des Moines Playhouse, IPERS, Wright Service Corp., Terra Spectrum Technologies
Best for
Des Moines nonprofits, public agencies and small businesses that need brand identity, print pieces like annual reports, and explainer video from a small design studio in business since 1993.
Selected work
  • Graham Construction. Designed and produced the company's annual report. source ↗
  • Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS). Produced a video explaining the IPERS My Account platform. source ↗
  • Des Moines Playhouse. Marketing and design for the Playhouse's drive-in theatre program. source ↗
Estimated cost

Estimated: $8,000–$25,000, typical for Des Moines branding projects; not a quote.

Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

Office
2820 Bell Avenue · Des Moines, IA · 50321 · 515.244.4133
Cooper Smith & Company homepage, captured September 28, 2026
coopersmithco.com · homepage on September 28, 2026

Sources coopersmithco.com, clutch.co, themanifest.com

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